Introduction to research methods take home exam
Week 2 – Learning Objectives:
Describe the different types of variables used in quantitative research.
Explain the nature of causation and how researchers establish cause-and-effect
relationships.
Describe the key characteristics of the experimental research approach as used in
psychology.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of experimental research.
Describe the different settings in which experimental research is conducted and the
advantages and disadvantages associated with each setting.
Explain the differences between non experimental and experimental quantitative research methods.
Compare and contrast the different kinds of non experimental quantitative research.
Define and explain the goals and characteristics of qualitative research. Compare and contrast the six major methods of data collection
