Research Methods Paper 3 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Case Study
Method Triangulation
- often comprises data gathered using variety of techniques (e.g. interview, observation, standardized tests)
- results in rich and detailed insight into behaviours of interest
Naturalistic Observation
o High ecological validity as behaviour is observed in its natural context.
o Limited control over variables
Participant Observation
o Can offer deeper insights into the experiences of participants.
o Risk of researcher bias or loss of objectivity if the researcher becomes too involved.
Non-Participant Observation
o researcher is not part of the group they are observing
- enter the natural environment usually
Interviews
o Structured Interviews: Ensures collection of same type of data from all participants
Doesn’t allow for follow-up questions to gain more insight
o Unstructured Interviews:
time consuming, hard to replicate, flexible
Generates large amount of info on perspective of participant
Causes creation of irrelevant data
Surveys/Questionnaires
- can get qualitative and quantitative data
- participants can be honest- avoids social desirability
- can be standardised- replicated- reliable
2 characteristics of an experiment
Manipulations of an IV to see the effect of DV (mention study IV/DV)
controlled variables to isolate the effects if the IV
Standardised instructions means replication means reliability
2 characteristics of a correlational study
examines the possible relationship between to or more variables
no manipulation of variables by the researcher
2 characterisations of a quasi experiment
conducted in participant everyday environment
pre-existing or naturally occurring variables are used to create groups
2 characteristics of focus groups
- Generate rich qualitative data through interaction among participants.
- participants self report on their experiences
- overseen by a facilitator
