Week 4a Overview As discussed, there are key features that define an experiment; other studies that do not have these features, fall into the non-experimental or quasi-experimental categories. This week, we′ll look at non-experimental research and discuss when it′s advantageous to use these designs. We′ll also discuss the data collection and analyses processes for some of these designs in addition to issues of validity. Finally, we′ll learn about the strengths and weaknesses of this type of research. Please make sure to review all resources in the weekly folder, and complete the readings, before completing the weekly discussion board. Learning Outcomes: Define non-experimental research, distinguish it clearly from experimental research, and give several examples. Explain when a researcher might choose to conduct non-experimental research as opposed to experimental research. Define correlational research and give several examples. Explain why a researcher might choose to conduct correlational research rather than experimental research or another type of non-experimental research. Interpret the strength and direction of different correlation coefficients. Explain why correlation does not imply causation. List several ways in which qualitative research differs from quantitative research. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research compared with quantitative research. Give examples of qualitative research. List the various types of observational research methods and distinguish between each. Describe the strengths and weakness of each observational research method. Week 4b Overview We discussed non-experimental research, which can take place both inside and outside of the lab. This week, we′re going to focus solely on research that takes place outside of the lab – field research. You will recognize some of the concepts and designs from last week, in this week′s readings. We′ll be discussing the pros and cons of field research, how to choose a site, a role, and write field notes. We will also examine how to analyze this type of data, again, revisiting some of the work from last week (i.e. grounded theory). Learning Outcomes: Define field research. Define participant observation and describe the continuum of participant observation. Discuss at least two examples of field research. Identify and explain the strengths/weaknesses of field research. Identify the two major considerations with respect to “getting in” field research sites. Describe the factors one should consider when choosing a field research site. Explain how one’s social location is relevant for choosing a field research site. Describe the factors one should consider when deciding what role to play in a field research site. Explain the difference between overt and covert roles in field research. Define desсrіptive field notes. Cite the variety of ways that field researchers might take notes while in the field. Describe what should be noted when taking field notes.
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