Approaches in the Study of People

Naturalistic Observation Documentary Research Experimental Method Correlational Approach Survey Case Study

Naturalistic Approach
Observing happenings or incidents completely in the natural setting It is also called spontaneous observation Involves notation and recording of events without any attempt to control or manipulate factors surrounding the events

Documentary Research
Involves learning new facts and principles through the collection and analysis of documents and records Often used in history, linguistics and humanities

Experimental Method
Endeavors to establish the cause-and-effect relationship

This method critically involves the systematic observation and measurement of results.

Correlational Approach
This method attempts to establish the relationship between phenomena

*Correlation of Coefficient

Survey
Systematic method of studying behavior through the use of interviews and questionnaires
Scientific selection- Sampling

Kinds of Sampling

Random Sampling Stratified Sampling Double Sampling Cluster Sampling

Case Study
It is an exhaustive and extensive investigation of an individual or company Included in the case study are information on personality structure, social relationships, significant life events, as well as scholastic and vocational data *Case study is valuable in exploring the nature and cause of a behavioral problem