Question 1

Describe why the best strategy for finding a research idea is to begin with a general topic area.

Accepted Answer

The best strategy for finding a research

Question 2

When using PsycINFO for a literature search, it is most common to enter a(n) ____ into the database.

Accepted Answer

A)  subject word 
B)  description of the article 
C)  journal name 
D)  article title 
A)  subject word 
B)  description of the article 
C)  journal name 
D)  article title

Question 3

A good hypothesis must ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  involve a hypothetical situation 
B)  leave some variables unobserved 
C)  allow for all variables to be measured 
D)  only allow for data that supports it 
A)  involve a hypothetical situation 
B)  leave some variables unobserved 
C)  allow for all variables to be measured 
D)  only allow for data that supports it

Question 4

A potential drawback of secondary sources is that they ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  typically do not contain detailed information about any specific study 
B)  often cover a decade or more of research in a given area 
C)  provide detailed information about research methods but little about results 
D)  offer no statistical analysis in support of their conclusions 
A)  typically do not contain detailed information about any specific study 
B)  often cover a decade or more of research in a given area 
C)  provide detailed information about research methods but little about results 
D)  offer no statistical analysis in support of their conclusions

Question 5

A researcher initiates a study to determine whether playing organized sports helps children with anxiety feel less anxious. This study can best be classified as ____ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  basic 
B)  applied 
C)  systematic 
D)  necessary 
A)  basic 
B)  applied 
C)  systematic 
D)  necessary

Question 6

Describe what you can expect to see in each of the five sections of a research article.

Accepted Answer

The introduction contains a statement of

Question 7

Magazine articles that describe previous research are primary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following words or phrases makes the best subject word(s) for a database search?

Accepted Answer

A)  extroverts 
B)  party animals 
C)  people who like socializing 
D)  people with outgoing personalities 
A)  extroverts 
B)  party animals 
C)  people who like socializing 
D)  people with outgoing personalities

Question 9

After reading a discussion section of a research article, asking if there are alternative explanations for the results is a good way to come up with an idea for a future study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

While driving, you notice that you seem to encounter more impatient and rude people on the road than you do in person, and you wonder why that would be the case. This is an example of getting research ideas from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory 
B)  casual observation 
C)  systematic observation 
D)  second-hand information 
A)  theory 
B)  casual observation 
C)  systematic observation 
D)  second-hand information

Question 11

Why should a hypothesis contain a positive statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists tend to be pessimistic, which decreases productivity and analytical skills. 
B)  The scientific method assumes something does not exist unless it is proven to exist. 
C)  Researchers should not assume that a relationship exists between two entities or actions. 
D)  Researchers should not assume that a relationship exists between two entities or actions 
A)  Scientists tend to be pessimistic, which decreases productivity and analytical skills. 
B)  The scientific method assumes something does not exist unless it is proven to exist. 
C)  Researchers should not assume that a relationship exists between two entities or actions. 
D)  Researchers should not assume that a relationship exists between two entities or actions

Question 12

All journal articles are primary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A researcher is intrigued by an explanation of children's problem-solving strategies found in a journal article and develops a research study to determine whether the article's ideas are correct. This study can be classified as ____ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  basic 
B)  applied 
C)  systematic 
D)  necessary 
A)  basic 
B)  applied 
C)  systematic 
D)  necessary

Question 14

What is the most relevant question you should ask when reading a results section?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do the results have real-world applications? 
B)  Do the conclusions follow logically from the results? 
C)  Are appropriate statistics used? 
D)  Do the predicted outcomes follow from the hypothesis? 
A)  Do the results have real-world applications? 
B)  Do the conclusions follow logically from the results? 
C)  Are appropriate statistics used? 
D)  Do the predicted outcomes follow from the hypothesis?

Question 15

An empirical journal article is an example of a ____ source.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  premier 
D)  germinal 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  premier 
D)  germinal

Question 16

Which statement is the best example of a hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no relationship between fatigue and reaction time. 
B)  Sugar consumption is not related to level of activity. 
C)  Smaller class size is related to better academic performance. 
D)  Self-esteem does not affect persistence on a difficult task. 
A)  There is no relationship between fatigue and reaction time. 
B)  Sugar consumption is not related to level of activity. 
C)  Smaller class size is related to better academic performance. 
D)  Self-esteem does not affect persistence on a difficult task.

Question 17

Suppose you are looking for reliable psychological information about a specific keyword. What tool will be most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yahoo 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  PsycINFO 
D)  About.com 
A)  Yahoo 
B)  Wikipedia 
C)  PsycINFO 
D)  About.com

Question 18

When you identify a gap in the literature, you ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  have found a poorly conceived study 
B)  have found a potential research idea 
C)  are dealing with a topic that cannot be studied 
D)  are wise to switch topics 
A)  have found a poorly conceived study 
B)  have found a potential research idea 
C)  are dealing with a topic that cannot be studied 
D)  are wise to switch topics

Question 19

Which section of a research article can help you to develop ideas for studies by changing the characteristics of the participants or modifying the procedures for your own study?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The review of the literature in the introduction section of a research report is an example of a ____ source.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  premier 
D)  germinal 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  premier 
D)  germinal

Describe why the best strategy for finding a research idea is to begin with a general topic area.

When using PsycINFO for a literature search, it is most common to enter a(n) ____ into the database.

A good hypothesis must ____.

A potential drawback of secondary sources is that they ____.

A researcher initiates a study to determine whether playing organized sports helps children with anxiety feel less anxious. This study can best be classified as ____ research.

Describe what you can expect to see in each of the five sections of a research article.

Magazine articles that describe previous research are primary sources.

Which of the following words or phrases makes the best subject word(s) for a database search?

After reading a discussion section of a research article, asking if there are alternative explanations for the results is a good way to come up with an idea for a future study.

While driving, you notice that you seem to encounter more impatient and rude people on the road than you do in person, and you wonder why that would be the case. This is an example of getting research ideas from ____.

Why should a hypothesis contain a positive statement?

All journal articles are primary sources.

A researcher is intrigued by an explanation of children's problem-solving strategies found in a journal article and develops a research study to determine whether the article's ideas are correct. This study can be classified as ____ research.

What is the most relevant question you should ask when reading a results section?

An empirical journal article is an example of a ____ source.

Which statement is the best example of a hypothesis?

Suppose you are looking for reliable psychological information about a specific keyword. What tool will be most effective?

When you identify a gap in the literature, you ____.

Which section of a research article can help you to develop ideas for studies by changing the characteristics of the participants or modifying the procedures for your own study?

The review of the literature in the introduction section of a research report is an example of a ____ source.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

The Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing an Apa-Style Research Report

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Exam 2: Research Ideas and Hypotheses

Describe why the best strategy for finding a research idea is to begin with a general topic area.

When using PsycINFO for a literature search, it is most common to enter a(n) ____ into the database.

A good hypothesis must ____.

A potential drawback of secondary sources is that they ____.

A researcher initiates a study to determine whether playing organized sports helps children with anxiety feel less anxious. This study can best be classified as ____ research.

Describe what you can expect to see in each of the five sections of a research article.

Magazine articles that describe previous research are primary sources.

Which of the following words or phrases makes the best subject word(s) for a database search?

After reading a discussion section of a research article, asking if there are alternative explanations for the results is a good way to come up with an idea for a future study.

While driving, you notice that you seem to encounter more impatient and rude people on the road than you do in person, and you wonder why that would be the case. This is an example of getting research ideas from ____.

Why should a hypothesis contain a positive statement?

All journal articles are primary sources.

A researcher is intrigued by an explanation of children's problem-solving strategies found in a journal article and develops a research study to determine whether the article's ideas are correct. This study can be classified as ____ research.

What is the most relevant question you should ask when reading a results section?

An empirical journal article is an example of a ____ source.

Which statement is the best example of a hypothesis?

Suppose you are looking for reliable psychological information about a specific keyword. What tool will be most effective?

When you identify a gap in the literature, you ____.

Which section of a research article can help you to develop ideas for studies by changing the characteristics of the participants or modifying the procedures for your own study?

The review of the literature in the introduction section of a research report is an example of a ____ source.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

The Descriptive Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing an Apa-Style Research Report

Filters