PSYCH 305 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Classroom Management, Longitudinal Study, Observer-Expectancy Effect
21 Sep 2013
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A research design is the plan or structure of an investigation. A hypothesis is a suggested explanation derive from theory that can be tested and hopefully proved. May use interviews with open-ended questions, focus groups, etc. Subjective perspective of observer impacts results and conclusions. Useful for exploring a new topic and beginnings to formulate possible theories. Example, study looking at trauma survivors through interviews. A case study is an in-depth investigation of one person or a small group of individuals. Pro: provides detailed information about one person; may be a starting place for future studies. Con: may reflect observer bias: may not generalize. Example, study looking at sat scores and the relationship with socioeconomic status. Self-reports, young people can report on their own behavior, their parents and teachers behavior. Rating scale data, rating activities on never, sometimes, or frequently, scales. Performance assessments, seeks to measure children"s abilities to perform specific tasks correctly.
