Exam 2: The Research Hypothesis

When looking for literature sources for a research project, Sarah looked for information in the Journal of Counseling Psychology and in her social psychology textbook.What types of sources are each of these?

Computer databases such as PsycINFO are searched using

Most computer databases

Which of the following best represents the inductive method?

In a correlational research design, the term outcome variable is used to refer to the

Charles has noticed that every time it rains, both his car and his lawn mower are hard to start up.On the basis of these observations, he develops a theory that humidity reduces the ability of gasoline to burn effectively.Charles's theory can be said to have been developed on the basis of which of the following?

Which of the following is the best example of a research hypothesis?

It is hypothesized that living in integrated housing causes decreased racist attitudes.In this case, the independent variable is ______ and the dependent variable is ______.

Kate has decided to conduct an experiment that studies why students at high schools may become violent.Which of the following methods has Kate used to develop her experiment?