Question

Describe research methods used in psychology by completing the following table. Then, select two of the research methods, and compare and contrast them. Your response must be at least 75 words.

Method	Purpose	Strengths	Weaknesses	Example
Case Study
Naturalistic Observation
Suveys
Longitudinal

Answer 1

Method	Purpose	Strengths	Weaknesses	Example
Case Study	To emphasize detailed analysis of a given number of events and their relationships.	In-depth information on individuals	Missing information can lead to difficulty in interpretation
Naturalistic Observation	To observe subjects in their natural environment	Useful in first stages of research	Limited control
Surveys	To gather large volumes of information in a short period of time	Can represent a large population	Ridgid design	The feedback card that you fill out at the end of a meal at a new restaurant
Longitudinal	To describe patterns of change and establish a causal relationship	Changes can be observed over time	Very expensive	The Framingham Heart Study, which began in 1948 with 5,209 adult subjects from Framingham, Massachusetts, is the source of a great deal of current knowledge about heart disease.