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| Research Method | Basic Description | Uses (1-2) | Strengths | Weaknesses | |-------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Observational or Descriptive Studies | These studies involve observing subjects in their natural environment without manipulation or intervention. | 1. To describe behaviors, events, or conditions. <br> 2. To generate hypotheses for future research. | 1. Provides rich, qualitative data. <br> 2. Useful for studying phenomena that cannot be ethically or practically manipulated. | 1. Cannot establish causation. <br> 2. Observer bias may affect results. | | Correlation Research | This method examines the relationship between two or more variables to determine if they are associated. | 1. To identify relationships between variables. <br> 2. To make predictions based on correlations. | 1. Allows for the analysis of relationships in large datasets. <br> 2. Useful for preliminary research before experimental studies. | 1. Cannot determine causation; correlation does not imply causation. <br> 2. Potential for confounding variables. | | Experiments | This method involves manipulating one or more variables to observe their effect on another variable, often in a controlled environment. | 1. To determine cause-and-effect relationships. <br> 2. To test hypotheses in a controlled setting. | 1. Can establish causation. <br> 2. High level of control over variables. | 1. Can lack ecological validity (not generalizable to real-world situations). <br> 2. Ethical considerations may limit types of experiments possible. |
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