Methods in Psychological Research
Video and Multimedia
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Video Links
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“Samples and Surveys” VIDEO #14
A video about survey methods from “Against All Odds: Inside Statistics” from Annenberg Learner. -
“Ratings and Scales”
A thorough overview of measurement techniques in psychology. -
“Data Collection with the iPad”
A psychologist demonstrates how to collect data using the iPad. -
“AP Statistics: An Overview of Data Collection Methods”
Discusses the pros and cons of four types of data collection methods.
Audio Links
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“What Does Modern Prejudice Look Like?”
This audio clip discusses some observational research that has been conducted on prejudice and favoritism. -
“Children of ‘Tiger’ Style Parenting May Struggle More”
A study of parenting conducted by psychologist Jeff Yang is a good example of observational research. -
“Study: Poor are more Charitable than the Rich”
Psychologist Paul Piff discusses his observational research on charitable giving.
Web Resources
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Psychological Measures
This page discusses different types of tests and psychological measures. -
How Do Psychologists Collect Research?
A thorough page about how psychologists collect research. -
Data Collection
A very brief quiz – with links – about data collection in psychology. -
Collecting Data
An article from the APA Monitor about how to collect data more efficiently.