Research Methods

Experiment-A process in which a treatment is applied to an individual or group and the results are recorded and compared to other groups, typically including a control group.

Naturalistic Observation-Recording responses in Natural Environments.

Case Study-Examines one individual or group in depth in the hope of revealing things true of us all.

Meta-Analysis-Focuses on a vast number of studies on a specific subject rather than analyzing just on finding.

Survey-Looks at many cases in less depth, asking people to report their behavior or opinions.

Longitudinal

Cross-Sectional

Correlational