There are many different types of studies that one can do to test a certain group, or individual for results of different drugs, or diets. If I was conducting a research study I would conduct a lab experiment because, I could get the most accurate results even though, a case study is most commonly used in psychology. The validity of a case study is very strong, as well. For example, we have all heard of Sigmund Freud. Sigmund conducted a lot of case studies and they are well known. Furthermore, There are many strengths and weaknesses to a lab experiment. One advantage is the researcher can control the study better in a lab setting. In addition, some disadvantages of doing a lab experiment is that the results may not always be applied to the real world, the results may also, only apply to one situation, and the experiment may be difficult to be done again. Next, if I would do a research study I …show more content…
I believe this area is more populated by different age groups on a daily basis, and it also, includes the employees of every one of the stores. In addition, for signing up to participate for the test I would pay them a decent amount for their time and make sure the subjects are checking in regularly to get the most accurate results. If a few subjects intend to hurt each other, or themselves they will be removed from the test. Next, I think some ethical things that can be done is a BMI test on all the individuals to make sure they aren 't too underweight before they start taking the taboo pill, or the weight loss pill. Another thing would be to have the subjects be weighed and then determine how much the subjects in each group would like to lose. In addition, some methodical problems the subjects may run into during the test is that they lose too much weight weekly, and don 't eat enough based on a 2,000 calorie
The pros of an airline implementing a policy that bigger customers need to buy a second seat is that the weight capacity regulations will be followed to. As well as the cons of an airline implementing a policy that larger customers need to buy a second seat would result in a bigger people who travelling will not uses that airlines anymore, airlines would be glowered on by family or relatives of larger customers, airline’s policies could be vigorously monitored for discriminatory actions against overweight persons. As mentioned in the book there are no federal laws prohibiting discrimination against obese individual, although there are some places such as Wisconsin, DC, and California provide legal protection. (Harvey & Allard , 2012, p. 234)
The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council) terminated Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer William Rapfogel in August of 2013 after the Board of Directors became aware of specific information regarding financial irregularities and apparent misconduct in connection with the organization’s insurance policies. As one of New York City’s largest human services agencies, providing over 100,000 New Yorkers each year with assistance in their fight against poverty, the Met Council took this information seriously. In order to ensure the Met Council’s operations are conducted with integrity and that their commitment to uphold high values is continued, the respected leader for over forty years promptly retained outside counsel to perform a full investigation into the matter (Metropolitan Council on Jewish, 2013).
Miley is a young female client and she is 16, she was referred for counseling by her father after Miley’s basketball coach informed the father that he has noticed that Miley appears distracted and has become aggressive toward her team members. Her coach is considerably worried about Miley’s aggression and how Miley has withdrawn from both her friends and her Dad. As Miley reported that she feels like her basketball coach is the only person who really understands what it has been like to be the “perfect child.” She told the therapist that she wishes her coach could take her shopping because he so understands. Miley told the therapist that her father had a relationship
The scientific method is how psychologists gain knowledge about the mind and behavior. It is used by all scientists. The experimental method is the one way to engage the scientific method, and the only way to find a cause and effect in relationships. It is summarized in five steps, observing some phenomenon in the world, forming a hypothesis which is an educated prediction about relationships between two or more variables, examining the gathered information by using empirical research, determining what the results are and drawing them, and evaluating the results whether it will support the hypothesis or not. Researchers, at the end, submit their work for publication for all to see and read (King, 2016). There are three types of psychological research in the scientific method, descriptive research, correlation, and experimental research (King, 2016). The article The Effects of Negative Body Talk in an Ethnically Diverse Sample of College Students (Katrevich, Register, & Aruguete, 2014) is an example of the experimental method.
In a research laboratory this could lead to wrong conclusions, wasted time and wasted
Weaknesses: Not as well controlled as Designed of Experiments, usually requires more computing resources, and relies on large amount of repeated random sampling in order to obtain an approximate result
Randomized Controlled Trials can be used to in several types of evaluations, including new therapies (i.e. Cognitive behavioral therapy versus emotionally focused therapy when treating couples), community interventions, and diagnostic techniques (O'Brien, 2013). The RCT study design randomly assigns participants into an experimental group or a control group. As the study is conducted, the only expected difference between the control and experimental groups is the outcome variable being studied (O'Brien, 2013).
However, there are many pros and cons about animal testing for example, some of the pros would be, that animal testing gives us the most accurate effect on substance on a livin...
Clinical trial is biomedical or health related research studies in human being that follow a pre-defined protocol. Research is an activity designed to test a hypothesis that helps in concluding and developing knowledge. It is a protocol that has an objectives and procedures to reach those objectives (1). There are two types of clinical studies. One is interventional studies in which the research subjects are assigned by the investigator to a treatment or other intervention, and their outcomes are measured. Second is an observational study in which individuals are observed and their outcomes are measured by the investigators.
What is a case study? A case study is a process or record of research in which detailed consideration is given to the development of a particular person, group, or situation over a period of time. There is many different types of cases; rape, robbery, arson, kidnapping and finally murder. Case studies lead to trials;a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings. One famous case study that went to trial was Jodi Arias Trial. Her case was her getting convicted of brutally murdering her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander.
The first method to be discussed and analysed are experimental methods. There is a variety of experimental methods including; laboratory, field and natural experiments. These methods are the most scientific method due to them being highly objective and systematic. In addition, this method is regarded as the most powerful research method used in psychology because of the potential to investigate the causes of events and therefore, identifying the cause and effect relationship. When carrying out an experiment the researcher intervenes directly in the situation being investigated. The researcher manipulates an independent variable (IV) in order to investigate whether there is a change in the dependent variable (DV). Any other variables that could have an
The Law of Comparative Advantage was introduced by David Ricardo in 1817 in his book ‘Principles of Political Economy and Taxation’. According to this classical theory, a comparative advantage exists for a country when it has a margin of superiority in the production of a certain commodity over others. Comparative advantage results from differing endowments in the factors of production like technology, natural endowments, climate, etc. among different countries. Therefore, each country exports the commodities which it can produce at a lower opportunity cost or, in other words, lower marginal cost of production and imports the rest. This would ultimately be beneficial for all countries engaging in free trade as each would gain through its specialization
A researcher uses an experiment to scientifically test out a hypothesis. In an experiment there are many different factors that are involved. There is the independent variable, which is the cause, it is the one that is being manipulated, and the dependent variable, which is the effect, is the response. When conducting a experiment it is important to make sure that the only thing than can affect the dependent variable is the independent variable. This is known as internal validity. Using random assignment to separate the participants into groups helps eliminate any outside factors, and creates an equal chance for all participants to be apart of the experimental conditions. There are many pros and cons to this type of method. The experimental method creates a strong control of the variables involved in the experiment, which allows an easier determination on cause and effect. If needed, it is fairly easy to replicate an experiment and is less time consuming than other research methods. However there are many downfalls as well. When conducting an experiment the setting of where the experiment is taking place is more artificial which may cause certain behaviors that wouldn’t occur in real life. This is known as external validity, which is the measure of how much the results of a study can be generalized and used in different situations, and people. To improve external validity cover stories are created when conducting experiments so the participants are not aware of what is really going on, or experiments are done in a natural setting as opposed to in a laboratory. However, this creates less control over confounding variables that can affect the experiment, which can create bias results (Aronson,
Write 2 mini case studies. One should recount an effective coaching or counseling situation. The other recount an ineffective coaching or counseling situation. The case should be based on a real event, either from your own personal experience or from the experience of someone you know well. Use principles of supportive communication and listening in your cases.
In order for an experiment to be considered a true experimental design, the design must fit specific criteria. The researcher must have a hypothesis for a cause and effect relationship between variables, the treatment group, the control group, random selection for the treatment group, and random assignment for the control group. In a simple experiment, the researcher forms two groups that are similar or equivalent, through probability, to each other in every way possible appropriate to the concept of experiment. The treatment group receives the procedure for the experiment and the control group does not. Therefore, the only difference between the groups will be that one group receives the treatment for the experiment and one group does note. After the experiment is conducted the researcher analysis the results in both groups.