research-methods

Academic research fieldwork highlights how sampling strategy, mixed-mode design, and proactive quality controls help produce data that can withstand scrutiny and support confident decision-making. The post What Rigorous Academic Research Reveals About Fieldwork Decisions appeared first on The Logit Group .

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded across the research lifecycle, from question formulation through dissemination. These systems create new opportunities for efficiency and access to knowledge. They also introduce significant risks for research integrity, reproducibility, and scholarly agency. Although existing work on AI literacy provides useful foundations, most frameworks …

Welcome to Psychology Research Methods!  Created by The Research Methods Teaching and Learning Group This open education resource has been created for the use of PSY 321: Research Methods in Psychology at Portland State University.  This will serve as your reading for PSY 321 this quarter. The primary purpose of PSY 321: Research Methods in Read more »

Key Takeaways Single-subject research—which involves testing a small number of participants and focusing intensively on the behavior of each individual—is an important alternative to group research in psychology. Single-subject studies must be distinguished from qualitative research on a single person or small number of individuals. Unlike more qualitative research, single-subject research focuse…

Key Takeaways Survey research features the use of self-report measures on carefully selected samples. It is a flexible approach that can be used to study a wide variety of basic and applied research questions. Survey research has its roots in applied social research, market research, and election polling. It has since become an important Read more »