Question 1

What are narrative definitions of hypothetical constructs and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

Narrative definitions of hypothetical co

Question 2

Scientists' epistemologies affect

Accepted Answer

A)  their opinions about which theories are valid. 
B)  the kinds of research questions they believe are important. 
C)  the proper ways in which to interpret data. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  their opinions about which theories are valid. 
B)  the kinds of research questions they believe are important. 
C)  the proper ways in which to interpret data. 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Dr. Katib has noticed that if she greets students as they are coming into the classroom, they are less likely to check their cell phones while waiting for class to begin. She conducts a study that shows that this is because she has identified them as individuals and they no longer feel anonymous. Which goal of science has Dr. Katib met?

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  prediction 
C)  description 
D)  understanding 
A)  control 
B)  prediction 
C)  description 
D)  understanding

Question 4

Behavioral science is composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  theory. 
B)  research. 
C)  application. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  theory. 
B)  research. 
C)  application. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

Which of the following is true about personal beliefs about social behavior compared with beliefs based on scientific knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists focus on how and why they believe something to be true rather than on what they personally think is true. 
B)  Personal beliefs may reflect bias; scientific beliefs are not subject to bias. 
C)  Scientific beliefs stem from observations of daily life; personal beliefs stem from what people have learned from others. 
D)  Personal beliefs about the social world are less likely to be accurate than beliefs based on findings from rigorous research. 
A)  Scientists focus on how and why they believe something to be true rather than on what they personally think is true. 
B)  Personal beliefs may reflect bias; scientific beliefs are not subject to bias. 
C)  Scientific beliefs stem from observations of daily life; personal beliefs stem from what people have learned from others. 
D)  Personal beliefs about the social world are less likely to be accurate than beliefs based on findings from rigorous research.

What are narrative definitions of hypothetical constructs and why are they important?

Scientists' epistemologies affect

Behavioral science is composed of

Which of the following is true about personal beliefs about social behavior compared with beliefs based on scientific knowledge?

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

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters

Exam 1: Behavioral Science

What are narrative definitions of hypothetical constructs and why are they important?

Scientists' epistemologies affect

Behavioral science is composed of

Which of the following is true about personal beliefs about social behavior compared with beliefs based on scientific knowledge?

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

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters