FMST 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Eugenie Bouchard, Rebecca Marino, Kim Clijsters
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Chapter 1: lecture template (1 of 2: five research methods, case study a method that involves obtaining an in-depth analysis of a single case for example. A single individual, school, private/public corporation or institution, a geographical place, etc. n = 1 ( n sample size; n population size ) Generalizations of the results are not permitted. Can state results only, not generalize the results to others in the population: observational study a method that involves observing people, animals, or any phenomenon. Naturalistic studies involve observing things in their natural or unaltered environment (to maximize ecological validity or the authenticity of data). Lab studies involve observing things in a controlled environment. Specifically, researchers set up the environment to expose particular reactions/responses. Survey a method that involves measuring participants" responses to specific questions or questionnaires. Participants are asked to simply answer the questions (i. e. , participants self-report).
