PSYC 1001 1st Edition Lecture 7Outline of Last Lecture I. Scientific Method a) Goals of Science II. Steps in the Scientific StudyOutline of Current Lecture I. Design Studiesa. MethodsCurrent LectureI. Design Studiesa. Methodsi. Case Study: An observational technique in which one person is studied indepth.1. Techniques Used: a. Interview.b. Direct Observation.c. Examine Records.2. Advantages:a. Gives a full picture of the person.b. Can use for unusual cases.i. Ex.: Fake pregnancies in men.c. Can use to disprove general statements.3. Disadvantages: a. May not be representative of a population.i. But just the population that relates to the case study (ex.: serial killers)b. Can be highly subjective.c. Poor memories of the person and others.ii. Naturalistic Observation: Observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation.1. The point is to avoid interaction because you want to see how subjects act naturally.2. Do not want to change the subject’s natural behavior.3. Advantages:These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.a. Good for coming up with new ideas.b. Good for descriptive data.c. See if lab results apply to natural settings.4. Disadvantages:a. Difficult to know which variables are important.i. Because you do not have any control over the study.b. It is difficult to not
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