Question 1

Which of the following is not an advantage to survey research?

Accepted Answer

A) easy to administer 
B) numerous participants 
C) gather information on a variety of issues 
D) social desirability 
A) easy to administer 
B) numerous participants 
C) gather information on a variety of issues 
D) social desirability

Question 2

Which of the following examples illustrates how Goal 7: Communication Skills in Psychology was covered in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative research 
B) approaching problems effectively 
C) applying problems to everyday life 
D) communicating effectively 
A) qualitative research 
B) approaching problems effectively 
C) applying problems to everyday life 
D) communicating effectively

Question 3

Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center conducted a study to examine the relationship between weight in children and tooth decay.This was an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) correlational research 
B) archival research 
C) case study 
D) survey research 
A) correlational research 
B) archival research 
C) case study 
D) survey research

Question 4

A friend in your class wants to construct close-ended questions for a survey.From the reasons listed below, why do you think your friend is interested in using close-ended questions?

Accepted Answer

A) detailed and thoughtful answers 
B) no set responses 
C) faster to score 
D) easy to write 
A) detailed and thoughtful answers 
B) no set responses 
C) faster to score 
D) easy to write

Question 5

The first step to survey construction is to think about the purpose of the survey.This is important for all the reasons below except:

Accepted Answer

A) to prevent asking too many questions 
B) to prevent asking too few questions 
C) to remain on topic 
D) to anticipate possible responses 
A) to prevent asking too many questions 
B) to prevent asking too few questions 
C) to remain on topic 
D) to anticipate possible responses

Question 6

Which of the following examples illustrates how Goal 2: Research Methods in Psychology was covered in this chapter?

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative research 
B) approaching problems effectively 
C) applying problems to everyday life 
D) communicating effectively 
A) qualitative research 
B) approaching problems effectively 
C) applying problems to everyday life 
D) communicating effectively

Question 7

Naturalistic observations can only be conducted on animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a suggestion for survey construction?

Accepted Answer

A) provide at least 2 alternatives 
B) avoid negative wording 
C) avoid leading questions 
D) write in an unbiased manner 
A) provide at least 2 alternatives 
B) avoid negative wording 
C) avoid leading questions 
D) write in an unbiased manner

Question 9

Ethnographies are primarily associated with the field of psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Archival studies use existing data records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Social desirability is an advantage to survey research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ is frequently used by psychologists to examine portrayals in the medi

Accepted Answer

A) naturalistic observation 
B) survey research 
C) content analysis 
D) correlational research 
A) naturalistic observation 
B) survey research 
C) content analysis 
D) correlational research

Question 13

Which of the following is similar to archival research in the use of existing documents?

Accepted Answer

A) naturalistic observation 
B) survey research 
C) content analysis 
D) correlational research 
A) naturalistic observation 
B) survey research 
C) content analysis 
D) correlational research

Question 14

Case studies provide an ethical alternative to experiments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Surveys can be costly to administer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Qualitative research is deductive by nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Jason and Kelly are trying to decide on which research method they should employ for a project in their research methods class.They have decided to use a correlational research method.Of the reasons listed below, what is the best reason why Jason and Kelly selected this method?

Accepted Answer

A) It will allow them to investigate a topic with fewer ethical restrictions. 
B) It will show cause and effect. 
C) It is not ethical. 
D) It eliminates alternative explanations. 
A) It will allow them to investigate a topic with fewer ethical restrictions. 
B) It will show cause and effect. 
C) It is not ethical. 
D) It eliminates alternative explanations.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a suggestion for survey construction?

Accepted Answer

A) provide at least 2 alternatives 
B) determine types of questions 
C) ask about one issue per question 
D) make alternatives clear 
A) provide at least 2 alternatives 
B) determine types of questions 
C) ask about one issue per question 
D) make alternatives clear

Question 19

Jason and Kelly are trying to decide on which research method they should employ for a project in their research methods class.They have decided to use a correlational research method.Of the reasons below, what is the best reason why Jason and Kelly selected this method?

Accepted Answer

A) It will allow them to make predictions. 
B) It will show cause and effect. 
C) It is not ethical. 
D) It eliminates alternative explanations. 
A) It will allow them to make predictions. 
B) It will show cause and effect. 
C) It is not ethical. 
D) It eliminates alternative explanations.

Question 20

Think about the differences between qualitative and quantitative research.Of the following terms, which term below fits least well?

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative 
B) subjectivity 
C) emerging hypotheses 
D) quantitative 
A) qualitative 
B) subjectivity 
C) emerging hypotheses 
D) quantitative

Which of the following is not an advantage to survey research?

Which of the following examples illustrates how Goal 7: Communication Skills in Psychology was covered in this chapter?

Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center conducted a study to examine the relationship between weight in children and tooth decay.This was an example of which of the following?

A friend in your class wants to construct close-ended questions for a survey.From the reasons listed below, why do you think your friend is interested in using close-ended questions?

The first step to survey construction is to think about the purpose of the survey.This is important for all the reasons below except:

Which of the following examples illustrates how Goal 2: Research Methods in Psychology was covered in this chapter?

Naturalistic observations can only be conducted on animals.

Which of the following is not a suggestion for survey construction?

Ethnographies are primarily associated with the field of psychology.

Archival studies use existing data records.

Social desirability is an advantage to survey research.

__________ is frequently used by psychologists to examine portrayals in the medi

Which of the following is similar to archival research in the use of existing documents?

Case studies provide an ethical alternative to experiments.

Surveys can be costly to administer.

Qualitative research is deductive by nature.

Jason and Kelly are trying to decide on which research method they should employ for a project in their research methods class.They have decided to use a correlational research method.Of the reasons listed below, what is the best reason why Jason and Kelly selected this method?

Which of the following is not a suggestion for survey construction?

Jason and Kelly are trying to decide on which research method they should employ for a project in their research methods class.They have decided to use a correlational research method.Of the reasons below, what is the best reason why Jason and Kelly selected this method?

Think about the differences between qualitative and quantitative research.Of the following terms, which term below fits least well?

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

Hypothesis Testing

Selection of Variables, Operational Definitions, and Measurements Issues

Selection and Assignment of Participants

Controls and Threats to Interval Validity

Between Subjects Designs

Within Subjects Designs

Factorial Designs

Singe Case Designs

Hypothesis Testing Revisited and Interpreting Results

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Exam 4: Nonexperimental Research Methods

Which of the following is not an advantage to survey research?

Which of the following examples illustrates how Goal 7: Communication Skills in Psychology was covered in this chapter?

Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center conducted a study to examine the relationship between weight in children and tooth decay.This was an example of which of the following?

A friend in your class wants to construct close-ended questions for a survey.From the reasons listed below, why do you think your friend is interested in using close-ended questions?

The first step to survey construction is to think about the purpose of the survey.This is important for all the reasons below except:

Which of the following examples illustrates how Goal 2: Research Methods in Psychology was covered in this chapter?

Naturalistic observations can only be conducted on animals.

Which of the following is not a suggestion for survey construction?

Ethnographies are primarily associated with the field of psychology.

Archival studies use existing data records.

Social desirability is an advantage to survey research.

__________ is frequently used by psychologists to examine portrayals in the medi

Which of the following is similar to archival research in the use of existing documents?

Case studies provide an ethical alternative to experiments.

Surveys can be costly to administer.

Qualitative research is deductive by nature.

Jason and Kelly are trying to decide on which research method they should employ for a project in their research methods class.They have decided to use a correlational research method.Of the reasons listed below, what is the best reason why Jason and Kelly selected this method?

Which of the following is not a suggestion for survey construction?

Jason and Kelly are trying to decide on which research method they should employ for a project in their research methods class.They have decided to use a correlational research method.Of the reasons below, what is the best reason why Jason and Kelly selected this method?

Think about the differences between qualitative and quantitative research.Of the following terms, which term below fits least well?

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

Hypothesis Testing

Selection of Variables, Operational Definitions, and Measurements Issues

Selection and Assignment of Participants

Controls and Threats to Interval Validity

Between Subjects Designs

Within Subjects Designs

Factorial Designs

Singe Case Designs

Hypothesis Testing Revisited and Interpreting Results

Apa Style: Sixth Edition

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