Are case studies used in psychological experiments?
1 Answer
Apr 22, 2018
No.
Explanation:
- An experiment is a research method in which an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).
- A case study is an observation technique in which one person is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles.
- Clinical research often takes the form of case studies to research clinical disorders.
- Descriptive methods, like case studies and surveys, are used to describe behaviors.
- Experimental methods manipulate variables to discover their effects.
