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 refers to the method of gaining enough participants that represent various backgrounds of people, allowing researchers to generalize results to the larger population:
A
Full sampling
B
Double-blind placebo experiment
C
Random sampling
D
Naturalistic study
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This data they collect is called primary data. Another type of data that may help researchers is the data that has already been gathered by someone else. This is called secondary data.

Detailed explanation-2: -Data collection methods most commonly used in qualitative research are individual or group interviews (including focus groups), observation, and document review.

Detailed explanation-3: -Naturalistic Observation Method A method of research based on careful observation of behavior in natural settings.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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