Beh225 App B

Associate Level Material

Appendix B

Research Methods Matrix

A psychologist is planning to conduct a study that would examine pathological liars and the quality of their romantic relationships. You have been asked to provide the psychologist with a recommendation for which research method should be used to gather data on the pathological liars and their spouses.

Using the table below list each research method and its advantages and disadvantages for use in this study.

|Research Method |Advantages |Disadvantages |

|Natural observation |Helps researchers maintain their perspective |Observer bias which is expectations or |

| |reminding them of the larger world outside |bias of the observer that might distort or|

| |the lab. |influence his or her interpretation of |

| | |what was actually observed. |

| Case Studies | Consists of interviews and other research | We can not confidently draw general |

| |that psychologist can view personally. |conclusions from a single case. |

| Surveys | Generate a great deal of interesting and |Researchers may make a mistake and ask |

| |useful information. |questions that lead the individuals. |

|Correlational Research |Allows the psychologists to perform several |Do not allow the researchers to explain |

| |tests to see the difference in traits or a |cause and effect. |

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