AP Psychology: Variety Of Research Methods
Sushma Neelagaru
Period 7
10/10/12
AP Psychology Practice FRQ
Psychologists use a variety of research methods to study behavior. Three of the main research methods are case studies, correlation studies, and experiments. Case studies allow people to examine individuals and groups in greater depth than any other method. Different sources of information are used to build a better and more extensive picture. For instance, an observation could take place, then a questionnaire, an interview, and examination of medical records. However, case studies are very difficult to carry out because they are time consuming, quite difficult to analyze, and write up because they consist of mostly qualititative research and like most research methods,
Period 7
10/10/12
AP Psychology Practice FRQ
Psychologists use a variety of research methods to study behavior. Three of the main research methods are case studies, correlation studies, and experiments. Case studies allow people to examine individuals and groups in greater depth than any other method. Different sources of information are used to build a better and more extensive picture. For instance, an observation could take place, then a questionnaire, an interview, and examination of medical records. However, case studies are very difficult to carry out because they are time consuming, quite difficult to analyze, and write up because they consist of mostly qualititative research and like most research methods,