Question 1

In a longitudinal design:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are multiple measurements of the dependent variable. 
B)  the length of time between measurements is relative to the topic of study. 
C)  the greater the length of time between measurements, the more likely it is that other factors can influence the dependent variable. 
D)  are particularly effective for evaluating the degree to which training has been effective or the degree to which knowledge has been retained. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  there are multiple measurements of the dependent variable. 
B)  the length of time between measurements is relative to the topic of study. 
C)  the greater the length of time between measurements, the more likely it is that other factors can influence the dependent variable. 
D)  are particularly effective for evaluating the degree to which training has been effective or the degree to which knowledge has been retained. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 2

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce.
-the classic model against which other forms of exoerimenation are evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design 
A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design

Question 3

Match the following terms and descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more than once.
-answers the question"is the measurement of the dependent variable different at time 2 than at time 1?"

Accepted Answer

A)  factorial design 
B)  pretest-posttest 
C)  posttest only 
A)  factorial design 
B)  pretest-posttest 
C)  posttest only

Question 4

Match the following terms and descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more than once.
-answers the question"do two groups differ after the sstimulus is presented to only one group?"

Accepted Answer

A)  factorial design 
B)  pretest-posttest 
C)  posttest only 
A)  factorial design 
B)  pretest-posttest 
C)  posttest only

Question 5

In a classical experiment, the researcher:

Accepted Answer

A)  controls the treatment of manipulation of the independent variable. 
B)  relies on natural variation in the independent variable. 
C)  tests only one value of the independent variable. 
D)  ignores the independent variable. 
E)  ignores the dependent variable. 
A)  controls the treatment of manipulation of the independent variable. 
B)  relies on natural variation in the independent variable. 
C)  tests only one value of the independent variable. 
D)  ignores the independent variable. 
E)  ignores the dependent variable.

Question 6

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce.
-relies on natural variation of the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design 
A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design

Question 7

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce.
-temporal order of variables is not clearly determined.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design 
A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design

Question 8

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce.
-manipulation of independent variables, but no random assignment of participants.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design 
A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design

Question 9

Treatment groups are:

Accepted Answer

A)  used in descriptive research designs. 
B)  based on theory and reflected in the study's hypotheses. 
C)  the groups in which participants receive no stimuli. 
D)  compared to the control group. 
E)  b and d 
A)  used in descriptive research designs. 
B)  based on theory and reflected in the study's hypotheses. 
C)  the groups in which participants receive no stimuli. 
D)  compared to the control group. 
E)  b and d

Question 10

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce.
-initially developed for study in the physical sciences.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design 
A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design

Question 11

In a factorial design, participants must be randomly assigned to conditions of all independent variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the strengths and limitations of experimentation.

Accepted Answer

Experimentation is a powerful research m

Question 13

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce.
-researcher manipulation of independent variables and random assignment of participants to conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design 
A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design

Question 14

Results from descriptive designs should not be used an explanation for causality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce.
-also called correlational or non-experimental studies.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design 
A)  descriptive research design 
B)  experimental research design 
C)  quasi-experimental research design

In a longitudinal design:

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -the classic model against which other forms of exoerimenation are evaluated.

Match the following terms and descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more than once. -answers the question"is the measurement of the dependent variable different at time 2 than at time 1?"

Match the following terms and descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more than once. -answers the question"do two groups differ after the sstimulus is presented to only one group?"

In a classical experiment, the researcher:

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -relies on natural variation of the independent variable.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -temporal order of variables is not clearly determined.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -manipulation of independent variables, but no random assignment of participants.

Treatment groups are:

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -initially developed for study in the physical sciences.

In a factorial design, participants must be randomly assigned to conditions of all independent variables.

Describe the strengths and limitations of experimentation.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -researcher manipulation of independent variables and random assignment of participants to conditions.

Results from descriptive designs should not be used an explanation for causality.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -also called correlational or non-experimental studies.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 7: Quantitative Research Designs

In a longitudinal design:

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -the classic model against which other forms of exoerimenation are evaluated.

Match the following terms and descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more than once. -answers the question"is the measurement of the dependent variable different at time 2 than at time 1?"

Match the following terms and descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more than once. -answers the question"do two groups differ after the sstimulus is presented to only one group?"

In a classical experiment, the researcher:

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -relies on natural variation of the independent variable.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -temporal order of variables is not clearly determined.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -manipulation of independent variables, but no random assignment of participants.

Treatment groups are:

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -initially developed for study in the physical sciences.

In a factorial design, participants must be randomly assigned to conditions of all independent variables.

Describe the strengths and limitations of experimentation.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -researcher manipulation of independent variables and random assignment of participants to conditions.

Results from descriptive designs should not be used an explanation for causality.

Match the following terms and the descriptions of research designs. Some responses can be used more thanonce. -also called correlational or non-experimental studies.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

Filters