AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one is not a type of experiment used in Psychology
A
Lab
B
Natural
C
Qualitative
D
Field
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -include open-ended questions, are never qualitative, neither is putting numbers to frequencies of word occurrences. not generalisable (extending findings from study sample to the population at large); however, they are not intended to be.

Detailed explanation-2: -Experiments typically yield quantitative data, as they are concerned with measuring things. However, other research methods, such as controlled observations and questionnaires can produce both quantitative information.

Detailed explanation-3: -Qualitative research is an important alternative to quantitative research in psychology. It generally involves asking broader research questions, collecting more detailed data (e.g., interviews), and using nonstatistical analyses.

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