Research Methods

Case Study

an in-depth investigation of a single individual, group, or event. It involves collecting and analyzing various types of data, such as psychological, physiological, biographical, and environmental information, to gain a holistic understanding of the subject.

Experiment

Manipulates variables to study their effect on behavior or mental processes.

Correlation Study

non-experimental quantitative research method that measures the strength and direction of two co-variables.

Observational Study

Researchers use observational studies to observe and record behavior in their natural settings without interfering with their behavior.

Cross-sectional Study

Cross-sectional research is a type of observational research that examines changes in groups with similar activities but different ages. It's often used to study relationships between variables.