AP Psych Unit 1: Research Methods
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naturalistic observation
Researchers watch subjects in natural environment without interfering
case studies
detailed study of one or a few subjects
correlational study
a research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a change in one variable corresponds to a change in another, without implying causation.
longitudinal study
a research method that follows the same subjects over a period of time to observe changes and developments.
cross-sectional study
Various age groups studied at the same time to compare results
meta analysis
Statistical procedure for combining data from multiple studies to develop a single conclusion
experimental method
looking to prove casual relationships between variables, (cause and effect)
quasi experimental method
Specific groups are pre-established, not random sampling