David Morgan on Research Methods

David Morgan, Portland State University, talks to Patrick Brindle, Research Methods Publisher at SAGE Publications, about what advice he would give to new researchers, and about his views on developments in the field of research methods. The interview was filmed at the Mixed Methods Conference in Harrogate, July 2009.

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[htddu908]

@pocayama2 There kind of are two types of experimental research. True experimental design and Quasi-experimental design. In true experimental research you need a control group. With no control group, what are you measuring? True experimental research controls everything (e.g. treatment, subjects, groups, etc.). In Quasi, the researcher does not have control over one or more critical variables such as who is selected for the study (e.g. people who have been in car accidents). Hope this helps!

[pocayama2]

I am still confused. Is it really required for experimental researches to have controlled and uncontrolled groups?

[doctordrehbergsedo]

My own focus group moderation is sure to improve after listening to you. Thank you for sharing your experiences and wisdom.