Exam 2: Research Strategies: an Overview

Dr. von Trapp is conducting research to test a hypothesis that she believes extends and clarifies Baddeley's theory of working memory. Which category describes her research?

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Question 21

Give an example of a dependent measure that would be represented by qualitative data.

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Question 22

An investigator wants to know whether allowing children to use electronic devices at age 3 will predict their reading scores at age 6. Her question is best answered with a(n) _______ research design.

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Question 23

________research involves the systematic integration of theory, application, and evaluation.

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Question 24

Compared to basic researchers, in developing their research project, action researchers are more likely to

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Question 25

Dr. Martin is conducting research on ways to increase the reading level of third graders in his local public school system. His research is best described as

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Question 26

The term convenience sample refers to

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Question 27

What advantage does a cohort sequential design have over a cross-sectional design?

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Question 28

Which of the following statements about the relationship between research strategies and research is/are TRUE?

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Question 29

________ research investigates the relationship between scores on an independent variable at one point in time and scores on a dependent variable at a later point in time.

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Question 30

Name and define the three types of developmental research described in your text.

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Question 31

Which of the following processes can cause difficulty in interpreting the results of a longitudinal study?

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Question 32

Among the disadvantages of the case study research strategy is/are

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Question 33

If your research goal is to determine the causes of behavior, the best research strategy to use is

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Question 34

________research is conducted to find a solution to a problem that is affecting some aspect of society.

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Question 35

Describe the process of outcome evaluation as a research strategy.

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Question 36

What steps can a researcher take to maximize her confidence in the results of a set of research studies?

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Question 37

Cohort effects represent

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Question 38

Which type of research is MOST likely to directly involve people who are affected by its outcome?

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Question 39

Dr. Chu finds a correlation between smoking and weight of r = -.41. Can she validly conclude that smoking reduces weight? Why or why not?

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Dr. von Trapp is conducting research to test a hypothesis that she believes extends and clarifies Baddeley's theory of working memory. Which category describes her research?

Give an example of a dependent measure that would be represented by qualitative data.

An investigator wants to know whether allowing children to use electronic devices at age 3 will predict their reading scores at age 6. Her question is best answered with a(n) _______ research design.

________research involves the systematic integration of theory, application, and evaluation.

Compared to basic researchers, in developing their research project, action researchers are more likely to

Dr. Martin is conducting research on ways to increase the reading level of third graders in his local public school system. His research is best described as

The term convenience sample refers to

What advantage does a cohort sequential design have over a cross-sectional design?

Which of the following statements about the relationship between research strategies and research is/are TRUE?

________ research investigates the relationship between scores on an independent variable at one point in time and scores on a dependent variable at a later point in time.

Name and define the three types of developmental research described in your text.

Which of the following processes can cause difficulty in interpreting the results of a longitudinal study?

Among the disadvantages of the case study research strategy is/are

If your research goal is to determine the causes of behavior, the best research strategy to use is

________research is conducted to find a solution to a problem that is affecting some aspect of society.

Describe the process of outcome evaluation as a research strategy.

What steps can a researcher take to maximize her confidence in the results of a set of research studies?

Cohort effects represent

Which type of research is MOST likely to directly involve people who are affected by its outcome?

Dr. Chu finds a correlation between smoking and weight of r = -.41. Can she validly conclude that smoking reduces weight? Why or why not?

Behavioral Science

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

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