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  2. Field research - Wikipedia

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    The approaches and methods used in field research vary across disciplines. For example, biologists who conduct field research may simply observe animals interacting with their environments , whereas social scientists conducting field research may interview or observe people in their natural environments to learn their languages, folklore , and ...

  3. Field Methods - Wikipedia

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    Field Methods is a source of information for scholars, students and professionals alike. The journal publishes articles including descriptions of methodological advances, advice on the use of specific field techniques and help with both qualitative and quantitative methods. The journal also contains essays and book and software reviews.

  4. List of psychological research methods - Wikipedia

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    A wide range of research methods are used in psychology. These methods vary by the sources from which information is obtained, how that information is sampled, and the types of instruments that are used in data collection. Methods also vary by whether they collect qualitative data, quantitative data or both.

  5. Observational techniques - Wikipedia

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    Observational research is a method of data collection that has become associated with qualitative research. [1] Compared with quantitative research and experimental research, observational research tends to be less reliable but often more valid [citation needed]. The main advantage of observational research is flexibility.

  6. Qualitative research - Wikipedia

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    Qualitative research is a type of research that aims to gather and analyse non-numerical (descriptive) data in order to gain an understanding of individuals' social reality, including understanding their attitudes, beliefs, and motivation.

  7. Herman Witkin - Wikipedia

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    Field-dependent folks have better memories for faces. Field-independent people have better memories for numbers. One paradigm experiment involved college students. In the experiment, the subject arrived late (by premeditation) at a psychology experiment in which the other 'subjects' were asked to rate whether two lines were of equal length or ...

  8. Psychological research - Wikipedia

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    Cross-sectional research is a research method often used in developmental psychology, but also utilized in many other areas including social science and education. This type of study utilizes different groups of people who differ in the variable of interest, but share other characteristics such as socioeconomic status, educational background ...

  9. Forty Studies That Changed Psychology - Wikipedia

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    Forty Studies That Changed Psychology: Explorations Into the History of Psychological Research is an academic textbook written by Roger R. Hock that is currently in its eighth edition. The book provides summaries, critiques, and updates on important research that has impacted the field of psychology. The textbook is used in psychology courses ...