Question 1

Dr. George studied whether people are more likely to evacuate when a predicted hurricane has been assigned a male name rather than a female name. Dr. George has conducted a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  natural experiment. 
B)  interrupted time series study. 
C)  field experiment. 
D)  participant observation study. 
A)  natural experiment. 
B)  interrupted time series study. 
C)  field experiment. 
D)  participant observation study.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a bias that can affect naturalistic observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  latency 
B)  selective attention 
C)  point of view 
D)  reconstructive memory 
A)  latency 
B)  selective attention 
C)  point of view 
D)  reconstructive memory

Question 3

Why is it important to replicate laboratory research in a field setting?

Accepted Answer

Replicating laboratory research in a fie

Question 4

In a _________, the independent variable is manipulated and existing groups of people are assigned to either the experimental or the control group.

Accepted Answer

A)  natural experiment 
B)  quasi-experiment 
C)  time series experiment 
D)  either a or b, but not c 
A)  natural experiment 
B)  quasi-experiment 
C)  time series experiment 
D)  either a or b, but not c

Question 5

In a natural experiment, researchers

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulate an independent variable in a natural setting and use existing groups of people as the experimental and control groups. 
B)  take advantage of events outside their control that, in effect, manipulate an independent variable. 
C)  study people's natural behavioral responses to a manipulated independent variable in a natural setting. 
D)  have participants fill out questionnaires, the content of which manipulates the independent variable. 
A)  manipulate an independent variable in a natural setting and use existing groups of people as the experimental and control groups. 
B)  take advantage of events outside their control that, in effect, manipulate an independent variable. 
C)  study people's natural behavioral responses to a manipulated independent variable in a natural setting. 
D)  have participants fill out questionnaires, the content of which manipulates the independent variable.

Question 6

A ______ is used to decide whether a single behavior is present or absent.

Accepted Answer

A)  unit of analysis 
B)  coding scheme 
C)  content map 
D)  latent variable 
A)  unit of analysis 
B)  coding scheme 
C)  content map 
D)  latent variable

Question 7

Professor Greenberg conducts a field experiment in which a research assistant pretends to fall, hurt his knee, and be unable to stand up. In a randomly determined order, the research assistant either calls out for help or remains silent. The dependent variable is the amount of time that elapses between the "accident" and a passer-by stopping to help. Professor Greenberg is using the ________ strategy to implement his independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  accosting 
B)  unobtrusive 
C)  street theater 
D)  field intervention 
A)  accosting 
B)  unobtrusive 
C)  street theater 
D)  field intervention

Question 8

When developing a coding scheme, why do researchers distinguish between manifest and latent content? Be sure to define these concepts as you answer the question.

Accepted Answer

When developing a coding scheme, researc

Question 9

Which of the following statements about conducting field experiments is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because people select themselves into field research settings, the participants' characteristics might be confounded with characteristics of the setting. 
B)  Field experiments are vulnerable to disruption by factors beyond the experimenter's control. 
C)  Validity of the dependent measure can be an issue because others in the research setting might influence research participants' responses. 
D)  Because the independent variable is manipulated in a natural setting, its construct validity is not an issue. 
A)  Because people select themselves into field research settings, the participants' characteristics might be confounded with characteristics of the setting. 
B)  Field experiments are vulnerable to disruption by factors beyond the experimenter's control. 
C)  Validity of the dependent measure can be an issue because others in the research setting might influence research participants' responses. 
D)  Because the independent variable is manipulated in a natural setting, its construct validity is not an issue.

Question 10

Compared to laboratory research, field research is less artificial. However, field research allows less control over

Accepted Answer

A)  extraneous variables. 
B)  the people who participate in the research. 
C)  independent variables. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  extraneous variables. 
B)  the people who participate in the research. 
C)  independent variables. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 11

What are the characteristics of a good coding scheme?

Accepted Answer

A good coding scheme, which refers to th

Question 12

The accosting strategy for implementing the independent variable in a field experiment consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  approaching people in a natural setting and asking them to participate in a research study. 
B)  staging an incident that will be witnessed by virtually every person in the surrounding area. 
C)  selecting a specific person in a setting who then becomes the target for the experimental intervention. 
D)  waiting until an event that constitutes a manipulation of the independent variable naturally occurs in the setting. 
A)  approaching people in a natural setting and asking them to participate in a research study. 
B)  staging an incident that will be witnessed by virtually every person in the surrounding area. 
C)  selecting a specific person in a setting who then becomes the target for the experimental intervention. 
D)  waiting until an event that constitutes a manipulation of the independent variable naturally occurs in the setting.

Dr. George studied whether people are more likely to evacuate when a predicted hurricane has been assigned a male name rather than a female name. Dr. George has conducted a(n)

Which of the following is NOT a bias that can affect naturalistic observation?

Why is it important to replicate laboratory research in a field setting?

In a _________, the independent variable is manipulated and existing groups of people are assigned to either the experimental or the control group.

In a natural experiment, researchers

A ______ is used to decide whether a single behavior is present or absent.

When developing a coding scheme, why do researchers distinguish between manifest and latent content? Be sure to define these concepts as you answer the question.

Which of the following statements about conducting field experiments is FALSE?

Compared to laboratory research, field research is less artificial. However, field research allows less control over

What are the characteristics of a good coding scheme?

The accosting strategy for implementing the independent variable in a field experiment consists of

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

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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Exam 10: Field Research

Dr. George studied whether people are more likely to evacuate when a predicted hurricane has been assigned a male name rather than a female name. Dr. George has conducted a(n)

Which of the following is NOT a bias that can affect naturalistic observation?

Why is it important to replicate laboratory research in a field setting?

In a _________, the independent variable is manipulated and existing groups of people are assigned to either the experimental or the control group.

In a natural experiment, researchers

A ______ is used to decide whether a single behavior is present or absent.

When developing a coding scheme, why do researchers distinguish between manifest and latent content? Be sure to define these concepts as you answer the question.

Which of the following statements about conducting field experiments is FALSE?

Compared to laboratory research, field research is less artificial. However, field research allows less control over

What are the characteristics of a good coding scheme?

The accosting strategy for implementing the independent variable in a field experiment consists of

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

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

Filters