Biological+Principles+in+Research

Biological Principles in Research
With a partner, you will give an overview of a research study relating to each of the 3 key biological principles below. the overview will be organized following the basic research procedures: //*on page17-19 Aim -- purpose of study Target Population -- the group that is investigated - Participants -- people/animals that take part in the study - Sample -- the nature of the participants (the number of people/animals) Procedure Findings Ethics// //(did the research process raise any ethical issues?)// Refer to p22 for the ethical guidelines

The bullets below each principle refer to the common methods for doing research within that principle. Use the search function in the [|APA website] to help you find research studies.

Place each of your overviews on the respective principle page.

• Brain Scans • Invasive Techniques • Post-Mortem • Animal • Observation (especially of people with known brain damage)
 * I.** **Brain (& Nervous System)**

• Animal • Blood Sampling • Drug Trials
 * II. Chemical (neurotransmitters) & Hormones**

• Observational twin studies • Observational family studies • Genetic testing • Adoption studies
 * III. Genetics**