Because psychology, as a field,lovesdefinitions, lets start with one.
We already know that scales like this can be ineffective, particularly when studying pain, for example.
Descriptive Observational Research
Think ofobservational researchlike an ethically-focused version of people-watching.
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Those [data points] are some practical, quantitative tools that are helpful.
I think that, by design, the descriptive research might not tell you why a phenomenon is happening.
Thankfully, there are plenty of guides from established researchers about how to best conduct these interviews and/orformulate surveys.
At its core, descriptive research is rooted in a collaborative style that allows deeper insights when used effectively.
University of Minnesota.Introduction to Psychology.
