Research Methods

Research Methods

1. Qualitative: Used to gain insight and understanding into problems. Focuses on singular solutions and statements of fact.

2. Quantatative: Research that gathers statistics, numbers, population, polls and general numerical data. Solves problems through a statistical and numerical approach.

3. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

   • Formulate Hypothesis
     • Select the method and form of study
       • Gather data
         • Analyze the data
           • Report findings
             • Scientific Journals: Periodical publications that report new scientific findings.
   • Clarity
   • Precision
   • Replicability

4. Experimental research: Manipulating one variable between two groups of subjects: The control group, who serve as a check against the experimental group, who are subject to change through the independent variable.

5. EVALUATING

   • Sample
   • Population
   • Bias
     • Social desirability
     • Experimenter bias
   • Placebo
   • Implicitness

6. ETHICS

   • Deception
   • Respect for dignity
   • Responsible Caring
   • Integrity of relationships
   • Societal responsibility
   • Ethics in animal research

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