Research Methods Exam 3!!!!! Q&A 2026/27.
Front Back
Experimental, Quasi-experimental (Causal
What are three types of research?
comparative), and nonexperimental.
Use to examine relationships between 2 variables.
Describe correlational research. It can also be used to predict behavior or
performance.
Use to describe the characteristics of a
Describe descriptive research.
phenomenon.
T or F: In descriptive research, the experimenter
TRUE.
does not manipulate independent variables.
What are the features of ____? How does ____
happen or contribute to a problem? What can we
Descriptive
find out about ___? These are typical questions of
________ research.
9/14/2026
,Research Methods Exam 3!!!!! Q&A 2026/27.
as a summary of information: categories, total
How is data expressed in a descriptive research number of something, % scores, means, standard
study? deviations, mode, or some type of graphic
representation of the data.
Survey research, case studies, small group
studies, and longitudinal studies are examples of Descriptive
________ research.
Which type of research is this describing?: Group
assignment and membershjip is pre-determined by Causal comparative (quasi-experimental)
classification of participants.
T or F: In a causal comparative study, you can
False. Can randomly select, but not assign.
randomly assign, but not randomly select.
T or F: In experiemental research, you can
True.
randomly select and assign.
In which type of research is there "matching"? Causal comparative
9/14/2026
, Research Methods Exam 3!!!!! Q&A 2026/27.
A design which allows for a true test of the
Describe what experimental research design is... difference based on cause/effect relationship.
Researcher has complete control over cause.
Which type of research uses control groups? Experimental
What are some other names for single-subject
N of 1 or Small n
research designs?
What type of research design would you use when
you want to see the effect of some type of Single-Subject
treatment for 1-3 individuals?
Are case studies generally qualitative or
Qualitative
quantitative?
Same people studied across time (specific).. takes
What is a longitudinal study?
a while
9/14/2026
Front Back
Experimental, Quasi-experimental (Causal
What are three types of research?
comparative), and nonexperimental.
Use to examine relationships between 2 variables.
Describe correlational research. It can also be used to predict behavior or
performance.
Use to describe the characteristics of a
Describe descriptive research.
phenomenon.
T or F: In descriptive research, the experimenter
TRUE.
does not manipulate independent variables.
What are the features of ____? How does ____
happen or contribute to a problem? What can we
Descriptive
find out about ___? These are typical questions of
________ research.
9/14/2026
,Research Methods Exam 3!!!!! Q&A 2026/27.
as a summary of information: categories, total
How is data expressed in a descriptive research number of something, % scores, means, standard
study? deviations, mode, or some type of graphic
representation of the data.
Survey research, case studies, small group
studies, and longitudinal studies are examples of Descriptive
________ research.
Which type of research is this describing?: Group
assignment and membershjip is pre-determined by Causal comparative (quasi-experimental)
classification of participants.
T or F: In a causal comparative study, you can
False. Can randomly select, but not assign.
randomly assign, but not randomly select.
T or F: In experiemental research, you can
True.
randomly select and assign.
In which type of research is there "matching"? Causal comparative
9/14/2026
, Research Methods Exam 3!!!!! Q&A 2026/27.
A design which allows for a true test of the
Describe what experimental research design is... difference based on cause/effect relationship.
Researcher has complete control over cause.
Which type of research uses control groups? Experimental
What are some other names for single-subject
N of 1 or Small n
research designs?
What type of research design would you use when
you want to see the effect of some type of Single-Subject
treatment for 1-3 individuals?
Are case studies generally qualitative or
Qualitative
quantitative?
Same people studied across time (specific).. takes
What is a longitudinal study?
a while
9/14/2026