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Approaches in Studying Personality

Theories and Research

What is theory? A set of logically related concepts or statements, which seeks to describe and explain development and predict what kinds of behavior may occur under certain conditions.

Purpose of theory Explain the meaning of an event / phenomena it addresses Predict or suggest new information

How to decide a Good Theory? Testable Tested  Systematically Should not be based on narrow information Parsimony Subjective criteria Stimulating

RESEARCH METHODS

Research Procedure Problem statement Hypothesis (prediction) Overall plan (research design) Data Collection Data Analysis Conclusion

Types of Research Observation Survey Case Study Correlation Study Experimental Clinical

Research Design Longitudinal Study Cross-sectional Study

Data Collection technique Observation Interview (open ended) Questionnaire (close ended) Qualitative Methods

ETHICS IN RESEACH

FOUR AREAS OF CONCERN consent, harm, privacy, deception.

Ethical decision making process: Four steps in ethical decision: Define issue Brainstorm Rate ideas for solutions Re-examine solution

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