List of research methods
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[edit] Examples of different research methods
A very wide range of research methods are used in psychology.
Some of the approaches include:
- Laboratory experimentation
- Correlational research
- Cooperative inquiry
- Naturalistic observation, in which researchers study a population while attempting to change as little as possible.
- Experimental study, in which researchers change a variable in the group being studied.
- Field work
- Psychometrics
- Prospective study, in which a study samples subjects as the experiment progresses. Cf. Retrospective study.
- Retrospective study, in which data is collected on subjects' histories at one time. Cf. Prospective study.
- Longitudinal study, in which subjects are studied over a course of time. Cf. Cross-sectional study.
- Cross-sectional study, in which a snapshot of the population is assumed to represent individuals as they progress through life. See also Longitudinal study.
- Meta analysis, in which statistical results from a number of similar research studies can be amalgamated together
- Qualitative research
- Computer simulation, in which the behaviour and/or predictions of a psychological theory capable of being modelled by computer can be explored.
- Action research
- Participatory action research
- Discourse analysis
- Observational method
- Interview method
- Structured interview
- Case study method
- Correlational method
- Mass observation
- Experimental method
- Empirical method
- Quasi-empirical method
- Single-case designs
