Types of Methods: Which Would You Use?

After completing the reading:

• Describe:
• A descriptive research method.
• The essential parts of an experiment.
• A single subject design.
• Explain how you could use the research method you selected to study an area of interest. Be sure to a) clearly state what you would like to find out from the study, and b) correctly describe how the method could be used, including any necessary variables or factors.
• Consider and discuss how your area of research interest might be based on your own biases and perspective. Indicate what you could do to minimize such biases in your intended study.