Research Method Review

Question 1

A psychologist reviews 35 studies investigating links between meditation & stress. They analyze the combined data.

Accepted Answer

meta- analysis

Question 2

To study mating behaviors in birds, a biologist spends several weeks in the wild, observing & recording the interactions

Accepted Answer

naturalisic observation

Question 3

Follow 1 child from age 4-18, documenting their progress with detailed notes, interviews, & standardized test each year.

Accepted Answer

case study

Question 4

A researchers collects data on HS students sleep and compares it to their GPAs.

Accepted Answer

correlation

Question 5

A team of researchers conducts an in-depth analysis of over 100 studies on the effects of video games on aggression.

Accepted Answer

meta-analysis

Question 6

A sociologist is interested in the relationship between income level & happiness.

Accepted Answer

correlation

Question 7

Spent hours each week at a high school cafeteria, observing students food choices & behavior w/o interacting with them

Accepted Answer

naturalistic observation

Question 8

Tests if exposure therapy is more effective than CBT for treating phobias. Participants are randomly assigned to2 groups

Accepted Answer

experiment

Question 9

Over several months, a psychiatrist conducts interviews, brain scans, & tests to understand a patient’s condition.

Accepted Answer

case study

Question 10

Participants are randomly assigned to either new therapy or traditional therapy groups, effectiveness is measured.

Accepted Answer

experiment

Questions 10