Bell Work Chapter 2 Quiz
Chapter two: Research Methods
Science is empirical Empirical = objective, tangible evidence Can be repeated Needs to be observed.
Use of Research Find consensus Use skepticism when looking at claims Do we eat spiders in our sleep?
What is a theory? Theory – a set of ideas that propose an explanation for observed phenomena.
The scientific Method
Types of Research Descriptive Correlational Experimental
Today’s focus Descriptive Research: designed to provide an idea of what is occurring at a given moment in time.
Types of Descriptive Research Case Studies: in depth study of a few individuals. Naturalistic Observation: observing behavior in its natural setting. Surveys: list of questions to collect info from a large population.
Strengths Captures the current state of feelings, thoughts, or behaviors of individuals. Allows further development of questions.
Does not determine relationships or causation. May be unethical. WEakness Does not determine relationships or causation. May be unethical. How?