Question 1

What is the main advantage of contrived observation (compared with other types of observational research)?

Accepted Answer

A) ​It gives the researcher assurance that the observed behaviors are natural. 
B) ​It is less likely that the researcher is influencing the behaviors being observed. 
C) It is more efficient because the researcher does not have to wait for specific behaviors to occur naturally. 
D) ​It is less likely that the researcher will impose subjective interpretations on the data. 
A) ​It gives the researcher assurance that the observed behaviors are natural. 
B) ​It is less likely that the researcher is influencing the behaviors being observed. 
C) It is more efficient because the researcher does not have to wait for specific behaviors to occur naturally. 
D) ​It is less likely that the researcher will impose subjective interpretations on the data.

Question 2

Observing children's behavior while having them play a game in the laboratory is an example of participant observation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a limitation of survey research?

Accepted Answer

A) ​It only can be used to measure attitudes and opinions. 
B) ​It cannot be used to measure specific behaviors. 
C) The results are often difficult to evaluate. 
D) ​The results are limited by the truthfulness of the participants. 
A) ​It only can be used to measure attitudes and opinions. 
B) ​It cannot be used to measure specific behaviors. 
C) The results are often difficult to evaluate. 
D) ​The results are limited by the truthfulness of the participants.

Question 4

Recording how many hours a week your roommate spends studying involves using the ____ method,while simply recording whether or not your roommate studies in a week involves using the ____ method.

Accepted Answer

A) interval; frequency 
B) duration; interval 
C) frequency; duration 
D) ​interval; duration 
A) interval; frequency 
B) duration; interval 
C) frequency; duration 
D) ​interval; duration

Question 5

On a questionnaire,Dr.Ondirk asks participants to answer the following questions? "What do you think about the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes?" This is an example of a(n)____ question.

Accepted Answer

A) ​restricted 
B) ​rating scale 
C) open-ended 
D) ​partially open-ended 
A) ​restricted 
B) ​rating scale 
C) open-ended 
D) ​partially open-ended

Question 6

The case study design can be used to establish causal relationships between variables.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Rosenham's research investigating the experiences of patients and patient-staff interactions in psychiatric hospitals is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​participant observation 
B) ​naturalistic observation 
C) correlational research 
D) ​case study research 
A) ​participant observation 
B) ​naturalistic observation 
C) correlational research 
D) ​case study research

Question 8

In an observational study of children in a day care setting,you select one participant at a time for observation.This is an example of using ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​time sampling 
B) ​event sampling 
C) individual sampling 
D) ​interval methodology 
A) ​time sampling 
B) ​event sampling 
C) individual sampling 
D) ​interval methodology

Question 9

How does the descriptive research strategy differ from the experimental or nonexperimental research strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) ​It involves comparing groups of scores. 
B) ​It does not concern relationships between variables. 
C) It attempts to describe and explain relationships between variables. 
D) ​It does not involve the measurement of variables. 
A) ​It involves comparing groups of scores. 
B) ​It does not concern relationships between variables. 
C) It attempts to describe and explain relationships between variables. 
D) ​It does not involve the measurement of variables.

Question 10

A case study typically involves the detailed study of a single ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​disease or psychiatric disorder 
B) ​clinical treatment 
C) group such as a fraternity or an athletic team 
D) ​individual 
A) ​disease or psychiatric disorder 
B) ​clinical treatment 
C) group such as a fraternity or an athletic team 
D) ​individual

Question 11

One problem with observational research is that it can be very time consuming.However,this problem is minimized by using participant observation.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The idiographic approach to research involves ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​direct observation of individuals without their knowledge 
B) ​interviewing people in a small group setting 
C) the intensive study of one individual 
D) ​the study of groups 
A) ​direct observation of individuals without their knowledge 
B) ​interviewing people in a small group setting 
C) the intensive study of one individual 
D) ​the study of groups

Question 13

Although surveys can be used with a variety of different research strategies,the defining characteristic of the survey research design is that the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​research is conducted in field settings rather than in a laboratory 
B) ​intent is simply to describe behaviors 
C) intent is to demonstrate a relationship between behavior and other variables 
D) ​intent is to explain the causes of the behaviors being surveyed 
A) ​research is conducted in field settings rather than in a laboratory 
B) ​intent is simply to describe behaviors 
C) intent is to demonstrate a relationship between behavior and other variables 
D) ​intent is to explain the causes of the behaviors being surveyed

Question 14

What is a problem with surveys administered by mail?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​You do not know exactly who completed the survey. 
B) ​You cannot maintain participant confidentiality. 
C) A mailed survey can be inconvenient for participants. 
D) ​A mailed survey can be threatening to participants. 
A) ​You do not know exactly who completed the survey. 
B) ​You cannot maintain participant confidentiality. 
C) A mailed survey can be inconvenient for participants. 
D) ​A mailed survey can be threatening to participants.

Question 15

Which method for administering a survey requires the greatest amount of time from the researcher?

Accepted Answer

A) ​mailing surveys 
B) ​making phone calls 
C) distributing surveys to a group of participants 
D) ​using the Internet 
A) ​mailing surveys 
B) ​making phone calls 
C) distributing surveys to a group of participants 
D) ​using the Internet

Question 16

Administering a survey by telephone ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​allows for lengthy surveys 
B) ​is subject to interviewer bias 
C) is typically quite time-efficient 
D) ​requires only a small number of research assistants 
A) ​allows for lengthy surveys 
B) ​is subject to interviewer bias 
C) is typically quite time-efficient 
D) ​requires only a small number of research assistants

Question 17

Which type of question is a Likert-type question?

Accepted Answer

A) ​open-ended 
B) ​restricted 
C) rating scale 
D) ​physiological 
A) ​open-ended 
B) ​restricted 
C) rating scale 
D) ​physiological

Question 18

A political scientist uses a survey to determine whether college students' sleeping habits are related to their grade point averages.This researcher is using the descriptive survey research design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The study of the brain surgery patient HM,who lost the ability to store new memories,is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​participant observation 
B) ​naturalistic observation 
C) correlational research 
D) ​case study research 
A) ​participant observation 
B) ​naturalistic observation 
C) correlational research 
D) ​case study research

Question 20

During a study using the behavioral research strategy,it is common to prepare a list of behaviors called behavioral categories before the actual observation begins.The least likely purpose for this procedure is to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​ensure the objectivity of the measurements 
B) ​evaluate the reliability of the measurements 
C) provide an operational definition for the variables being measured 
D) ​simplify the recording task for the observer(s) 
A) ​ensure the objectivity of the measurements 
B) ​evaluate the reliability of the measurements 
C) provide an operational definition for the variables being measured 
D) ​simplify the recording task for the observer(s)

What is the main advantage of contrived observation (compared with other types of observational research)?

Observing children's behavior while having them play a game in the laboratory is an example of participant observation.

What is a limitation of survey research?

Recording how many hours a week your roommate spends studying involves using the method,while simply recording whether or not your roommate studies in a week involves using the method.

On a questionnaire,Dr.Ondirk asks participants to answer the following questions? "What do you think about the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes?" This is an example of a(n)____ question.

The case study design can be used to establish causal relationships between variables.

Rosenham's research investigating the experiences of patients and patient-staff interactions in psychiatric hospitals is an example of ____.

In an observational study of children in a day care setting,you select one participant at a time for observation.This is an example of using ____.

How does the descriptive research strategy differ from the experimental or nonexperimental research strategies?

A case study typically involves the detailed study of a single ____.

One problem with observational research is that it can be very time consuming.However,this problem is minimized by using participant observation.

The idiographic approach to research involves ____.

Although surveys can be used with a variety of different research strategies,the defining characteristic of the survey research design is that the ____.

What is a problem with surveys administered by mail?

Which method for administering a survey requires the greatest amount of time from the researcher?

Administering a survey by telephone ____.

Which type of question is a Likert-type question?

A political scientist uses a survey to determine whether college students' sleeping habits are related to their grade point averages.This researcher is using the descriptive survey research design.

The study of the brain surgery patient HM,who lost the ability to store new memories,is an example of ____.

During a study using the behavioral research strategy,it is common to prepare a list of behaviors called behavioral categories before the actual observation begins.The least likely purpose for this procedure is to ____.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

Filters

Exam 13: The Descriptive Research Strategy.

What is the main advantage of contrived observation (compared with other types of observational research)?

Observing children's behavior while having them play a game in the laboratory is an example of participant observation.​

What is a limitation of survey research?

Recording how many hours a week your roommate spends studying involves using the ____ method,while simply recording whether or not your roommate studies in a week involves using the ____ method.

On a questionnaire,Dr.Ondirk asks participants to answer the following questions? "What do you think about the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes?" This is an example of a(n)____ question.

The case study design can be used to establish causal relationships between variables.​

Rosenham's research investigating the experiences of patients and patient-staff interactions in psychiatric hospitals is an example of ____.

In an observational study of children in a day care setting,you select one participant at a time for observation.This is an example of using ____.

How does the descriptive research strategy differ from the experimental or nonexperimental research strategies?

A case study typically involves the detailed study of a single ____.

One problem with observational research is that it can be very time consuming.However,this problem is minimized by using participant observation.​

The idiographic approach to research involves ____.

Although surveys can be used with a variety of different research strategies,the defining characteristic of the survey research design is that the ____.

What is a problem with surveys administered by mail?​

Which method for administering a survey requires the greatest amount of time from the researcher?

Administering a survey by telephone ____.

Which type of question is a Likert-type question?

A political scientist uses a survey to determine whether college students' sleeping habits are related to their grade point averages.This researcher is using the descriptive survey research design.

The study of the brain surgery patient HM,who lost the ability to store new memories,is an example of ____.

During a study using the behavioral research strategy,it is common to prepare a list of behaviors called behavioral categories before the actual observation begins.The least likely purpose for this procedure is to ____.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

Filters

Observing children's behavior while having them play a game in the laboratory is an example of participant observation.

Recording how many hours a week your roommate spends studying involves using the method,while simply recording whether or not your roommate studies in a week involves using the method.

The case study design can be used to establish causal relationships between variables.

One problem with observational research is that it can be very time consuming.However,this problem is minimized by using participant observation.

What is a problem with surveys administered by mail?