1. Descriptive Research
Archival Research

2. Types of Research Strategies
Non-Experimental Strategies
Descriptive Research
Survey Research
Archival Research
Observational Research
Correlation Research
Experimental Research
Quasi-Experimental Research

3. Archival Research
An unobtrusive measure that relies on existing records

4. Content Analysis
Where a researcher makes inferences based on specific characteristics objectively identified in messages

5. Back et al. (2010). “The Emotional Timeline of September 11, 2001, Psychological Science, 21(10), pp

6. Natural Treatments
A naturally occurring event that has a significant impact on society at large on a particular members of society

7. Lasting Consequences of 9/11
Americans reduced air travel after 9/11

8. Lasting Consequences of 9/11
More Fatal Accidents

9. Archival Research Disadvantages Advantages Selective Deposit
Selective Survival
Errors
Changes
Advantages
Unobtrusive
Multi-method contribution of real world behavior

10. Selective Survival What happened… What was recorded….
REP GERALD SOLOMON: What did you say? You’re trying to shut me off? You better not do that, ma’am… Who do you think you are?
What was recorded….
REP GERALD SOLOMON: I will say to the gentle lady from whom I have the greatest respect…

11. Archival Research Disadvantages Advantages Spurious Relationships
Selective Deposit
Selective Survival
Errors
Changes
Spurious Relationships
Advantages
Unobtrusive
Multi-method contribution of real world behavior