Question 1

Which of the following is a subtle way that researchers can influence an interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  asking leading questions 
B)  having a personal agenda 
C)  researcher's attire 
D)  angling for professional gain 
A)  asking leading questions 
B)  having a personal agenda 
C)  researcher's attire 
D)  angling for professional gain

Question 2

Luna has developed a research question that requires her to interview participants regarding their childhood experiences as well as complete surveys that ask participants questions about their current level of functioning. What approach is Luna using for her research question?

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative approach 
B)  quantitative approach 
C)  mixed-methods approach 
D)  holistic approach 
A)  qualitative approach 
B)  quantitative approach 
C)  mixed-methods approach 
D)  holistic approach

Question 3

When Marsha is writing an APA-style report of her qualitative study, in which section will her findings be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  method 
C)  discussion 
D)  results 
A)  introduction 
B)  method 
C)  discussion 
D)  results

Question 4

_____ research uses statistics to objectively examine relationships, whereas _____ research uses words to understand participants' unique experiences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative; quantitative 
B)  Quantitative; mixed 
C)  Qualitative; mixed 
D)  Quantitative; qualitative 
A)  Qualitative; quantitative 
B)  Quantitative; mixed 
C)  Qualitative; mixed 
D)  Quantitative; qualitative

Question 5

Which is the correct order of operations in a top-down approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  gather information; formulate theory; confirm or reject predictions 
B)  make a theory-based prediction; gather information; confirm or reject predictions 
C)  confirm or reject predictions; formulate theory; gather information 
D)  gather information; confirm or reject predictions; formulate theory 
A)  gather information; formulate theory; confirm or reject predictions 
B)  make a theory-based prediction; gather information; confirm or reject predictions 
C)  confirm or reject predictions; formulate theory; gather information 
D)  gather information; confirm or reject predictions; formulate theory

Question 6

Research that focuses on gaining in-depth information about a few individuals with the goal of developing a more thorough understanding of their perspectives and experiences is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed methods research. 
D)  experimental research. 
A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed methods research. 
D)  experimental research.

Question 7

The number of inferences made on the part of the researcher is _____ for qualitative research than for quantitative research.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher 
B)  lower 
C)  the same 
D)  exactly one more 
A)  higher 
B)  lower 
C)  the same 
D)  exactly one more

Question 8

_____ is a middle ground that includes the strengths, but omits the weaknesses, of both qualitative and quantitative research.

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental studies 
B)  Correlational studies 
C)  Bottom-up studies 
D)  Mixed methods research 
A)  Experimental studies 
B)  Correlational studies 
C)  Bottom-up studies 
D)  Mixed methods research

Question 9

Dr. Potter is a developmental psychologist who studies teacher-student interactions. If she goes into participants' schools to gather data from both teachers and students, then Dr. Potter is utilizing a:

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative analysis. 
B)  mixed methods analysis. 
C)  holistic analysis. 
D)  situated analysis. 
A)  quantitative analysis. 
B)  mixed methods analysis. 
C)  holistic analysis. 
D)  situated analysis.

Question 10

Boyd is a journalist with the local paper and is working on a story regarding new education legislation. Boyd plans to interview several teachers, principals, and lawmakers regarding their thoughts on the new legislation. Boyd prefers that his interviews are more conversational and typically does not plan questions ahead of time. Boyd is likely to engage in which type of interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  structured 
B)  unstructured 
C)  semi-unstructured 
D)  semistructured 
A)  structured 
B)  unstructured 
C)  semi-unstructured 
D)  semistructured

Question 11

A research approach that uses the views of the people involved in the situation to understand the experience and its meaning is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  holistic approach. 
B)  situated approach. 
C)  archival approach. 
D)  phenomenological approach. 
A)  holistic approach. 
B)  situated approach. 
C)  archival approach. 
D)  phenomenological approach.

Question 12

For topics on which there is little research or information, it is best to let participants' information guide the development of a theory. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a bottom-up approach. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed research. 
D)  a top-down approach. 
A)  a bottom-up approach. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed research. 
D)  a top-down approach.

Question 13

The systematic analysis of communication in which researchers organize responses in order to summarize the substance of the communication is known as _____ analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  conversation 
B)  content 
C)  grounded theory 
D)  critical incident 
A)  conversation 
B)  content 
C)  grounded theory 
D)  critical incident

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a concern for qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  demand characteristics 
B)  social desirability bias 
C)  interviewer bias 
D)  generalizability of results to a broader population 
A)  demand characteristics 
B)  social desirability bias 
C)  interviewer bias 
D)  generalizability of results to a broader population

Question 15

In qualitative research, how do interviewers maintain confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)  They only state the participants' names in published reports. 
B)  They do not ask for participants' names. 
C)  They assign pseudonyms to participants. 
D)  They mix-up participants' names so they are assigned to different responses. 
A)  They only state the participants' names in published reports. 
B)  They do not ask for participants' names. 
C)  They assign pseudonyms to participants. 
D)  They mix-up participants' names so they are assigned to different responses.

Question 16

There was a recent robbery at the local bank. Lucia is a detective with the police department and is interviewing several bank personnel regarding the event. Lucia has the bank personnel focus specifically on the robbery and only asks questions relevant to the robbery. Lucia is using which interview technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  open-ended 
B)  semistructured 
C)  critical incident 
D)  unstructured 
A)  open-ended 
B)  semistructured 
C)  critical incident 
D)  unstructured

Question 17

Conversation analysis is a technique that involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  the systematic analysis of communication in which researchers organize responses in order to summarize the substance of the communication. 
B)  the process of using multiple techniques to assess the same information. 
C)  an examination of the natural patterns of dialogue that focuses on features such as turn taking, gaze direction, and how speakers sequence speech. 
D)  numbers and statistics to objectively examine associations between variables, predict outcomes, and make comparisons. 
A)  the systematic analysis of communication in which researchers organize responses in order to summarize the substance of the communication. 
B)  the process of using multiple techniques to assess the same information. 
C)  an examination of the natural patterns of dialogue that focuses on features such as turn taking, gaze direction, and how speakers sequence speech. 
D)  numbers and statistics to objectively examine associations between variables, predict outcomes, and make comparisons.

Question 18

News reporters often use _____ analyses to tell the story of their interviewees.

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative 
B)  quantitative 
C)  mixed method 
D)  experimental 
A)  qualitative 
B)  quantitative 
C)  mixed method 
D)  experimental

Question 19

(Scenario I) The researchers of the study described in Scenario I identified several small factors (i.e., it's illegal, it may negatively affect brain development, it could lead to delinquent behavior) that contributed to the parents' overall disapproval of their children using marijuana. The process of doing this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  conversation analysis. 
B)  content analysis. 
C)  holistic analysis. 
D)  situated analysis. 
A)  conversation analysis. 
B)  content analysis. 
C)  holistic analysis. 
D)  situated analysis.

Question 20

A perspective that explicitly questions basic assumptions about the nature and capabilities of research is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  grounded theory technique. 
B)  visual ethnography. 
C)  the postmodern approach. 
D)  conversation analysis. 
A)  grounded theory technique. 
B)  visual ethnography. 
C)  the postmodern approach. 
D)  conversation analysis.

Which of the following is a subtle way that researchers can influence an interview?

Luna has developed a research question that requires her to interview participants regarding their childhood experiences as well as complete surveys that ask participants questions about their current level of functioning. What approach is Luna using for her research question?

When Marsha is writing an APA-style report of her qualitative study, in which section will her findings be described?

_ research uses statistics to objectively examine relationships, whereas _ research uses words to understand participants' unique experiences.

Which is the correct order of operations in a top-down approach?

Research that focuses on gaining in-depth information about a few individuals with the goal of developing a more thorough understanding of their perspectives and experiences is called:

The number of inferences made on the part of the researcher is _____ for qualitative research than for quantitative research.

_____ is a middle ground that includes the strengths, but omits the weaknesses, of both qualitative and quantitative research.

Dr. Potter is a developmental psychologist who studies teacher-student interactions. If she goes into participants' schools to gather data from both teachers and students, then Dr. Potter is utilizing a:

A research approach that uses the views of the people involved in the situation to understand the experience and its meaning is called the:

For topics on which there is little research or information, it is best to let participants' information guide the development of a theory. This is known as:

The systematic analysis of communication in which researchers organize responses in order to summarize the substance of the communication is known as _____ analysis.

Which of the following is NOT a concern for qualitative research?

In qualitative research, how do interviewers maintain confidentiality?

Conversation analysis is a technique that involves:

News reporters often use _____ analyses to tell the story of their interviewees.

A perspective that explicitly questions basic assumptions about the nature and capabilities of research is known as:

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Which of the following is a subtle way that researchers can influence an interview?

Luna has developed a research question that requires her to interview participants regarding their childhood experiences as well as complete surveys that ask participants questions about their current level of functioning. What approach is Luna using for her research question?

When Marsha is writing an APA-style report of her qualitative study, in which section will her findings be described?

_____ research uses statistics to objectively examine relationships, whereas _____ research uses words to understand participants' unique experiences.

Which is the correct order of operations in a top-down approach?

Research that focuses on gaining in-depth information about a few individuals with the goal of developing a more thorough understanding of their perspectives and experiences is called:

The number of inferences made on the part of the researcher is _____ for qualitative research than for quantitative research.

_____ is a middle ground that includes the strengths, but omits the weaknesses, of both qualitative and quantitative research.

Dr. Potter is a developmental psychologist who studies teacher-student interactions. If she goes into participants' schools to gather data from both teachers and students, then Dr. Potter is utilizing a:

A research approach that uses the views of the people involved in the situation to understand the experience and its meaning is called the:

For topics on which there is little research or information, it is best to let participants' information guide the development of a theory. This is known as:

The systematic analysis of communication in which researchers organize responses in order to summarize the substance of the communication is known as _____ analysis.

Which of the following is NOT a concern for qualitative research?

In qualitative research, how do interviewers maintain confidentiality?

Conversation analysis is a technique that involves:

News reporters often use _____ analyses to tell the story of their interviewees.

A perspective that explicitly questions basic assumptions about the nature and capabilities of research is known as:

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

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

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

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

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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_ research uses statistics to objectively examine relationships, whereas _ research uses words to understand participants' unique experiences.