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Research Methods

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go into a natural setting and observe naturalistic observation
what is good about N.O.? lots of ideas -- allows for good starting points
when you learn alot about one person (good for specific disorders) case study
what is good about C.S.? easy to learn ALOT about one particular disorder
what is bad about C.S.? can't generalize
what are three famous case studies? Sybil, Eve, and Phineas
Sybil had between 12 and 16 personalities (multiple personality disorder)
Eve had 3 personalities (multiple personality disorder)
Phineas rod stuck through head, studied him for brain damage
to look for relation between two variables correlation method
correlations that run together (both up, or both down) positive correlation
correlations that run opposite = negative correlation
when there is no correlation (they don't run together, they don't run opposite) that is called zero correlation
what is the range for correlations? -1 to 1
what is good about C.M.? you are able to see if two variables are related
what is bad about C.M.? you can never tell causation
a way to gain quick and easy data surveys
what is bad about surveys? people lie, can't remember, answer even if they don't remember
the last research method Experimental method
an experimental method must have the following: an IV and a DV
what is bad about N.O.? ethical issues, you can't generalize, you cannot always observe what you want (might have to wait a while), what you're studying may not be observable (depression), and knowledge of someone watching may change the subjects behavior.
the further away from zero the stronger the relationship (whether negative or positive)
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