Unit 1: Research Methods

• Naturalistic Observation

  • A research method that involves observing subjects
  • It is a form of qualitative research
• Case Study of Genie

  • Naturalistic Observation
  • Could see how critical periods affects language development
  • Genie was abused and couldn't develop proper language skills
• Survey

  • Data collection tool used to gather information about indivduals
• Longitudinal Study

  • Researchers repeatedly examine the same individuals to detect any changes that might occur over a period of time
• Cross-Sectional Study

  • Research that involves different groups of people who do not share the same variable of interest but who do share other relevant variables
• Case Study

  • My goal is to obtain as much information on one person as possible in order to gain insights that I can use to better understand the person
• Correlation

  • Positive - the two variables relate directly
  • Negtaive - the two variables relate inversely
• Correlation Coefficient

  • Statistical measure of a relationship
  • Between -1.00 and 1.00
• Gestalt Law

  • Proximity
  • Similarity
  • Closure
  • Common Region
  • Continuity