Exam 8: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

After conducting an independent samples t-test on your data, which test statistic should you examine to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference between groups?

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The _____ hypothesis is a clear and specific prediction of how the independent variable will influence the dependent variable.

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Question 142

When would using an independent samples t-test be appropriate?

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Question 143

If in a given study we want to address test performance then each of the following makes a measure more sensitive, EXCEPT:

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Question 144

Bianca is interested in examining whether traffic is related to aggressive behavior. If she measures aggressive behavior, operationalized as horn blowing frequency, observed on a local highway, rather than in a driving simulator, she would have had greater:

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Question 145

Rebekah has volunteered for a study to earn extra credit for her sociology class. All Rebekah knows is that the study is examining eating habits and social engagement. Rebekah answers a variety of questions regarding herself, including her typical eating habits and social activities. Rebekah is instructed to continue engaging in her normal habits for the next two weeks with no changes. Rebekah is unaware she has been randomly assigned to the control group of the study. Her data and other participants' data in the control group:

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Question 146

Charlie's investigation of the relationship between length of commute to work and blood pressure revealed a significant causal effect of time spent commuting on elevated blood pressure. Which of the following could represent this finding?

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Question 147

_____ is the extent to which the research setting influences the participant's behavior.

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Question 148

Why might an experimenter choose to use a behavioral measure of the dependent variable rather than a self-report measure?

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Question 149

Independent samples t-tests are appropriate for which of the following?

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Question 150

Dr. Berry is interested in understanding whether eating carbohydrates impacts energy level and distance swum during swim meets. In her study, _ is manipulated and _ is measured.

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Question 151

Dr. Kinder is studying _____, and the most appropriate means of answering this research question would be to use an experimental research design.

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Question 152

Researchers' notes during an experiment should report any experiences relevant to the participants and therefore assist in all of the following EXCEPT:

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Question 153

In an experiment designed to examine the effect of watching fearful or distressing movies on the risk of heart attacks, participants in the experimental condition would be assigned to:

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Question 154

Juanita recruits participants for a study examining the impact of adrenaline on attraction. In her study she randomly assigns participants to either receive a placebo injection or an injection of adrenaline. All participants then rate the desirability of potential romantic partners. Juanita is conducting a(n) _ and the appropriate statistical test is a(n) _.

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Question 155

(Scenario III) The researchers who conducted the study described in Scenario III were able to make a causal statement about the effect of caffeine on memory because:

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After conducting an independent samples t-test on your data, which test statistic should you examine to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference between groups?

The _____ hypothesis is a clear and specific prediction of how the independent variable will influence the dependent variable.

When would using an independent samples t-test be appropriate?

If in a given study we want to address test performance then each of the following makes a measure more sensitive, EXCEPT:

Bianca is interested in examining whether traffic is related to aggressive behavior. If she measures aggressive behavior, operationalized as horn blowing frequency, observed on a local highway, rather than in a driving simulator, she would have had greater:

Charlie's investigation of the relationship between length of commute to work and blood pressure revealed a significant causal effect of time spent commuting on elevated blood pressure. Which of the following could represent this finding?

_____ is the extent to which the research setting influences the participant's behavior.

Why might an experimenter choose to use a behavioral measure of the dependent variable rather than a self-report measure?

Independent samples t-tests are appropriate for which of the following?

Dr. Berry is interested in understanding whether eating carbohydrates impacts energy level and distance swum during swim meets. In her study, _ is manipulated and _ is measured.

Dr. Kinder is studying _____, and the most appropriate means of answering this research question would be to use an experimental research design.

Researchers' notes during an experiment should report any experiences relevant to the participants and therefore assist in all of the following EXCEPT:

In an experiment designed to examine the effect of watching fearful or distressing movies on the risk of heart attacks, participants in the experimental condition would be assigned to:

(Scenario III) The researchers who conducted the study described in Scenario III were able to make a causal statement about the effect of caffeine on memory because:

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Exam 8: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

After conducting an independent samples t-test on your data, which test statistic should you examine to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference between groups?

The _____ hypothesis is a clear and specific prediction of how the independent variable will influence the dependent variable.

When would using an independent samples t-test be appropriate?

If in a given study we want to address test performance then each of the following makes a measure more sensitive, EXCEPT:

Bianca is interested in examining whether traffic is related to aggressive behavior. If she measures aggressive behavior, operationalized as horn blowing frequency, observed on a local highway, rather than in a driving simulator, she would have had greater:

Charlie's investigation of the relationship between length of commute to work and blood pressure revealed a significant causal effect of time spent commuting on elevated blood pressure. Which of the following could represent this finding?

_____ is the extent to which the research setting influences the participant's behavior.

Why might an experimenter choose to use a behavioral measure of the dependent variable rather than a self-report measure?

Independent samples t-tests are appropriate for which of the following?

Dr. Berry is interested in understanding whether eating carbohydrates impacts energy level and distance swum during swim meets. In her study, _____ is manipulated and _____ is measured.

Dr. Kinder is studying _____, and the most appropriate means of answering this research question would be to use an experimental research design.

Researchers' notes during an experiment should report any experiences relevant to the participants and therefore assist in all of the following EXCEPT:

In an experiment designed to examine the effect of watching fearful or distressing movies on the risk of heart attacks, participants in the experimental condition would be assigned to:

(Scenario III) The researchers who conducted the study described in Scenario III were able to make a causal statement about the effect of caffeine on memory because:

Psychology As a Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions

The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Observational Research: the Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Multigroup Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Within-Subjects Design: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Factorial Design: I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours Do Pick-Up Lines Really Work

Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders

Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping

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Dr. Berry is interested in understanding whether eating carbohydrates impacts energy level and distance swum during swim meets. In her study, _ is manipulated and _ is measured.