Question 1

A between-subjects experiment is one in which each subject

Accepted Answer

A)  experiences each condition 
B)  serves as his or her own control 
C)  experiences only one of the conditions 
D)  both a and b 
A)  experiences each condition 
B)  serves as his or her own control 
C)  experiences only one of the conditions 
D)  both a and b

Question 2

Because the giant squid axon is larger than that of other animals, it forms a ___________ for studying nerve conduction

Accepted Answer

A)  Good preparation 
B)  Good construct 
C)  Good instrumentation 
D)  Barrier 
A)  Good preparation 
B)  Good construct 
C)  Good instrumentation 
D)  Barrier

Question 3

A control group

Accepted Answer

A)  does not take part in the experiment 
B)  is treated the same as the experimental group but is not tested 
C)  is treated the same as the experimental group except for the independent variable 
D)  is treated the same as the experimental group except for the dependent variable 
A)  does not take part in the experiment 
B)  is treated the same as the experimental group but is not tested 
C)  is treated the same as the experimental group except for the independent variable 
D)  is treated the same as the experimental group except for the dependent variable

Question 4

Matching may justified in an experiment if

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a variable that is highly correlated with the dependent variable 
B)  it is feasible to present a pretest before assigning subjects to conditions 
C)  Both a and b are true. 
D)  Matching is always justified. 
A)  there is a variable that is highly correlated with the dependent variable 
B)  it is feasible to present a pretest before assigning subjects to conditions 
C)  Both a and b are true. 
D)  Matching is always justified.

Question 5

An elegant experiment means an experiment that is

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A)  highly fashionable 
B)  easily replicable 
C)  clear and convincing 
D)  low in external validity 
A)  highly fashionable 
B)  easily replicable 
C)  clear and convincing 
D)  low in external validity

Question 6

The experimental group

Accepted Answer

A)  Does not take part in the experiment 
B)  Is treated the same as the control group, except for the independent variable 
C)  Receives no treatment 
D)  Receives all treatments 
A)  Does not take part in the experiment 
B)  Is treated the same as the control group, except for the independent variable 
C)  Receives no treatment 
D)  Receives all treatments

Question 7

In a certain experiment, Group l receives Treatment A, and Group 2 receives no treatment. Group l is the ____________ group, and Group 2 is the ______________ group.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental, control 
B)  control, experimental 
C)  experimental, experimental 
D)  None of these are true. Each group controls for the other. 
A)  experimental, control 
B)  control, experimental 
C)  experimental, experimental 
D)  None of these are true. Each group controls for the other.

Question 8

The number of subjects to be used in an experiment should depend mainly on

Accepted Answer

A)  the size of the effect 
B)  the anticipated variability of the data 
C)  the number available 
D)  both a and b 
A)  the size of the effect 
B)  the anticipated variability of the data 
C)  the number available 
D)  both a and b

Question 9

Field research generally has

Accepted Answer

A)  Less internal validity than laboratory research 
B)  Less external validity than laboratory research 
C)  Lower construct validity than laboratory research 
D)  Poorer statistical validity than laboratory research 
A)  Less internal validity than laboratory research 
B)  Less external validity than laboratory research 
C)  Lower construct validity than laboratory research 
D)  Poorer statistical validity than laboratory research

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of random allocation of subjects to groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sign-up sheet is passed around the class with times. Participants are allowed to sign up for the time that fits them best 
B)  Rats are pulled from a group cage and the first batch are placed in Condition 1, the second in Condition 2, and so on 
C)  Assign numbers individually and non-systematically, then look at a random number table to allocate them to groups. 
D)  Divide participants based on where they live 
A)  A sign-up sheet is passed around the class with times. Participants are allowed to sign up for the time that fits them best 
B)  Rats are pulled from a group cage and the first batch are placed in Condition 1, the second in Condition 2, and so on 
C)  Assign numbers individually and non-systematically, then look at a random number table to allocate them to groups. 
D)  Divide participants based on where they live

Question 11

Which of the following best conveys the idea of instrumentation of the response as control?

Accepted Answer

A)  getting the most sensitive measure of a phenomenon 
B)  using the computer to present stimuli and record responses 
C)  using the computer to analyze data 
D)  using a physical device to record the data 
A)  getting the most sensitive measure of a phenomenon 
B)  using the computer to present stimuli and record responses 
C)  using the computer to analyze data 
D)  using a physical device to record the data

Question 12

Which one of the following is not a good specific strategy for achieving control in research?

Accepted Answer

A)  using subjects as their own control 
B)  building nuisance variables into the experiment 
C)  making designs more complex 
D)  using statistical controls 
A)  using subjects as their own control 
B)  building nuisance variables into the experiment 
C)  making designs more complex 
D)  using statistical controls

Question 13

A within-subjects experiment is one in which each subject

Accepted Answer

A)  experiences each condition 
B)  serves as his or her own control 
C)  experiences only one of the conditions 
D)  both a and b 
A)  experiences each condition 
B)  serves as his or her own control 
C)  experiences only one of the conditions 
D)  both a and b

Question 14

List and describe the conditions that make using a within-subjects design viable.

Accepted Answer

You should consider using a wi

Question 15

Control is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  A standard for comparison 
B)  Any means used to rule out possible threats to the validity 
C)  Holding extraneous variables constant in an experiment 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A standard for comparison 
B)  Any means used to rule out possible threats to the validity 
C)  Holding extraneous variables constant in an experiment 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

An environment that is selected for a particular research purpose is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Construct validity 
B)  A preparation 
C)  Reliable 
D)  Instrumentation 
A)  Construct validity 
B)  A preparation 
C)  Reliable 
D)  Instrumentation

Question 17

If the independent variable is magnitude of reward, then subjects who experience a large reward say, $200) first may respond less to a small reward say, $20). This is an)

Accepted Answer

A)  Situation in which to use a within-subjects experiment 
B)  Example of a contrast effect 
C)  Example of a concurrent effect 
D)  Situation in which an experiment cannot be performed 
A)  Situation in which to use a within-subjects experiment 
B)  Example of a contrast effect 
C)  Example of a concurrent effect 
D)  Situation in which an experiment cannot be performed

Question 18

Discuss the concept of a preparation and give an example of how it might apply in a psychological experiment.

Accepted Answer

Preparation in the context of a psycholo

A between-subjects experiment is one in which each subject

Because the giant squid axon is larger than that of other animals, it forms a ___________ for studying nerve conduction

A control group

Matching may justified in an experiment if

An elegant experiment means an experiment that is

The experimental group

In a certain experiment, Group l receives Treatment A, and Group 2 receives no treatment. Group l is the group, and Group 2 is the __ group.

The number of subjects to be used in an experiment should depend mainly on

Field research generally has

Which of the following is an example of random allocation of subjects to groups?

Which of the following best conveys the idea of instrumentation of the response as control?

Which one of the following is not a good specific strategy for achieving control in research?

A within-subjects experiment is one in which each subject

List and describe the conditions that make using a within-subjects design viable.

Control is defined as

An environment that is selected for a particular research purpose is called

If the independent variable is magnitude of reward, then subjects who experience a large reward say, $200) first may respond less to a small reward say, $20). This is an)

Discuss the concept of a preparation and give an example of how it might apply in a psychological experiment.

Psychology and Science

Developing a Research Question

Ethics in Research

Writing in Psychology

Variables

Validity

Nonexperimental Research, Part I: Observational,

Nonexperimental Research, Part Ii

True Experiments, Part 1 Single-Factor Designs

True Experiments, Part 2 Factorial Designs

Single Subject Experiments

Quasi Experiments

Data Exploration, Part 1: Graphic and Descriptive Techniques

Data Exploration, Part 2: Inferential Statistics

Epilogue Biases and Limitations of Experimental Psychology

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Exam 7: Control

A between-subjects experiment is one in which each subject

Because the giant squid axon is larger than that of other animals, it forms a ___________ for studying nerve conduction

A control group

Matching may justified in an experiment if

An elegant experiment means an experiment that is

The experimental group

In a certain experiment, Group l receives Treatment A, and Group 2 receives no treatment. Group l is the ____________ group, and Group 2 is the ______________ group.

The number of subjects to be used in an experiment should depend mainly on

Field research generally has

Which of the following is an example of random allocation of subjects to groups?

Which of the following best conveys the idea of instrumentation of the response as control?

Which one of the following is not a good specific strategy for achieving control in research?

A within-subjects experiment is one in which each subject

List and describe the conditions that make using a within-subjects design viable.

Control is defined as

An environment that is selected for a particular research purpose is called

If the independent variable is magnitude of reward, then subjects who experience a large reward say, $200) first may respond less to a small reward say, $20). This is an)

Discuss the concept of a preparation and give an example of how it might apply in a psychological experiment.

Psychology and Science

Developing a Research Question

Ethics in Research

Writing in Psychology

Variables

Validity

Nonexperimental Research, Part I: Observational,

Nonexperimental Research, Part Ii

True Experiments, Part 1 Single-Factor Designs

True Experiments, Part 2 Factorial Designs

Single Subject Experiments

Quasi Experiments

Data Exploration, Part 1: Graphic and Descriptive Techniques

Data Exploration, Part 2: Inferential Statistics

Epilogue Biases and Limitations of Experimental Psychology

Filters

In a certain experiment, Group l receives Treatment A, and Group 2 receives no treatment. Group l is the group, and Group 2 is the __ group.