Experimental Research Methods

Out of the eight popular research methodologies found in chapter 13 I found the experimental research method to be the most interesting. Mostly due to the interaction the researcher has with the research and the subject in which the research is being conducted about. I liked the complexity behind the research questions and can be molded in various ways in an attempt to gain a desired outcome. I would compare it almost to what would be considered trick questions, however in this case there is no right or wrong answers, nor do they normally lead to a clear and concise answer. If, for instance, I wanted to conduct experimental research in regards to some aspect of deception I could ask a question such as, “Do you believe that if a person is not telling you a complete depiction of a situation that they are trying to deceive you?” There is no clear and concise answer to the question but the question itself is an attempt to generate suspicion in the mind of the subject. The answers received could led to a better understanding of what is believed to constitute deception itself.