Question 1

One of the main differences between theories and hypotheses is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  theories tend to be broader than hypotheses. 
B)  hypotheses tend to be broader than theories. 
C)  theories tend to be externally valid,whereas hypotheses tend to be internally valid. 
D)  theories use operational definitions,whereas hypotheses do not. 
A)  theories tend to be broader than hypotheses. 
B)  hypotheses tend to be broader than theories. 
C)  theories tend to be externally valid,whereas hypotheses tend to be internally valid. 
D)  theories use operational definitions,whereas hypotheses do not.

Question 2

If there is a strong correlation suggesting that more parental involvement is associated with a higher IQ for children,which would be the most likely correlation coefficient?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.90 
B)  0.80 
C)  0.20 
D)  0 
A)  1.90 
B)  0.80 
C)  0.20 
D)  0

Question 3

Concepts such as "intelligence" and "memory" mean different things to different people.In order to define variables specifically in terms of how they are produced or measured,scientific researchers use ________________________.

Accepted Answer

operationa

Question 4

One of the important advantages of correlational research is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be used to infer causal relations. 
B)  is not susceptible to the social desirability bias. 
C)  can be used to make predictions. 
D)  tends to have higher internal validity than do other research methods. 
A)  can be used to infer causal relations. 
B)  is not susceptible to the social desirability bias. 
C)  can be used to make predictions. 
D)  tends to have higher internal validity than do other research methods.

One of the main differences between theories and hypotheses is that:

If there is a strong correlation suggesting that more parental involvement is associated with a higher IQ for children,which would be the most likely correlation coefficient?

Concepts such as "intelligence" and "memory" mean different things to different people.In order to define variables specifically in terms of how they are produced or measured,scientific researchers use ________________________.

One of the important advantages of correlational research is that it:

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 2: Studying Behaviour Scientifically

One of the main differences between theories and hypotheses is that:

If there is a strong correlation suggesting that more parental involvement is associated with a higher IQ for children,which would be the most likely correlation coefficient?

Concepts such as "intelligence" and "memory" mean different things to different people.In order to define variables specifically in terms of how they are produced or measured,scientific researchers use ________________________.

One of the important advantages of correlational research is that it:

Psychology: the Science of Behaviour

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

Genes, Evolution, and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning and Adaptation: the Role of Experience

Memory

Language and Thinking

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Development Over the Lifespan

Behaviour in a Social Context

Personality

Stress, Coping, and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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