AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is an observation technique in which one person is studied in depth.
A
Survey
B
Case Study
C
Exploratory study
D
Experiment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A case study is an in-depth examination of an individual.

Detailed explanation-2: -Case Study: A descriptive technique in which one person is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles. Naturalistic Observation: Observing & recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without manipulating or controlling the situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Case Studies are a type of observational research that involve a thorough descriptive analysis of a single individual, group, or event. There is no single way to conduct a case study so researchers use a range of methods from unstructured interviewing to direct observation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 4 main types of observation in sociology are participant observation, non-participant observation, covert observation, and overt observation.

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