Question 1

Paying incentives to participants in online research can raise the issue of

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A)  informed consent. 
B)  voluntary participation. 
C)  coercion. 
D)  confidentiality of individual participants' data. 
A)  informed consent. 
B)  voluntary participation. 
C)  coercion. 
D)  confidentiality of individual participants' data.

Question 2

Describe a procedure you could use to solicit participation in a research study offered online. What are the strengths and weaknesses of your procedure?

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One procedure to solicit participation i

Question 3

When determining the appropriate sample size for a study, one should consider, among other factors, the

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A)  size of the effect one is trying to detect in the research. 
B)  way the data are collected (survey, interview, etc.) 
C)  research population (college students, older adults, etc.) 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  size of the effect one is trying to detect in the research. 
B)  way the data are collected (survey, interview, etc.) 
C)  research population (college students, older adults, etc.) 
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

Dr. McNulty included a post-experimental interview in his study procedures. It is probably acceptable to discard questionable data based on this interview if

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A)  the study was conducted online rather than face-to-face. 
B)  he used a convenience sample and so can easily replace the dropped participants. 
C)  he set the criteria for discarding data in advance. 
D)  any of the above occurred. 
A)  the study was conducted online rather than face-to-face. 
B)  he used a convenience sample and so can easily replace the dropped participants. 
C)  he set the criteria for discarding data in advance. 
D)  any of the above occurred.

Question 5

You plan to passively observe people in a chat room. You should

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A)  obtain the consent of the site moderator. 
B)  identify yourself as a researcher to participants in the forum. 
C)  terminate the research if several forum participants object to it. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  obtain the consent of the site moderator. 
B)  identify yourself as a researcher to participants in the forum. 
C)  terminate the research if several forum participants object to it. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 6

The types of data available in archives include

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A)  statistical data, such as FBI crime statistics. 
B)  written and electronic records. 
C)  the results of survey research. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  statistical data, such as FBI crime statistics. 
B)  written and electronic records. 
C)  the results of survey research. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 7

The term selective deposit means that

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A)  archival researchers may use data selectively and so bias their results. 
B)  the people who control the data limit the data that the archive includes. 
C)  archivists can control who has access to the data deposited in their archives. 
D)  researchers are often asked for a monetary deposit before they can get access to the data. 
A)  archival researchers may use data selectively and so bias their results. 
B)  the people who control the data limit the data that the archive includes. 
C)  archivists can control who has access to the data deposited in their archives. 
D)  researchers are often asked for a monetary deposit before they can get access to the data.

Question 8

A large sample offers greater protection against making a Type II error at the cost of

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A)  being limited to using a two-tailed test. 
B)  time or money spent on data collection. 
C)  a greater chance of overlooking subtle effects. 
D)  overestimating the critical effect size. 
A)  being limited to using a two-tailed test. 
B)  time or money spent on data collection. 
C)  a greater chance of overlooking subtle effects. 
D)  overestimating the critical effect size.

Question 9

Talking with participants after a study can sometimes suggest new hypotheses to test. This information meets the _______ function of post-experimental interviews.

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A)  methodological 
B)  discovery 
C)  ethical 
D)  operational 
A)  methodological 
B)  discovery 
C)  ethical 
D)  operational

Question 10

Researchers administer a reliable and valid self-esteem inventory to college students. They use a pre-set cut-off score to operationally define low self-esteem and recruit students who score below the cut-off. The researchers are using ________ sampling.

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A)  simple random 
B)  convenience 
C)  systematic 
D)  purposive 
A)  simple random 
B)  convenience 
C)  systematic 
D)  purposive

Question 11

Which of the following statements about online research is TRUE?

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A)  Outliers are more common when data are collected online. 
B)  Purposive sampling on appropriate online sources can provide access to populations that might otherwise be hard to reach. 
C)  Data from online research is less vulnerable to social desirability response bias than is offline research. 
D)  If crowdsourcing sites are used, generalizability is not an issue with data collected online. 
A)  Outliers are more common when data are collected online. 
B)  Purposive sampling on appropriate online sources can provide access to populations that might otherwise be hard to reach. 
C)  Data from online research is less vulnerable to social desirability response bias than is offline research. 
D)  If crowdsourcing sites are used, generalizability is not an issue with data collected online.

Question 12

Active recruitment of participants in online research is more effective than passive recruitment when

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A)  participant privacy is a concern. 
B)  a large amount of data needs to be collected in a short period of time. 
C)  it is difficult to identify individuals who have the characteristics one wants in participants. 
D)  it is difficult to contact potential participants. 
A)  participant privacy is a concern. 
B)  a large amount of data needs to be collected in a short period of time. 
C)  it is difficult to identify individuals who have the characteristics one wants in participants. 
D)  it is difficult to contact potential participants.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about online research is TRUE?

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A)  Data from online research is more vulnerable to social desirability response bias than is offline research. 
B)  Online research reduces the likelihood of experimenter expectancy effects. 
C)  Online studies are less psychologically involving. 
D)  Online research is less open to examination by other researchers than offline research. 
A)  Data from online research is more vulnerable to social desirability response bias than is offline research. 
B)  Online research reduces the likelihood of experimenter expectancy effects. 
C)  Online studies are less psychologically involving. 
D)  Online research is less open to examination by other researchers than offline research.

Question 14

Explain why many psychological research studies are based on convenience samples.

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Many psychological research studies are

Question 15

In a _________research setting, all participants have the same experience except for the condition of the independent variable they are in.

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A)  simple 
B)  psychologically involving 
C)  coherent 
D)  consistent 
A)  simple 
B)  psychologically involving 
C)  coherent 
D)  consistent

Question 16

Although experimental realism is desirable, it has the disadvantage(s) of

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A)  increasing the complexity of the research procedures. 
B)  potentially distracting participants' attention from the manipulation of the independent variable. 
C)  leading to inconsistent experiences across research participants if experimenters or confederates make errors in the research procedure. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  increasing the complexity of the research procedures. 
B)  potentially distracting participants' attention from the manipulation of the independent variable. 
C)  leading to inconsistent experiences across research participants if experimenters or confederates make errors in the research procedure. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 17

Distinguish between experimental and mundane realism. Give an example of each.

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Experimental realism refers to the exten

Question 18

This term refers to the people whose characteristics meet our operational definition of the hypothetical construct of the people in the identified group of interest.

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A)  target population 
B)  study population 
C)  research sample 
D)  quota sample 
A)  target population 
B)  study population 
C)  research sample 
D)  quota sample

Question 19

The quality of online and offline data collection is similar for which type of research?

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A)  surveys 
B)  traditional lab experiments 
C)  studies requiring precise measurements 
D)  all of the above 
A)  surveys 
B)  traditional lab experiments 
C)  studies requiring precise measurements 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

What is a manipulation check and what can a researcher learn from conducting such a check?

Accepted Answer

A manipulation check is a method used in

Paying incentives to participants in online research can raise the issue of

Describe a procedure you could use to solicit participation in a research study offered online. What are the strengths and weaknesses of your procedure?

When determining the appropriate sample size for a study, one should consider, among other factors, the

Dr. McNulty included a post-experimental interview in his study procedures. It is probably acceptable to discard questionable data based on this interview if

You plan to passively observe people in a chat room. You should

The types of data available in archives include

The term selective deposit means that

A large sample offers greater protection against making a Type II error at the cost of

Talking with participants after a study can sometimes suggest new hypotheses to test. This information meets the _______ function of post-experimental interviews.

Researchers administer a reliable and valid self-esteem inventory to college students. They use a pre-set cut-off score to operationally define low self-esteem and recruit students who score below the cut-off. The researchers are using ________ sampling.

Which of the following statements about online research is TRUE?

Active recruitment of participants in online research is more effective than passive recruitment when

Which of the following statements about online research is TRUE?

Explain why many psychological research studies are based on convenience samples.

In a _________research setting, all participants have the same experience except for the condition of the independent variable they are in.

Although experimental realism is desirable, it has the disadvantage(s) of

Distinguish between experimental and mundane realism. Give an example of each.

This term refers to the people whose characteristics meet our operational definition of the hypothetical construct of the people in the identified group of interest.

The quality of online and offline data collection is similar for which type of research?

What is a manipulation check and what can a researcher learn from conducting such a check?

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

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

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters

Exam 17: Data Collection

Paying incentives to participants in online research can raise the issue of

Describe a procedure you could use to solicit participation in a research study offered online. What are the strengths and weaknesses of your procedure?

When determining the appropriate sample size for a study, one should consider, among other factors, the

Dr. McNulty included a post-experimental interview in his study procedures. It is probably acceptable to discard questionable data based on this interview if

You plan to passively observe people in a chat room. You should

The types of data available in archives include

The term selective deposit means that

A large sample offers greater protection against making a Type II error at the cost of

Talking with participants after a study can sometimes suggest new hypotheses to test. This information meets the _______ function of post-experimental interviews.

Researchers administer a reliable and valid self-esteem inventory to college students. They use a pre-set cut-off score to operationally define low self-esteem and recruit students who score below the cut-off. The researchers are using ________ sampling.

Which of the following statements about online research is TRUE?

Active recruitment of participants in online research is more effective than passive recruitment when

Which of the following statements about online research is TRUE?

Explain why many psychological research studies are based on convenience samples.

In a _________research setting, all participants have the same experience except for the condition of the independent variable they are in.

Although experimental realism is desirable, it has the disadvantage(s) of

Distinguish between experimental and mundane realism. Give an example of each.

This term refers to the people whose characteristics meet our operational definition of the hypothetical construct of the people in the identified group of interest.

The quality of online and offline data collection is similar for which type of research?

What is a manipulation check and what can a researcher learn from conducting such a check?

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

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

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters