Research In Human Development (Psych 2117)

Case Study

In-depth, detailed look at a single individual, small group, or rare event

Correlational Research

A research design that measures two or more existing variables to see if they are related

Experimental Research

A controlled study where the researcher actively manipulates one variable to test its impact on another

Cross-Sectional

An observational research design where data is collected from different groups of people at a single, specific point in time

Longitudinal

A research design where scientists track the same group of participants over an extended period (ranging from months to decades)

Cross-Sequential

A research method that studies multiple age groups over a period of time

Internal Validity

Control over extraneous variables

External Validity

Generalizability of findings

Applied Research

Solves practical problems and has real world implications

Basic Research

Simply to understand how the world works