Psychology 1
Research Homework #1
10 Points Possible
Name (last, first):____________________________
General Instructions: For this homework assignment I encourage you to use your textbook and
notes to come up with your answers. Please write your answers on this handout. Be sure to
answer each question fully, and please write legibly.
Directions: For each of the following situations, decide which research method is most
appropriate and briefly describe why. Choose from: case study, survey, correlational study,
experiment or naturalistic observation. Each method will be used only once. Each question is
worth 2 points, for a total of 10 points. Good luck!
1. Determining the favorite food of teenagers.
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Explanation:
2. Determining if frustration causes aggression.
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3. Determining if level of education is associated with crime.
Method:
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4. Determining how teenagers behave on their first date.
Method:
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5. Determining why a housewife gave up a flourishing career.
Method:
Explanation: