01 Oct What are the major differences between experimental, quasi experimental, and non-experimental research?
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 1
The Scientific Method – Cause and Effect
What are the major differences between experimental, quasi experimental, and non-experimental research?
Discuss the three major conditions to meet cause and effect (be sure to review your text for further information). Provide a typical experimental “weakness” that wouldn’t allow a researcher to determine cause and effect.
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 2
Between- and Within-subjects Approaches
Develop a hypothetical research scenario and research question that would necessitate the use of a Posttest Control Group Design. The research can be either experimental or quasi-experimental. The O1 represents the outcome measure (dependent variable) and the X represents the treatment (independent variable).
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 3
Factorial Designs and Single-case Approach
Develop a hypothetical research scenario that would necessitate the use of a A-B-A Design. The research will be considered experimental. What would the major dependent variable be?
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 4
Survey Approach
Develop a hypothetical research scenario that would warrant the application of the survey approach. Would this application utilize a cross-sectional or longitudinal design? Why or why not?
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 5
Central Limit Theorem
Describe one aspect of the Central Limit Theorem and explain how this concept would be applied in relation to any one of the research designs you came up with in the previous exercises.
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 6
Normal Distribution and Law of Large Numbers
In your hypothetical example of a survey study, how would the Law of Large Numbers apply in regard to the overall validity of the study?
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 7
Misuse of Statistics
From your own experience, when have you seen statistics being “misused” in an attempt to manipulate or sway judgment?
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 8
Battling Bad Science
What was the most interesting aspect of the TED TALK video? How does this apply to your own field of study?
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 9
Legalizing Drugs (Debate)
Which side of the debate did you side with? Did you change your opinion after the debate or did it remain the same? Elaborate on your response. Be respectful of your classmates’ responses.
PYCL507 Research and Evaluation for Counsellors
Exercise 10
Tricks of the Trade
Discuss some ideas of how researchers and editors can tighten up the field of research and ensure validity to the finding.
