Question 1

Which of the following was the research question used by Albert Bandura in his study with Bobo Dolls and children?

Accepted Answer

A) Does the type of reinforcement or punishment given to model influence the observer's aggressive behavior? 
B) Does observational learning impact children? 
C) Does the use of reinforcement influence children? 
D) Does the use of a Bobo doll influence the reinforcement of children in play? 
A) Does the type of reinforcement or punishment given to model influence the observer's aggressive behavior? 
B) Does observational learning impact children? 
C) Does the use of reinforcement influence children? 
D) Does the use of a Bobo doll influence the reinforcement of children in play?

Question 2

When hypotheses are mutually exclusive they both are correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Most research questions are developed from everyday experiences, functional problems, prior research, and theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

For his study, Tim has stated his research hypothesis as : H1 $\mu  $1 2.What do the symbols mean?

Accepted Answer

A) The mean of population 1 is equal to the mean of population 2. 
B) The mean of population 1 is greater than the mean of population 2. 
C) The mean of population 1 is less than the mean of population 2. 
D) The mean of population 1 is not equal to the mean of population 2. 
A) The mean of population 1 is equal to the mean of population 2. 
B) The mean of population 1 is greater than the mean of population 2. 
C) The mean of population 1 is less than the mean of population 2. 
D) The mean of population 1 is not equal to the mean of population 2.

Question 5

In the chapter, a study by Albert Bandura was discussed.Which of the following was not a research topic?

Accepted Answer

A) observational learning 
B) reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) Bobo dolls 
A) observational learning 
B) reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) Bobo dolls

Question 6

Jason is searching for information on his research topic.Jason puts in his search engine, "pornography and drugs." Jason's use of the word "and" is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) increase the number of returned results. 
B) to help with finding overlapping material. 
C) decrease the number of returned results. 
D) to limit the number of overlapping pieces of material. 
A) increase the number of returned results. 
B) to help with finding overlapping material. 
C) decrease the number of returned results. 
D) to limit the number of overlapping pieces of material.

Question 7

The three options for a research hypothesis are there is a difference, increasing, or decreasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Susan is conducting a research study and has developed two hypotheses.She is planning to test against the null hypothesis.The null hypothesis states________ .

Accepted Answer

A) there is a relationship between the scores of the dependent variables. 
B) there is no difference between the scores of the dependent variables. 
C) there is a significant relationship between the scores of the dependent variables. 
D) there no significant interest in the independent variables. 
A) there is a relationship between the scores of the dependent variables. 
B) there is no difference between the scores of the dependent variables. 
C) there is a significant relationship between the scores of the dependent variables. 
D) there no significant interest in the independent variables.

Question 9

Dave has developed a research question.In addition, he has developed two hypotheses for his research question.The first hypothesis states there is no difference between the scores on the dependent variables.This is known as the________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) research 
C) null 
D) exhaustive 
A) first 
B) research 
C) null 
D) exhaustive

Question 10

According to the text, the use of the Internet for searching is questionable because the Internet is not always________ and________ .

Accepted Answer

A) verifiable, reliable. 
B) truthful, honest. 
C) valid, tested. 
D) truthful, valid. 
A) verifiable, reliable. 
B) truthful, honest. 
C) valid, tested. 
D) truthful, valid.

Question 11

In psychology, a hypothesis is an educated guess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is least likely to contain information that is valid or reliable?

Accepted Answer

A) .com 
B) .edu 
C) ..gov 
D) .org 
A) .com 
B) .edu 
C) ..gov 
D) .org

Question 13

A statement by a researcher about the relationship between variables is known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) theory 
B) hypothesis 
C) correlation 
D) testimonial 
A) theory 
B) hypothesis 
C) correlation 
D) testimonial

Question 14

Tom has developed a________ that states there is a relationship between caffeine and alertness.

Accepted Answer

A) theory 
B) correlation 
C) statement 
D) hypothesis 
A) theory 
B) correlation 
C) statement 
D) hypothesis

Question 15

The symbol $\mu  $ represents the mean of the sample.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A research hypothesis can state all of the following except,________ .

Accepted Answer

A) there is a difference. 
B) there will be an increase. 
C) there will be a decrease. 
D) there is no difference. 
A) there is a difference. 
B) there will be an increase. 
C) there will be a decrease. 
D) there is no difference.

Question 17

You have been discussing a research project with your friend Jerri.Jerri has told you that her research hypothesis states, the mean of population 1 is less than the mean of population 2.How would you write this research hypothesis in symbols?

Accepted Answer

A) H1 $\mu  $1 2 
B) H0 $\mu  $1 2 
C) H1 $\mu  $1 $\neq$ $\mu  $2 
D) H0 $\mu  $1 = $\mu  $2 
A) H1 $\mu  $1 2 
B) H0 $\mu  $1 2 
C) H1 $\mu  $1 $\neq$ $\mu  $2 
D) H0 $\mu  $1 = $\mu  $2

Question 18

You have been discussing a research project with your friend Tony.Tony has told you that his hypothesis states, the mean of population 1 is equal to the mean of population 2.How would you write this research hypothesis in symbols?

Accepted Answer

A) H1 $\mu  $1 = $\mu  $2 
B) H0 $\mu  $1 2 
C) H1 $\mu  $1 $\neq  $ $\mu  $2 
D) H0 $\mu  $1 = $\mu  $2 
A) H1 $\mu  $1 = $\mu  $2 
B) H0 $\mu  $1 2 
C) H1 $\mu  $1 $\neq  $ $\mu  $2 
D) H0 $\mu  $1 = $\mu  $2

Question 19

Using the Heinz ketchup example, write the following hypothesis in symbols : People are less willing to buy red ketchup than green ketchup.

Accepted Answer

A) H1 $\mu  $red ketchup) > $\mu  $green ketchup) 
B) H0 $\mu  $red ketchup) green ketchup) 
C) H1 $\mu  $red ketchup) green ketchup) 
D) H0 $\mu  $red ketchup) > $\mu  $green ketchup) 
A) H1 $\mu  $red ketchup) > $\mu  $green ketchup) 
B) H0 $\mu  $red ketchup) green ketchup) 
C) H1 $\mu  $red ketchup) green ketchup) 
D) H0 $\mu  $red ketchup) > $\mu  $green ketchup)

Question 20

The chapter discussed some of the work done by Dr.John Nash.Dr.Nash's work was originally only applied in the field of mathematics.Later, researchers took his theory and applied them in economics, psychology, and other fields.This is an example of getting a research idea by using an) ________

Accepted Answer

A) everyday experience. 
B) prior research study. 
C) functional problem. 
D) theory. 
A) everyday experience. 
B) prior research study. 
C) functional problem. 
D) theory.

Which of the following was the research question used by Albert Bandura in his study with Bobo Dolls and children?

When hypotheses are mutually exclusive they both are correct.

Most research questions are developed from everyday experiences, functional problems, prior research, and theory.

For his study, Tim has stated his research hypothesis as : H₁ $\mu$ ₁ < $\mu$ ₂.What do the symbols mean?

In the chapter, a study by Albert Bandura was discussed.Which of the following was not a research topic?

Jason is searching for information on his research topic.Jason puts in his search engine, "pornography and drugs." Jason's use of the word "and" is to ________.

The three options for a research hypothesis are there is a difference, increasing, or decreasing.

Susan is conducting a research study and has developed two hypotheses.She is planning to test against the null hypothesis.The null hypothesis states________ .

Dave has developed a research question.In addition, he has developed two hypotheses for his research question.The first hypothesis states there is no difference between the scores on the dependent variables.This is known as the________ hypothesis.

According to the text, the use of the Internet for searching is questionable because the Internet is not always and .

In psychology, a hypothesis is an educated guess.

Which of the following is least likely to contain information that is valid or reliable?

A statement by a researcher about the relationship between variables is known as a ________.

Tom has developed a________ that states there is a relationship between caffeine and alertness.

The symbol $\mu$ represents the mean of the sample.

A research hypothesis can state all of the following except,________ .

You have been discussing a research project with your friend Jerri.Jerri has told you that her research hypothesis states, the mean of population 1 is less than the mean of population 2.How would you write this research hypothesis in symbols?

You have been discussing a research project with your friend Tony.Tony has told you that his hypothesis states, the mean of population 1 is equal to the mean of population 2.How would you write this research hypothesis in symbols?

Using the Heinz ketchup example, write the following hypothesis in symbols : People are less willing to buy red ketchup than green ketchup.

The chapter discussed some of the work done by Dr.John Nash.Dr.Nash's work was originally only applied in the field of mathematics.Later, researchers took his theory and applied them in economics, psychology, and other fields.This is an example of getting a research idea by using an) ________

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Nonexperimental Research Methods

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

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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Exam 6: Hypothesis Testing

Which of the following was the research question used by Albert Bandura in his study with Bobo Dolls and children?

When hypotheses are mutually exclusive they both are correct.

Most research questions are developed from everyday experiences, functional problems, prior research, and theory.

For his study, Tim has stated his research hypothesis as : H1 μ\mu μ 1 < μ\mu μ 2.What do the symbols mean?

In the chapter, a study by Albert Bandura was discussed.Which of the following was not a research topic?

Jason is searching for information on his research topic.Jason puts in his search engine, "pornography and drugs." Jason's use of the word "and" is to ________.

The three options for a research hypothesis are there is a difference, increasing, or decreasing.

Susan is conducting a research study and has developed two hypotheses.She is planning to test against the null hypothesis.The null hypothesis states________ .

Dave has developed a research question.In addition, he has developed two hypotheses for his research question.The first hypothesis states there is no difference between the scores on the dependent variables.This is known as the________ hypothesis.

According to the text, the use of the Internet for searching is questionable because the Internet is not always________ and________ .

In psychology, a hypothesis is an educated guess.

Which of the following is least likely to contain information that is valid or reliable?

A statement by a researcher about the relationship between variables is known as a ________.

Tom has developed a________ that states there is a relationship between caffeine and alertness.

The symbol μ\mu μ represents the mean of the sample.

A research hypothesis can state all of the following except,________ .

You have been discussing a research project with your friend Jerri.Jerri has told you that her research hypothesis states, the mean of population 1 is less than the mean of population 2.How would you write this research hypothesis in symbols?

You have been discussing a research project with your friend Tony.Tony has told you that his hypothesis states, the mean of population 1 is equal to the mean of population 2.How would you write this research hypothesis in symbols?

Using the Heinz ketchup example, write the following hypothesis in symbols : People are less willing to buy red ketchup than green ketchup.

The chapter discussed some of the work done by Dr.John Nash.Dr.Nash's work was originally only applied in the field of mathematics.Later, researchers took his theory and applied them in economics, psychology, and other fields.This is an example of getting a research idea by using an) ________

Psychology As a Science

Goals and Methods of Psychology

Ethics

Nonexperimental Research Methods

Variables, Reliability, and Validity

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

Filters

For his study, Tim has stated his research hypothesis as : H₁ $\mu$ ₁ < $\mu$ ₂.What do the symbols mean?

According to the text, the use of the Internet for searching is questionable because the Internet is not always and .

The symbol $\mu$ represents the mean of the sample.