FRHD 1010 Chapter 1.2: FRHD Chapter 1 part 2
28 Oct 2015
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There are many method of conducting scientific research: Scientific observation: a method of testing a hypothesis by watching and recording participants" behaviours in a systematic and objective manner in a natural setting, a lab or in data searches. Experiment: a research method in which the researcher tries to determine the cause- and-effect relationship between two variables by manipulating one (the independent variable) and then observing the and recording changes in the other variable. Survey: a research method in which information is collected from a large number of people by interviews, written questionnaires, etc. Case study: an in-depth study of one person, usually requiring personal interviews to collect background information and various follow-up discussions, tests, questionnaires, etc. Researchers must also conduct measure how people change or remain the same over time. Cross-sectional research: a research design that compares groups of people who differ in age but are similar in other important characteristics. Comparing who is still working in different age groups.
