Studies that examine different groups of people one at a time
Cross-sectional
This type of research looks at relationships between two variables, not causes; they expressed in positives and negatives
Correlation
This descriptive method allows researchers to watch subjects in their naturally occurring environment without intervening
Naturalistic Observation
A type of study the looks at the same group of people over a long period of time
Longitudinal
This is the subset of the population being studied
Sample
This descriptive method examines an individual or small group; they are not generalizable to the public
Case Studies
What are at least 2 advantages to using an experiment?
shows a cause and effect relationship, controlling of variables, can be replicated, quantifiable results
What are at least 2 disadvantages to using an experiment?
Subject bias, if populations are too small generalizability may be off, experimenter bias
Research designed to increase our knowledge base
Basic Research
This is the particular group of interest
Population
Research designed to solve specific problems
Applied Research
The type of descriptive method allows subjects to self-report attitudes and behaviors
Surveys