Research Strategies and Validity — Comparing Methods and Understanding Threats to Accuracy | Chapter 6 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
Research Strategies and Validity — Comparing Methods and Understanding Threats to Accuracy | Chapter 6 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences Chapter 6 of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences examines the five major research strategies used in psychology and the behavioral sciences. It also highlights the importance of validity —the degree to which a study’s results are accurate and generalizable. This chapter not only defines the different strategies but also explains how researchers manage the trade-off between internal and external validity while addressing common threats such as bias, confounding variables, and artifacts. Watch the complete breakdown above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more clear, chapter-based study guides. The Five Research Strategies Each research strategy is suited for different questions about behavior and relationships: Descriptive research: Provides detailed observations of behavior but does not test relationship...