RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Survey
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Case study
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Naturalistic observation
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Correlational research
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Detailed explanation-1: -Common research methods in psychology include surveys, case studies, experimental studies, content analysis, meta-analysis, correlational research, quasi-experiments, naturalistic observation, structured observation and neuroimaging.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following are reasons that researchers might use correlation research? To investigate real-world events, To conduct research in situations where it would not be ethical to carry out an experiment in another way, and To use one variable to predict the value of another variable.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is b. to seek knowledge for its own sake. Basic research seeks to find information, regardless of utility.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is one thing that makes psychology unique as a field of research? It relies heavily on experiment techniques from the humanities, social sciences, and concrete sciences.