research methods 3
- Created by: amandacygal
- Created on: 09-02-16 15:47
Correlatiosns:
key features: shows the relationship between two conditions
has a strengh of either strong, moderate and weak
has a direction of either positive or negative
can be presented as scatter graphs or correlation coefficient (-1 to +1)
it is a statistical technique
strengh: it allows the study of variables that cant be manipulated so it wont break ethical guidelines
weakness: only establishes relationships so doesnt account for extraneous variable that could cause it
Observational studies:
key feature:
usually done in a naturalistic environement where participants dont know they are being observed
can be done under controlled conditions
can be used to measure the DV in an experiment
structure due to the collection grid and behavioural categories
covert/overt
participant and non participant observations
participant obervation is when observers become actively involved in the observational study to get a more subjective and hands on view such as the zimbardos study
non-participant…
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