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Research Methods

Research Methods. Psyc 20 Unit 1. Experiment. Like a scientific experiment Want to see cause & effect. Field Experiment. Researcher sets up ‘event’ Participants don’t know they’re being observed. Just for Laughs Gag What would you eat?. Correlation Study.

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Research Methods

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  1. Research Methods Psyc 20 Unit 1

  2. Experiment • Like a scientific experiment • Want to see cause & effect

  3. Field Experiment • Researcher sets up ‘event’ • Participants don’t know they’re being observed. • Just for Laughs Gag • What would you eat?

  4. Correlation Study • Looking at naturally occurring events • Looking for connections Example: • 2009 Frigid Winter in Sask – temperatures reaching all–time lows • 2009 Baby Boom is Underway in Regina • According to the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, there were 342 babies were born at Regina General Hospital in August and 338 in July — five-year records for both months.

  5. Survey /Questionnaire • Asking or sending out questions 1. What is your gender?Male Female 2. Please select your age group. 18-23 24-29 30-38 39 or older 3. Which fast food restaurants do you frequent most often?McDonald's Wendy's Domino's Pizza Arby's Taco Bell SubwayOther (please specify) 4. How often do you eat at fast food restaurants per week?5 times 4 times 3 times twice onceless often than once a week

  6. Interview • Asking face to face questions to an individual

  7. Research with Animals • Performing experiments on animals

  8. Participant Research • Researcher becomes part of the group they are studying • Going undercover

  9. Structured Observation • Setting up a controlled environment • Control all aspects of study

  10. Naturalistic Observation • Observing people without their knowing in their natural habitat • Example: A Spy

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