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Case Study

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An in-depth investigation of an individual, group, or event. Use this method to gather detailed, qualitative insights into complex issues that may not be well understood.

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Naturalistic Observation

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Observing subjects in their natural environment without interference. Ideal for studying behaviors as they unfold in real-life settings.

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Survey Research

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Gathering data from a large number of respondents via questionnaires or interviews. Use this method to collect data on attitudes, beliefs, experiences, or behaviors from a larger sample.

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Longitudinal Study

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Research that follows the same subjects over a prolonged period. This method helps in understanding how variables change over time.

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Cross-Sectional Study

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Research that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time. Use it for quick data collection to assess the prevalence of an outcome.

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Experimental Method

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A method involving the manipulation of variables to test a hypothesis. This method establishes cause-and-effect relationships.

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Correlation Study

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Investigating the relationship between two variables to determine whether they occur together or not in a systematic way. Used to identify trends or patterns in data.

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Quasi-Experiment

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An empirical study that resembles an experimental method but does not include random assignment to conditions. Suitable when ethical or practical barriers prevent full experimental control.

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Meta-Analysis

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A statistical method that combines the results of several studies addressing a set of related research hypotheses. Ideal for pooling data and deriving conclusions.

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Literature Review

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Comprehensive survey and synthesis of the literature on a particular topic. It provides an overview of the current knowledge, allowing researchers to identify patterns, themes, and gaps in the research.

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