Scope of Research

While they may want to study everything about the people in the chosen setting, this may not be realistic given the complexities of human behavior. | For example, if the researcher is interested in dog owners' interactions with their dogs, they might tally the number of times the owner talks to their dog during a walk. | As a result, the researchers must focus observations on the specific behaviors and responses they are most interested in studying. | Before going into the field, researchers must define the scope of their research.