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What are three non-experimental research methods? Define and explain the type of data that would be used in each of your chosen methods.

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Smith, R. A., & Davis, S. F. (2010). The psychologist as detective: An introduction to conducting research in psychology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall

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Three non experimental research methods are survey questionnaires, first-person or natural observation by the researcher, and interviews. The kind of data that will be used in relation to survey questionnaires, are the answers provided by individuals in relation to the questions that were developed by the researcher about a particular research topic. ...

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