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Child Development 9th Edition Berk Solutions Manual
Child Development 9th Edition Berk Solutions Manual
Child Development 9th Edition Berk Solutions Manual
CHAPTER 2
RESEARCH STRATEGIES
CHAPTER-AT-A-GLANCE
Chapter Outline Instruction Ideas Supplements
From Theory to Hypothesis pp. 41–42 Learning Objective 2.1 Test Bank Items 1–4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer the following:
2.1 Describe the role of theories, hypotheses, and research questions in the research process. (pp. 41–42)
2.2 Describe research methods commonly used to study children, noting strengths and limitations of each. (pp. 42–53)
2.3 Explain how reliability and validity apply to research methods and to the overall accuracy of research findings and
conclusions. (pp. 54–55)
2.4 Distinguish correlational and experimental research designs, noting strengths and limitations of each. (pp. 55–60)
2.5 Describe designs for studying development, noting strengths and limitations of each. (pp. 60–66)
2.6 What special ethical issues arise in doing research on children? (pp. 66–69)
LECTURE OUTLINE