AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a survey is what type of research
A
research method in which information is obtained by asking many individuals a fixed set of questions
B
research method in which data are collected about a group of participants over a number of years to assess how certain characteristics change or remain the same during development
C
a situation in which a researcher’s expectations influence that person’s own behavior, and thereby influence the participant’s behavior
D
research method in which data are collected from groups of participants of different ages and compared so that conclusions can be drawn about differences due to age
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The traditional definition of survey research is a quantitative method for collecting information from a pool of respondents by asking multiple survey questions. This research type includes the recruitment of individuals, collection, and analysis of data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Surveys – This is a data-collection approach where individuals are asked to provide answers to particular research questions, such as about their emotions, beliefs, attitudes, and behavior (Mrug, 2012). This form of questioning tends to be less flexible than interviews due to the fixed nature of the questions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Survey data is defined as the resultant data that is collected from a sample of respondents that took a survey. This data is comprehensive information gathered from a target audience about a specific topic to conduct research.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exploratory, descriptive, and causal are the three main types used in survey research. It helps to familiarize yourself with these types before designing your survey research.

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