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Psychology- Research Methods and Statistics
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich kind of study can establish a cause-effect relationship between variables, assuming that the research is appropriate and well conceived?surveycase studycorrelational studyexperiment
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe population in a research study is...the whole group of research interest.the smaller group that has been chosen from the group of research interest.exactly the same as the sample.always smaller than the sample.
- 3. Multiple Choice
It is a brief descriptive coefficients that summarize a given data set, which can be either a representation of the entire or a sample of a population. It is called?
Analysis
Descriptive statistics
Totality
Description Theory
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data?
Algebra
Calculus
Statistics
Geometry
- 5. Multiple Choice
A mathematical methods that employ probability theory for deducing (inferring) the properties of a population from the analysis of the properties of a data sample drawn from it. It is concerned also with the precision and reliability of the inferences it helps to draw. It is called?
Inferential statistics
Descriptive statistics
Nominal statistics
Correlation statistics
- 6. Multiple Choice
An information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help with making decisions. It is called?
Facts
Data
Input
Information simulation
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principlesCase StudySurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperiments
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThis research method is a technique for ascertaining the self – reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group.SurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperimentsCase Study
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThis is a method of research where the researcher carefully and systematically observes and records behavior without interferingObservationalCorrelationalExperimentsCase StudySurvey
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThis research method is a measure of the extent to which two variables change together, and thus of how well either variable predicts the otherCorrelationalExperimentsCase StudySurveyObservational
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThis is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).ExperimentsCase StudySurveyObservationalCorrelational
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it yields a great deal of detailed descriptive information and they are very useful in forming a hypothesisCase StudySurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperiments
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it creates an immense amount of data to be gathered quickly and inexpensively.SurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperimentsCase Study
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe advantage of this method of research is that the behavior observed in the subject(s) natural environment to be more natural, spontaneous, and varied than that observed in a laboratory.ObservationalCorrelationalExperimentsCase StudySurvey
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe advantage of this method of research is that it can help to clarify relationships between variable that cannot be explained by other research methods, in other words- predictions.CorrelationalExperimentsCase StudySurveyObservational
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe advantage of this descriptive method of research is that the strict control of variables offers researchers the opportunity to draw conclusions about cause and effect relationships.ExperimentsCase StudySurveyObservationalCorrelational
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that the research may not be a representative sample of the general population and doesn’t yield reliable conclusions about behavior.Case StudySurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperiments
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that the data is limited to only answering the question(s) asked. These limitations lead to biases, ambiguous conclusions, and low participation rates among research populations.SurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperimentsCase Study
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is the behaviors could be only one-time occurrences.ObservationalCorrelationalExperimentsCase StudySurvey
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that it does not permit researchers to draw conclusions regarding cause-and-effect relationshipsCorrelationalExperimentsCase StudySurveyObservational
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is the artificiality of the lab doesn’t lend itself to real unexpected results.ExperimentsCase StudySurveyObservationalCorrelational
- 22. Multiple ChoiceMost notable examples of this method of descriptive research are cross-sectional studies and longitudinal studies.Case StudySurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperiments
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is questions must be asked “just right” to get reliable answers and a considerable amount of honesty and trust is given in the answers.SurveyObservationalCorrelationalExperimentsCase Study
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe primary advantage of this method of research is that it allows for more control than naturalistic observationLaboratory ObservationsCorrelationalExperimentsCase StudySurvey
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that some variables are too challenging to manipulate in an experiment (emotions, other cognitive behavior). Results may not be reflective of the general population.ExperimentsCase StudySurveyObservationalCorrelational
- 26. Multiple ChoiceGive one example of an ethical issue social researchers need to consider when conducting social research.Take regular tea breaksBeing able to get a large sample sizeGain informed consentMake sure the study is reliable
- 27. Multiple ChoiceExperiments are not often done with human participants becauseThey are too expensiveIt is hard to find participantsIt is against the lawThere are frequently many ethical issues
- 28. Multiple Choice
Statistics
Branch of mathematics that is concerned with the collection and interpretation of data from samples.
A table or graph that shows how often different numbers, or scores, appear in a particular set of scores.
The arithmetic average of a distribution of numbers; the most commonly used measure of central tendency.
The score that falls in the middle of an ordered distribution of scores; half of the scores will fall above this point, and half of the scores will fall below it.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Descriptive Statistics
A way of organizing numbers and summarizing them so that they can be understood.
A table or graph that shows how often different numbers, or scores, appear in a particular set of scores.
The arithmetic average of a distribution of numbers; the most commonly used measure of central tendency.
The score that falls in the middle of an ordered distribution of scores; half of the scores will fall above this point, and half of the scores will fall below it.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Sample is
the group that is treated in the same way as the experimental group except that the experimental treatment (the independent variable) is not applied
an educated guess about the relationship between two variables
the small group of participants, out of the total number available, that a researcher studies
any factor that is capable of change
- 31. Multiple Choice
Definition Naturalistic observation
research method in which the psychologist observes the subject in a natural setting without interfering
a change in a participant's illness or behavior that results from a belief that the treatment will have an effect, rather than the actual treatment
an arrangement of data that indicates how often a particular score or observation occurs
an experiment in which neither the experimenter nor the participants know which participants received which treatment
- 32. Multiple Choice
Case study is
the small group of participants, out of the total number available, that a researcher studies
describes the direction and strength of the relationship between two sets of variables
research method that involves an intensive investigation of one or more participants
numerical methods used to determine whether research data support a hypothesis or whether results were due to chance
- 33. Multiple Choice
a survey is what type of research
research method in which information is obtained by asking many individuals a fixed set of questions
research method in which data are collected about a group of participants over a number of years to assess how certain characteristics change or remain the same during development
a situation in which a researcher's expectations influence that person's own behavior, and thereby influence the participant's behavior
research method in which data are collected from groups of participants of different ages and compared so that conclusions can be drawn about differences due to age
- 34. Multiple Choice
an educated guess about the relationship between two variables
variable
placebo effect
hypothesis
statistics
- 35. Multiple Choice
single-blind experiment is
a graph of frequency distribution shaped like a symmetrical, bell-shaped curve; a graph of normal distribution data
an experiment in which the participants are unaware of which participants received the treatment
a change in a participant's illness or behavior that results from a belief that the treatment will have an effect, rather than the actual treatment
an experiment in which neither the experimenter nor the participants know which participants received which treatment
- 36. Multiple Choice
inferential statistics
an arrangement of data that indicates how often a particular score or observation occurs
a number that describes something about the "average" score of a distribution
numerical methods used to determine whether research data support a hypothesis or whether results were due to chance
a graph of frequency distribution shaped like a symmetrical, bell-shaped curve; a graph of normal distribution data
- 37. Multiple ChoiceA client whose improvement during therapy is the result of his or her expectation of improvement rather than the result of the therapy itself is showinga placebo effectcatharsisnegative transferencetardive dyskinesia
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a step of the scientific method?
Hypothesis
Problem
Count items
Draw Conclusions
- 39. Multiple Choice
What is a hypothesis?
an educated guess
an absolute solution
a random guess
an experiment
- 40. Multiple Choice
What is a theory?
a guess on how something works
a tested conclusion accepted as true
a story explaining how the world works
an assumption
- 41. Multiple Choice
What is replication?
cloning the scientist who first did an experiment
doing an experiment for the first time
doing an experiment again and getting different results
Doing an experiment again and getting the same results
- 42. Multiple Choice
If an experiment doesn't provide the same results, it could mean...
the first experiment was fine, publish the results
the first experiment was flawed, retest
the second experiment is fine, publish the results
the second experiment was flawed and must be thrown out
- 43. Multiple Choice
What are two methods of surveying?
tests and interviews
experiments and questionnaires
interviews and questionnaires
case studies and experiments
- 44. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to generalize results?
to let the General make decisions about the results
to reinforce stereotypes
to create a trope
to apply findings based on a sample to a larger group
- 45. Multiple Choice
What is bias?
a predisposition to a certain point of view despite what the facts suggest
believing the facts, despite one's opinion
listening to opinions of politicians
believing in childhood myths
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