Methodologies for Experiments

Tests

Experimental Method

the best one, manipulating one or more variables to observe the effect on a dependent variable to see cause-effect relationships, isolate variables that could change the studies results, HIDE DICE

Correlational Method

looks @ relationship bw one or more variables WITHOUT manipulation

Naturalistic Observation

solely observing subjects in their natural environments without interface, no control over variables which makes it hard to figure out cause-effect relationships

Case Study

analyzing a person, group, or event really in depth, good when studying a person with a rare condition + can’t do this w/ other methods,

Surveys & Questionarres

gets data from a big # of participants w/ structured question