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1 Research Methods:Overview
Major Points There are many ways to obtain information, including sensory experience agreement with others expert opinion logic and the scientific method

2 Scientific Method Researchers consider the scientific method to be the most likely way to produce reliable and accurate knowledge. The scientific method involves answering questions through systematic and public data collection and analysis.

3 Modes of Research Some of the most commonly used scientific research methodologies in psychology and education are: experimental research correlational research Each research methodology described constitutes a different way of inquiring into reality and is thus a different tool to use in understanding what goes on in psychology and education. causal-comparative research; survey research; content analysis research; qualitative research and historical research

4 Experimental research involves manipulating conditions and studying effects.
Correlational research involves studying relationships among variables within a single group and frequently suggests the possibility of cause and effect. Causal-comparative research involves comparing known groups who have had different experiences to determine the possible causes or consequences of group membership.

5 Content analysis research involves the systematic analysis of communications.
Survey research involves describing the characteristics of groups by means of such instruments as interview schedules, questionnaires, and tests. Qualitative research involves obtaining a holistic picture of what goes on in a particular situation or setting. Two of the most common forms of qualitative research are ethnographic research and case studies.

6 Historical research involves studying some aspect of the past.

7 Individual research methodologies can be classified into general research types
Descriptive studies describe a given state of affairs. Associational studies investigate relationships. Intervention studies assess the effects of a treatment or method on outcomes.

8 In Conclusion You will review these modes in units 4 and 5 in order to become an informed researcher.

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