Psyc 255 Synthesis Paper

“Quantitative and Qualitative” were the two principal approaches in psychological research currently (Bavelas, 1998). Quantitative research is concerned with applying statistical approaches to test hypotheses. Statistical methods are to consider as the analysis of data, it normally concerned with “probabilistic model” as a background. (Sibson, 1999), the prominent characteristic of probabilistic model is as the analysis of data was collected, which is considered about “mean, medians, proportions, p values, correlations or regression coefficients” (Wood et al., 2010, p.60), and it is possible that we will be represented by graphs, plots, charts, table and so forth (Soiferman, 2010, p. 6).

Within this assignment there will be a clear demonstration and understanding of the concept of research in relation to the acquisition of underpinning knowledge appropriate to my programme of study. I will also be undertaking a comparative analysis of the nature and validity of quantitative and qualitative research methods. I will also be demonstrating skills in critical analysis of methods of data collection and selection of appropriate methods to informing future working practice. I will also be analyse the ethical considerations in relation to the development and undertaking of research.

Mental health providers utilize many forms of research from the interventions that they use to provide care to their clients all the way to the assessment’s that they use to gauge the level of satisfaction of their clients with their services and how effective their services are in regards to their overall mental health wellness.

How this chapter makes a unique contribution This chapter presented several different research studies that illustrated what interventions actually help clients to get well. It also could assist mental health professionals in implementing these interventions. The CBT research study presented in this chapter was the only study illustrated (in this chapter) that met some of the high standards of research efficacy. This project had a control group, randomly assigned participants to control groups and participants were observed over-time. These standards are important for mental health professionals who want to evaluate these research studies so they can decide if they want to implement them into their treatment programs.

Psychologists look for explanations for human behavior; they reach conclusions through research processes which attempt to explain or even predict said behavior. Researchers strive to obtain facts and discover ‘what’ and ‘why’ with regards to understanding cause and effect and this research may help to understand human cognition and memory. There are many advantages and disadvantages in using particular methods of psychological research but this essay will examine and assess only the advantages of three different methods of research, giving examples.

ABSTRACT This study describes two types of research methods frequently used by researchers to conduct their study. The two type of research methods undertaken for this study are the Field Experiments and Longitudinal Study. The aim is to promote a better understanding of each of the two research methods. This study also compares and contrast the two methods and study advantages and disadvantages of each one.

My initial thoughts towards behavioral research did not encompass a complete understanding of its significance. Thus, there was a feeling of ambiguity towards its relevance, especially in the scope of everyday life. However, after reading Chapters 1 and 2 of Methods in Behavioral Research, the necessity for behavioral research became more defined. Specifically, the findings accumulated through research can be applied in various aspects of life, such as aiding mental health professionals in patient care decisions, developing educational programs, and influencing Supreme Court decisions (Cozby & Bates, 2012).

This chapter will present the research design, ethical approval processes, the characteristics of the participants, and their recruitment. It will detail the research procedure, in order to promote replicability

Psychological research describes investigations psychologists undertake in order to review and analyse a specific hypothesis, (a theory about the relationship between defined variables). Research allows theories to be confirmed, amended or rejected and often leads to further research as requirements evolve. Psychological research can take many forms, from laboratory based experiments to non-invasive viewing of subjects in their own environment. This research can take place using human or non-human subjects and the analysed results applied to human behaviour or experience within many disciplines including, education, legal or occupational.

It is important to mention at this stage that a research study presented by a researcher may not give complete information about the selected topic. There can be certain limitations of methodology and the new researchers may criticise it for being incomplete. As research is a circular process in which ideas can be added and extracted by researchers anytime, the application of the presented ideas by one researcher are tested and verified.

Research methodology is a way how the research is conducted step by step and in order. There are two methods used for data collection which is the primary data and secondary data. These data can be obtained and used many ways. The data is taken and analyzed in advance to produce a result that we can use for research and future reference. This study will relate to the objective we want to achieve and finding the answer to every objective we seek. In order to successfully achieve the objectives we seek, we must know

Ponterotto (2005) further states that the aim of quantitative research is the prediction, and control of variables that can be expressed as mathematical formulas to determine functional relationships.

This chapter introduces brief information about research background and rationale; next, research problems are specified which are then directed down to research objectives. Finally, ethical confirmation is presented, coming up with the research structure.

Some points about the methodology and method employed in the research have been mentioned above. In this section, a deeper discussion will proceed covering merits and drawbacks of certain items. Furthermore, a tentative suggestion of another way of designing the research will be provided.

The chapter focuses on to identify the research approach, research onion and the research philosophy to conduct the research in proper manner. The research design based on which the entire research will be conducted is identified in the chapter in details. Robson and McCartan (2016) argued that the specific research process requires to be identified by the researcher to conduct the research efficiently. The research methodology identified in the chapter will help the researcher to formulate the outcomes of the study.