Descriptive Research

Learning Objectives

  • List several ways in which qualitative research differs from quantitative research in psychology.
  • Describe the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research in psychology compared with quantitative research.
  • Give examples of qualitative research in psychology.
  • List the various types of observational research methods and distinguish between each.
  • Describe the strengths and weakness of each observational research method.

 

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