Title: Types of Research Studies | Boundless Psychology
Headings: Types of Research Studies
Types of Research Studies
Descriptive Research
Learning Objectives
Key Takeaways
Key Points
Key Terms
Case Studies
Correlational Research
Learning Objectives
Key Takeaways
Key Points
Key Terms
Positive and Negative Correlations
Correlational Strength
Statistical Significance
Benefits of Correlational Research
Limitations of Correlational Research
Experimental Research
Learning Objectives
Key Takeaways
Key Points
Key Terms
Independent and Dependent Variables
Experimental Design
Experimental Design: Important Principles
Control Groups
Random Assignment
Blinding and Experimenter Bias
Counterbalancing
Strengths and Weaknesses of Experimental Research

Content: Types of Research Studies | Boundless Psychology
Types of Research Studies
Descriptive Research
Descriptive research refers to the measurement of behaviors and attributes through observation rather than through experimental testing. Learning Objectives
Explain when descriptive research is useful
Key Takeaways
Key Points
Descriptive studies do not test specific relationships between factors; however, they provide information about behaviors and attributes with the goal of reaching a better understanding of a given topic. Descriptive research is a useful method of gathering information about rare phenomena that could not be reproduced in a laboratory or about subjects that are not well understood. Descriptive research has the advantage of studying individuals in their natural environment, free from the influence of an experiment ‘s artificial construct. The most common type of descriptive research is the case study, which provides an in-depth analysis of a specific person, group, or phenomenon. While their findings cannot be generalized to the overall population, case studies can provide important information for future research. Key Terms
case study: Research performed in detail on a single individual, group, incident, or community, as opposed to (for example) a sample of the whole population. hypothesis: