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[Field research in the social sciences]
Zeitschrift Fur Klinische Psychologie Und Psychotherapie
|January 1, 1979
Summary
This study categorizes social science field research by experimental design and research "field" components. It concludes that both laboratory and field studies are essential and complementary for comprehensive research.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Research Methodology
Context:
- Field research in social sciences involves complex variables.
- Understanding research designs is crucial for valid findings.
Purpose:
- To categorize field research based on experimental design and research components.
- To explore the nuances of natural versus artificial treatments and settings.
- To discuss the implications of subject awareness in research.
Summary:
- Field research is classified using experimental designs (experimental, quasi-experimental, pre-experimental) and research components (treatment, behavior).
- Both treatment and behavior can be natural or artificial, occurring in natural or artificial settings.
- Subjects may or may not be aware of the research or its hypotheses, influencing study design.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of diverse research methodologies.
- Emphasizes the complementary nature of laboratory and field studies.
- Provides a framework for designing and interpreting social science research.