Teaching and
learning
HBEDTL6
Assignment 03:
Using learning theory to understand
and solve problems
, SECTION A (Factual questions)
Question 1
Briefly describe two different types of research studies used by educational
psychologists.
There are several different research methods used in psychology. Roughly talking, there are two
dissimilar types: quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative research methodology comprises the use
of numerical data to make descriptions, predict outcomes, and test potential relationships between
variables.
Qualitative research investigates the use of non-numerical data such as text, speech, video, and the
like in an attempt to gain an understanding or interpretation of different phenomena, such as social
or individual perceptions and behaviors.
The main takeaway concerning quantitative and qualitative research is this: quantitative research
deals with numbers while qualitative research relies on descriptions. Both types of research have
their strengths and limitations, despite the notion among some groups that quantitative research is
superior. Within the context of psychology, qualitative research is highly valued because quantitative
measures cannot measure the nuance and totality of the human experience. It’s important to note
that both quantitative and qualitative research methods are highly technical and rigorous.
Within each of these two broad categories lie distinct methods used in psychological research.
While this list is not exhaustive, we break down five of the most popular methodologies used in
psychological research.
Case Study
Experiment
Observational Study
Survey
Content Analysis
(4)
Question 2 Discuss four factors that influence cognitive development.
Piaget believed that our thinking processes transformations from birth to maturity because
we are always trying to make sense of our world. These changes are radical but slow and
four factors influence them: biological maturation, activity, social experiences, and
learning
HBEDTL6
Assignment 03:
Using learning theory to understand
and solve problems
, SECTION A (Factual questions)
Question 1
Briefly describe two different types of research studies used by educational
psychologists.
There are several different research methods used in psychology. Roughly talking, there are two
dissimilar types: quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative research methodology comprises the use
of numerical data to make descriptions, predict outcomes, and test potential relationships between
variables.
Qualitative research investigates the use of non-numerical data such as text, speech, video, and the
like in an attempt to gain an understanding or interpretation of different phenomena, such as social
or individual perceptions and behaviors.
The main takeaway concerning quantitative and qualitative research is this: quantitative research
deals with numbers while qualitative research relies on descriptions. Both types of research have
their strengths and limitations, despite the notion among some groups that quantitative research is
superior. Within the context of psychology, qualitative research is highly valued because quantitative
measures cannot measure the nuance and totality of the human experience. It’s important to note
that both quantitative and qualitative research methods are highly technical and rigorous.
Within each of these two broad categories lie distinct methods used in psychological research.
While this list is not exhaustive, we break down five of the most popular methodologies used in
psychological research.
Case Study
Experiment
Observational Study
Survey
Content Analysis
(4)
Question 2 Discuss four factors that influence cognitive development.
Piaget believed that our thinking processes transformations from birth to maturity because
we are always trying to make sense of our world. These changes are radical but slow and
four factors influence them: biological maturation, activity, social experiences, and
