Question 1

When an observer switches recording from one behavior during one interval to another behavior during another interval, it is known as ____ sampling.

Accepted Answer

A)  time 
B)  individual 
C)  event 
D)  frequency 
A)  time 
B)  individual 
C)  event 
D)  frequency

Question 2

A limitation of descriptive studies is that they cannot assess the causal relationship between variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One concern with telephone surveys is interviewer bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The case study design can be useful for studying unusual clinical cases such as rare psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 7

Under what circumstances is a case study the preferred technique for gathering information?

Accepted Answer

The case study approach is usually used

When an observer switches recording from one behavior during one interval to another behavior during another interval, it is known as ____ sampling.

A limitation of descriptive studies is that they cannot assess the causal relationship between variables.

One concern with telephone surveys is interviewer bias.

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

The case study design can be useful for studying unusual clinical cases such as rare psychiatric disorders.

What is a limitation of survey research?

Under what circumstances is a case study the preferred technique for gathering information?

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing an Apa-Style Research Report

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Exam 13: The Descriptive Research Strategy

When an observer switches recording from one behavior during one interval to another behavior during another interval, it is known as ____ sampling.

A limitation of descriptive studies is that they cannot assess the causal relationship between variables.

One concern with telephone surveys is interviewer bias.

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

The case study design can be useful for studying unusual clinical cases such as rare psychiatric disorders.

What is a limitation of survey research?

Under what circumstances is a case study the preferred technique for gathering information?

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, Prepost, and Developmental Designs

Factorial Designs

The Correlational Research Strategy

Single-Case Experimental Research Designs

Statistical Evaluation of Data

Writing an Apa-Style Research Report

Filters