Question 1

You can exclude study participants for all of these reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  on the basis of researcher judgment that other individuals would benefit more from participation. 
B)  on the basis of previous research indicating that certain participants are more appropriate. 
C)  on the basis of medical history that it may be medically unhealthy, damaging, or problematic for them to participate in the study. 
D)  on the basis of researcher judgment that the study will obtain greater significance if those individuals are prohibited from participating. 
A)  on the basis of researcher judgment that other individuals would benefit more from participation. 
B)  on the basis of previous research indicating that certain participants are more appropriate. 
C)  on the basis of medical history that it may be medically unhealthy, damaging, or problematic for them to participate in the study. 
D)  on the basis of researcher judgment that the study will obtain greater significance if those individuals are prohibited from participating.

Question 2

(Scenario III) The study described in Scenario III examined the effect of two independent variables on risky behavior. Based on this design, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There could potentially be one main effect and one interaction. 
B)  If a main effect is identified, then there will automatically be an interaction. 
C)  If there is an interaction, then there will not be a main effect. 
D)  The design allows for three hypotheses to be tested. 
A)  There could potentially be one main effect and one interaction. 
B)  If a main effect is identified, then there will automatically be an interaction. 
C)  If there is an interaction, then there will not be a main effect. 
D)  The design allows for three hypotheses to be tested.

Question 3

Dr. Wilomena was describing what makes a successful researcher in her methods course. The students were surprised to hear her say that _____ is a key characteristic in a good researcher.

Accepted Answer

A)  dogmatism 
B)  strictness 
C)  rigidity 
D)  flexibility 
A)  dogmatism 
B)  strictness 
C)  rigidity 
D)  flexibility

Question 4

All of the following are noted limitations regarding the study carried out throughout Chapter 11, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  confederates and research assistant were not kept blinded to conditions. 
B)  research confederates may have created a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  confederates were aware that they were participating in an experiment. 
D)  the study did not control for competing scents among participants. 
A)  confederates and research assistant were not kept blinded to conditions. 
B)  research confederates may have created a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  confederates were aware that they were participating in an experiment. 
D)  the study did not control for competing scents among participants.

Question 5

Tyrese wants to conduct a study on how athletics influence a student's practical cognitive flexibility. Which of the following would be the best for optimizing mundane realism?

Accepted Answer

A)  art class 
B)  a research laboratory 
C)  a classroom 
D)  a library 
A)  art class 
B)  a research laboratory 
C)  a classroom 
D)  a library

Question 6

Dr. Viola wants to learn the averages of all participants in his study, but only wants to focus on each level of one independent variable and disregard the other independent variables. Dr. Viola is most interested in:

Accepted Answer

A)  cell mean. 
B)  marginal mean. 
C)  mean squares. 
D)  sum of squares. 
A)  cell mean. 
B)  marginal mean. 
C)  mean squares. 
D)  sum of squares.

Question 7

Dr. Tezin wants to focus on only one independent variable at a time, and ignore the effects of all other independent variables in her upcoming study. Dr. Tezin is most concerned about a:

Accepted Answer

A)  main effect hypothesis. 
B)  interaction effect hypothesis. 
C)  suppression effect. 
D)  crossover interaction. 
A)  main effect hypothesis. 
B)  interaction effect hypothesis. 
C)  suppression effect. 
D)  crossover interaction.

Question 8

In a 3 × 2 × 3 × 5 factorial design how many levels does the fourth independent variable have?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  11 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  9 
D)  11

Question 9

(Scenario III) Suppose the researchers described in Scenario III added a third level of THC (5.6%) and added a third variable, gender. This design would now produce how many unique treatment conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  12 
D)  24 
A)  3 
B)  6 
C)  12 
D)  24

Question 10

Each of the following is an example of an interaction, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  how well you do in music class depends on your aptitude, the type of instrument you play, and your family history of musicians. 
B)  how much you like your friend is determined by how many times she likes your social media posts. 
C)  how much you like your job is determined by how many hours you have worked, the day of the week, and how productive you have been. 
D)  how much you enjoy running determined by how tired you are, how your body feels, and how far you plan on running. 
A)  how well you do in music class depends on your aptitude, the type of instrument you play, and your family history of musicians. 
B)  how much you like your friend is determined by how many times she likes your social media posts. 
C)  how much you like your job is determined by how many hours you have worked, the day of the week, and how productive you have been. 
D)  how much you enjoy running determined by how tired you are, how your body feels, and how far you plan on running.

Question 11

Dr. McKay is training research confederates and is reviewing the list of skills that are necessary to be a successful and well-trained research confederate. All of the following are important skills, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  being comfortable taking on multiple roles. 
B)  being familiar with research principles. 
C)  treating all participants the same. 
D)  having knowledge of the research hypothesis. 
A)  being comfortable taking on multiple roles. 
B)  being familiar with research principles. 
C)  treating all participants the same. 
D)  having knowledge of the research hypothesis.

Question 12

Dr. Raqui computed a two-way factorial analysis of variance with types of aggression (relational or overt) and the type of communication method (email, phone, or in-person) as the independent variables, and the level of self-esteem as the dependent variable. The relational aggression main effect was significant, F(1, 222) = 4.2, p = .001, eta2 = .031. Which of the following represents the F score?

Accepted Answer

A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  .031 
A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  .031

Question 13

Dr. Olip is using a two-way ANOVA to examine how different candy companies' advertising mediums affect candy sales. Dr. Olip wants to examine the mean of the dependent variable for participants who like Cadbury the best and also like print media the best. Dr. Olip will be referring to:

Accepted Answer

A)  cell mean. 
B)  marginal mean. 
C)  mean squares. 
D)  sum of squares. 
A)  cell mean. 
B)  marginal mean. 
C)  mean squares. 
D)  sum of squares.

Question 14

In a 2 × 2 × 5 × 3 × 5 factorial design how many levels does the third independent variable have?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  9

Question 15

How many possible outcomes, including both main effects and interaction effects, are possible for a factorial design with two independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  10

Question 16

Pause (2004) studied the association between androgen steroids and pheromones. Participants in this study were asked to choose a seat in a waiting area. What percentage of participants chose the seat with androstenone at posttest?

Accepted Answer

A)  13.6% 
B)  21.2% 
C)  27.8% 
D)  39.1% 
A)  13.6% 
B)  21.2% 
C)  27.8% 
D)  39.1%

Question 17

Stefan is interested in conducting a study examining colleges students' sleep patterns and their influence on roommate interactions. Which of the following settings would be the best for optimizing mundane realism?

Accepted Answer

A)  a doctor's waiting room 
B)  a library 
C)  a dorm room 
D)  a classroom 
A)  a doctor's waiting room 
B)  a library 
C)  a dorm room 
D)  a classroom

Question 18

_____ is an effect in which two variables combine to produce an outcome that is bigger than what each individual variable contributes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Carryover effect 
B)  Synergistic effect 
C)  Main effect 
D)  Suppression effect 
A)  Carryover effect 
B)  Synergistic effect 
C)  Main effect 
D)  Suppression effect

Question 19

In a 3 × 3 factorial design how many possible combinations of the independent variables exist?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  9

Question 20

In a 5 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 4 × 4 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8 
A)  2 
B)  4 
C)  6 
D)  8

You can exclude study participants for all of these reasons EXCEPT:

(Scenario III) The study described in Scenario III examined the effect of two independent variables on risky behavior. Based on this design, which of the following is true?

Dr. Wilomena was describing what makes a successful researcher in her methods course. The students were surprised to hear her say that _____ is a key characteristic in a good researcher.

All of the following are noted limitations regarding the study carried out throughout Chapter 11, EXCEPT:

Tyrese wants to conduct a study on how athletics influence a student's practical cognitive flexibility. Which of the following would be the best for optimizing mundane realism?

Dr. Viola wants to learn the averages of all participants in his study, but only wants to focus on each level of one independent variable and disregard the other independent variables. Dr. Viola is most interested in:

Dr. Tezin wants to focus on only one independent variable at a time, and ignore the effects of all other independent variables in her upcoming study. Dr. Tezin is most concerned about a:

In a 3 × 2 × 3 × 5 factorial design how many levels does the fourth independent variable have?

(Scenario III) Suppose the researchers described in Scenario III added a third level of THC (5.6%) and added a third variable, gender. This design would now produce how many unique treatment conditions?

Each of the following is an example of an interaction, EXCEPT:

Dr. McKay is training research confederates and is reviewing the list of skills that are necessary to be a successful and well-trained research confederate. All of the following are important skills, EXCEPT:

Dr. Olip is using a two-way ANOVA to examine how different candy companies' advertising mediums affect candy sales. Dr. Olip wants to examine the mean of the dependent variable for participants who like Cadbury the best and also like print media the best. Dr. Olip will be referring to:

In a 2 × 2 × 5 × 3 × 5 factorial design how many levels does the third independent variable have?

How many possible outcomes, including both main effects and interaction effects, are possible for a factorial design with two independent variables?

Pause (2004) studied the association between androgen steroids and pheromones. Participants in this study were asked to choose a seat in a waiting area. What percentage of participants chose the seat with androstenone at posttest?

Stefan is interested in conducting a study examining colleges students' sleep patterns and their influence on roommate interactions. Which of the following settings would be the best for optimizing mundane realism?

_____ is an effect in which two variables combine to produce an outcome that is bigger than what each individual variable contributes.

In a 3 × 3 factorial design how many possible combinations of the independent variables exist?

In a 5 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 4 × 4 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

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You can exclude study participants for all of these reasons EXCEPT:

(Scenario III) The study described in Scenario III examined the effect of two independent variables on risky behavior. Based on this design, which of the following is true?

Dr. Wilomena was describing what makes a successful researcher in her methods course. The students were surprised to hear her say that _____ is a key characteristic in a good researcher.

All of the following are noted limitations regarding the study carried out throughout Chapter 11, EXCEPT:

Tyrese wants to conduct a study on how athletics influence a student's practical cognitive flexibility. Which of the following would be the best for optimizing mundane realism?

Dr. Viola wants to learn the averages of all participants in his study, but only wants to focus on each level of one independent variable and disregard the other independent variables. Dr. Viola is most interested in:

Dr. Tezin wants to focus on only one independent variable at a time, and ignore the effects of all other independent variables in her upcoming study. Dr. Tezin is most concerned about a:

In a 3 × 2 × 3 × 5 factorial design how many levels does the fourth independent variable have?

(Scenario III) Suppose the researchers described in Scenario III added a third level of THC (5.6%) and added a third variable, gender. This design would now produce how many unique treatment conditions?

Each of the following is an example of an interaction, EXCEPT:

Dr. McKay is training research confederates and is reviewing the list of skills that are necessary to be a successful and well-trained research confederate. All of the following are important skills, EXCEPT:

Dr. Olip is using a two-way ANOVA to examine how different candy companies' advertising mediums affect candy sales. Dr. Olip wants to examine the mean of the dependent variable for participants who like Cadbury the best and also like print media the best. Dr. Olip will be referring to:

In a 2 × 2 × 5 × 3 × 5 factorial design how many levels does the third independent variable have?

How many possible outcomes, including both main effects and interaction effects, are possible for a factorial design with two independent variables?

Pause (2004) studied the association between androgen steroids and pheromones. Participants in this study were asked to choose a seat in a waiting area. What percentage of participants chose the seat with androstenone at posttest?

Stefan is interested in conducting a study examining colleges students' sleep patterns and their influence on roommate interactions. Which of the following settings would be the best for optimizing mundane realism?

_____ is an effect in which two variables combine to produce an outcome that is bigger than what each individual variable contributes.

In a 3 × 3 factorial design how many possible combinations of the independent variables exist?

In a 5 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 4 × 4 factorial design there are how many independent variables?

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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

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

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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