How is psychology researched?
What biases impact on research?
What’s qualitative research?
These are just a few of the interesting and important questions that we will be exploring in this book as we explore how psychology is researched.
So, join me as together we explore the fascinating world of psychological research in this book with an intriguing conversational tone that clearly breakdown and critically evaluates concepts and theories so everyone can enjoy the wonders of psychology… and not have a headache at the end!
How is psychology researched?
What biases impact on research?
What’s qualitative research?
These are just a few of the interesting and important questions that we will be exploring in this book as we explore how psychology is researched.
So, join me as together we explore the fascinating world of psychological research in this book with an intriguing conversational tone that clearly breakdown and critically evaluates concepts and theories so everyone can enjoy the wonders of psychology… and not have a headache at the end!
In psychological research, there are two types of research.
Quantitative:
The aim of this research is to make universal rules of behaviour. That can be applied to a large group of people.
The focus is on how behaviour is created and shows itself with a strong emphasis on scientific number-based data.
Furthermore, it’s an objective type of research meaning that the researcher is removed from the research context and doesn’t influence the results as much.
Some examples of this type of research include:
Experiments
Natural experiments
Correlational studies
Overall, think of this type of research as the hardcore type of science that is supported by hard facts and numerical data.
Qualitative research:
The aim of this type is to develop a deep understanding of a particular event or case. As a result of this focus on one event, this type of research doesn’t produce universal rules of behaviour.
Qualitative research focuses on human experiences, interpretation and meaning with rich detailed texts for data.
However, this type is less objective as the researcher is part of the research method and could possibly influence the results.
Some qualitative methods include:
Case studies
Observations
Focus groups
Interviews
Overall, think as this type of research as focusing one event and trying to find out everything about the event. In order to write a very, very detailed report of why the event happened.
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