experimental psychology: A review of experimental designs in psychology
EXPERIMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY
SEMESTER V
ISA II
A REVIEW OF
EXPERIMENTAL
DESIGNS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
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INDEX
Sr. No.
Content
Page No.
1
Introduction : Research Designs
4
2
Uses and Importance of Research Designs
4
3
Types of Research Designs
6
4
Exemplifying Research Problem into Research
15
5
Conclusion
18
6
References
19
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INTRODUCTION:
Research Designs - Its Uses and Importance
The design is the structure of any scientific work. It gives direction and systematizes the research. Different types of research designs have different advantages and disadvantages. The method you choose will affect your results and how you conclude the findings.
Most scientists are interested in getting reliable observations that can help the understanding of a phenomenon.
There are two main approaches to a research problem:
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Different Research Methods
There are various designs which are used in research, all with specific advantages and disadvantages. Which one the scientist uses, depends on the aims of the study and the nature of the phenomenon:
Descriptive Designs
Aim: Observe and Describe
Correlational Studies
Aim: Predict
Semi-Experimental Designs
Aim: Determine Causes
Experimental Designs
Aim: Determine Causes
Reviewing Other Research
Aim: Explain
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Which Method to Choose?
What design you choose depends on different factors.
What information do you want? The aims of the study.
The nature of the phenomenon - Is it feasible to collect the data, and if so, would it be valid/reliable?
How reliable should the information be?
Is it ethical to conduct the study?
The cost of the design
Is there little or much current scientific theory and literature on the topic?
Experimental Design
If you have decided that an experiment is the best approach to testing your
PSYCHOLOGY
SEMESTER V
ISA II
A REVIEW OF
EXPERIMENTAL
DESIGNS IN
PSYCHOLOGY
Page | 2
INDEX
Sr. No.
Content
Page No.
1
Introduction : Research Designs
4
2
Uses and Importance of Research Designs
4
3
Types of Research Designs
6
4
Exemplifying Research Problem into Research
15
5
Conclusion
18
6
References
19
Page | 3
INTRODUCTION:
Research Designs - Its Uses and Importance
The design is the structure of any scientific work. It gives direction and systematizes the research. Different types of research designs have different advantages and disadvantages. The method you choose will affect your results and how you conclude the findings.
Most scientists are interested in getting reliable observations that can help the understanding of a phenomenon.
There are two main approaches to a research problem:
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Different Research Methods
There are various designs which are used in research, all with specific advantages and disadvantages. Which one the scientist uses, depends on the aims of the study and the nature of the phenomenon:
Descriptive Designs
Aim: Observe and Describe
Correlational Studies
Aim: Predict
Semi-Experimental Designs
Aim: Determine Causes
Experimental Designs
Aim: Determine Causes
Reviewing Other Research
Aim: Explain
Page | 4
Which Method to Choose?
What design you choose depends on different factors.
What information do you want? The aims of the study.
The nature of the phenomenon - Is it feasible to collect the data, and if so, would it be valid/reliable?
How reliable should the information be?
Is it ethical to conduct the study?
The cost of the design
Is there little or much current scientific theory and literature on the topic?
Experimental Design
If you have decided that an experiment is the best approach to testing your