Non-experimental research - Research where variables are not manipulated but observed in the environment, Correlation - The extent to which two variables are related; does not necessarily imply causation, R-value - A statistical value from 0 to 1 showing strength and direction of relationship between variables, Case study - Non-experimental research method involving in-depth analysis of only a single person, group or event, Survey - Non-experimental research method involving collection of self-reported information from many individuals, Correlational study - Non-experimental research method where information is collected in order to establish any relationship between variables, Archival research - Non-experimental research using data previously collected systematically by others , Interview - Directed conversation designed to collect data of interest from a participant (usually quantitative), Observation - Structured examination of an individual, group or event where data is collected through note-taking (usually quantitative), Focus group - Type of interview where 5-10 participants provide data in a group setting (usually quantitative), Questionnaire - Set of questions/ prompts used to collect data from respondents (quantitative or qualitative), Longitudinal study - Correlational study where researchers repeatedly examine the same individuals to detect any changes that might occur, over a period of time, Cross-sectional study - Correlational study where researchers collect data from many different individuals, at a single point in time, Cohort - A group of study participants who share a similar characteristic or experience (often age),

Year 11 ATAR Psychology - Research Methods TWO

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