 Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach, 5/e Kenneth S. Bordens,
Indiana University/Purdue University - Fort Wayne
Bruce Barrington Abbott,
Indiana University/Purdue University
Choosing a Research Design
Chapter OutlineFunctions of a Research Design
Causal Versus Correlational Relationships
Correlational Research
Characteristics of Correlational Research
An Example of Correlational Research
Assessing the Belsky and Rovine Study
Causation and the Correlational Approach
The Third-Variable Problem
The Directionality Problem
Why Use Correlational Research?
Gathering Data in the Early Stages of Research
Inability to Manipulate Variables
Relating Naturally Occurring Variables
Experimental Research
Characteristics of Experimental Research
Manipulation of Independent Variables
Control Over Extraneous Variables
An Example of Experimental Research
Assessing the Rauh et al. Experiment
Strengths and Limitations of the Experimental Approach
Experiments Versus Demonstrations
Internal and External Validity
Internal Validity
Threats to Internal Validity
Enhancing Internal Validity
External Validity
Threats to External Validity
Internal Versus External Validity
Research Settings
The Laboratory Setting
Simulation: Re-creating the World in the Laboratory
Why Simulate?
Designing a Simulation
Realism
The Field Setting
The Field Experiment
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Field Experiment
A Look Ahead
Summary
Key Terms |
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