Exam 4: Nonexperimental Methods: Descriptive Methods, Correlational Studies, Ex Post Facto Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sampling, and Basic Research Strategies

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The complete set of individuals we wish to examine is called the _______.

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Question 81

Abby is conducting an observational study of walking speed by college students between classes. She observes behavior at two time periods in the morning, two in the afternoon, and two in the evening. Abby has engaged in ___________ sampling.

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Question 82

What is an ex post facto study? Give an example.

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Question 83

What is the goal of naturalistic observation?

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Question 84

What are some disadvantages to doing telephone interviewing?

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Question 85

What is pilot testing and why is it necessary?

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Question 86

If there is a positive correlation between number of hours spent studying and exam grades, then the _ time people spend studying, the _ their exam grades.

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Question 87

In order to successfully utilize stratified random sampling, the researcher would need to

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Question 88

Distinguish between content validity, concurrent validity, and criterion validity. Give an example of each.

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Question 89

Cliff administers his "Closeness with Family" questionnaire to a sample of children when they are 9 years old and then again when they turn 15. Cliff has done ________ research.

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Question 90

Once chosen, a score, event, or participant can be returned to the population to be selected again. This technique is referred to as

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Question 91

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in developing a good survey?

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Question 92

Leslie and Charlie observe children on a playground and note instances of aggression displayed by the children. They have engaged in what kind of research?

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Question 93

Which of the following is NOT a reason why interobserver reliability might be low?

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Question 94

If you would like to determine the percentage of the population that engages in a particular behavior, you would use a(n) _________ survey.

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Question 95

________ tests are designed to measure a specific aspect of the individual's motivational state or interpersonal capability.

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Question 96

Describe the advantages and disadvantages associated with mail surveys.

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Question 97

Selective deposit refers to

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Question 98

Describe the advantages and disadvantages associated with personal interviews.

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Question 99

Shaundra gave her new survey to 10 participants to get their reactions to the questions. She then made modifications to the survey and gave it to a larger sample. Shaundra has engaged in

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The complete set of individuals we wish to examine is called the _______.

Abby is conducting an observational study of walking speed by college students between classes. She observes behavior at two time periods in the morning, two in the afternoon, and two in the evening. Abby has engaged in ___________ sampling.

What is an ex post facto study? Give an example.

What is the goal of naturalistic observation?

What are some disadvantages to doing telephone interviewing?

What is pilot testing and why is it necessary?

If there is a positive correlation between number of hours spent studying and exam grades, then the _ time people spend studying, the _ their exam grades.

In order to successfully utilize stratified random sampling, the researcher would need to

Distinguish between content validity, concurrent validity, and criterion validity. Give an example of each.

Cliff administers his "Closeness with Family" questionnaire to a sample of children when they are 9 years old and then again when they turn 15. Cliff has done ________ research.

Once chosen, a score, event, or participant can be returned to the population to be selected again. This technique is referred to as

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in developing a good survey?

Leslie and Charlie observe children on a playground and note instances of aggression displayed by the children. They have engaged in what kind of research?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why interobserver reliability might be low?

If you would like to determine the percentage of the population that engages in a particular behavior, you would use a(n) _________ survey.

________ tests are designed to measure a specific aspect of the individual's motivational state or interpersonal capability.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages associated with mail surveys.

Selective deposit refers to

Describe the advantages and disadvantages associated with personal interviews.

Shaundra gave her new survey to 10 participants to get their reactions to the questions. She then made modifications to the survey and gave it to a larger sample. Shaundra has engaged in

Psychological Research and the Research Methods Course

Developing a Good Research Idea and Conducting an Ethical Project

Qualitative Research Methods

Using the Scientific Method in Psychology

Conducting a Good Experiment I: Variables and Control

Conducting a Good Experiment Ii: Final Considerations, Unanticipated Influences, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Internal and External Validity

Using Statistics to Answer Questions

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With More Than Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Multiple Independent Variables

Alternative Research Designs

Writing and Assembling an Apa-Format Research Report

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Exam 4: Nonexperimental Methods: Descriptive Methods, Correlational Studies, Ex Post Facto Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sampling, and Basic Research Strategies

The complete set of individuals we wish to examine is called the _______.

Abby is conducting an observational study of walking speed by college students between classes. She observes behavior at two time periods in the morning, two in the afternoon, and two in the evening. Abby has engaged in ___________ sampling.

What is an ex post facto study? Give an example.

What is the goal of naturalistic observation?

What are some disadvantages to doing telephone interviewing?

What is pilot testing and why is it necessary?

If there is a positive correlation between number of hours spent studying and exam grades, then the _____ time people spend studying, the _____ their exam grades.

In order to successfully utilize stratified random sampling, the researcher would need to

Distinguish between content validity, concurrent validity, and criterion validity. Give an example of each.

Cliff administers his "Closeness with Family" questionnaire to a sample of children when they are 9 years old and then again when they turn 15. Cliff has done ________ research.

Once chosen, a score, event, or participant can be returned to the population to be selected again. This technique is referred to as

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in developing a good survey?

Leslie and Charlie observe children on a playground and note instances of aggression displayed by the children. They have engaged in what kind of research?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why interobserver reliability might be low?

If you would like to determine the percentage of the population that engages in a particular behavior, you would use a(n) _________ survey.

________ tests are designed to measure a specific aspect of the individual's motivational state or interpersonal capability.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages associated with mail surveys.

Selective deposit refers to

Describe the advantages and disadvantages associated with personal interviews.

Shaundra gave her new survey to 10 participants to get their reactions to the questions. She then made modifications to the survey and gave it to a larger sample. Shaundra has engaged in

Psychological Research and the Research Methods Course

Developing a Good Research Idea and Conducting an Ethical Project

Qualitative Research Methods

Using the Scientific Method in Psychology

Conducting a Good Experiment I: Variables and Control

Conducting a Good Experiment Ii: Final Considerations, Unanticipated Influences, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Internal and External Validity

Using Statistics to Answer Questions

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With More Than Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Multiple Independent Variables

Alternative Research Designs

Writing and Assembling an Apa-Format Research Report

Filters

If there is a positive correlation between number of hours spent studying and exam grades, then the _ time people spend studying, the _ their exam grades.