Suppose you wanted to study the effects of COVID-19 on mood—which of the three methods (case study, naturalistic observation, or survey) might you select and
why? What would be the goal?
- Select a method
- Develop a testable hypothesis
- Explain how you would collect data. Who would you collect data from? How would you recruit people right now during the pandemic?
- Why do you think your approach would be helplful to the understanding of the impacts of COVID-19 on mental health?
- How do you keep a positive mood during this pandemic?
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