AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Single-subject research-which involves testing a small number of participants and focusing intensively on the behaviour of each individual-is an important alternative to group research in psychology. Single-subject studies must be distinguished from case studies, in which an individual case is described in detail.

Detailed explanation-2: -A respondent’s reason for not buying a particular product that was sent in the mail as a sample is not an example of descriptive research.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cardinal rule of naturalistic observation is to avoid disturbing the people or animals you are studying by concealing yourself or by acting as unobtrusively as possible.