Psy-210_Appendix_B

Axia College Material Appendix B PSY/210 May 13, 2011 Complete the following chart. The first column shows the name of a research method used in psychology. In the second column, write a brief description of that research method. In the third column, provide a situation when this method could be applied. |Research Method |Description |Application | |Scientific method |A study approach where data is collected |This approach would be used if a person was| | |and observations are made. Based on that |seeking the answer to a specific question, | | |data hypotheses are made and tested. |such as: Are males more aggressive than | | | |females' | |Case study method |A study where one or a group of people are |Method would be used to provide data on a | | |studied based on a variety of data |small group of individuals to observe | | |collecting techniques such as; real-life |distinct behavior patterns. | | |observation, personality tests, or | | | |interviews | | |Survey method |A study approach in which predetermined |This approach would be used to gather data | | |questionnaires or interviews are conducted |when direct observation in a personal | | |with a particular select group of |setting is not permissible. | | |individuals. | | |Naturalistic observation method |A study approach where scientists study |This approach could be used to study | | |animal or human behavior in their natural |behavior within a school. | | |environment. | | |Correlation method |An approach which allows scientists to |This approach could be used to determine | | |determine whether one trait is related to |whether people with higher IQ’s score | | |another. |higher on aptitude tests. | |Experimental method |An approach used to determine cause and |This approach could be used to determine if| | |effect relationships. |the lack of sleep contributes to poor test | | | |scores. |