Question 1

Political affiliation is an example of the _____ property of measurement, and measuring length in inches is an example of the _____ property of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A)  magnitude; identity 
B)  equal unit size; magnitude 
C)  absolute zero; equal unit size 
D)  identity; equal unit size 
A)  magnitude; identity 
B)  equal unit size; magnitude 
C)  absolute zero; equal unit size 
D)  identity; equal unit size D

Question 2

A property of measurement in which objects that are different receive different scores represents the _____ property, and a property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _____ property.

Accepted Answer

A)  identity; equal unit size 
B)  equal unit size; identity 
C)  identity; magnitude 
D)  magnitude; absolute zero 
A)  identity; equal unit size 
B)  equal unit size; identity 
C)  identity; magnitude 
D)  magnitude; absolute zero C

Question 3

When an uncontrolled, extraneous variable may be responsible for the observed relationship between variables, we say we have:

Accepted Answer

A)  an alternative explanation. 
B)  a violation of falsifiability 
C)  a cause and effect relationship. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  an alternative explanation. 
B)  a violation of falsifiability 
C)  a cause and effect relationship. 
D)  none of the above. A

Question 4

The manipulated variable in a study is the _____ variable, and the variable measured in a study is the _____ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent variable; dependent variable 
B)  dependent variable; independent variable 
C)  controlled; uncontrolled 
D)  uncontrolled; controlled 
A)  independent variable; dependent variable 
B)  dependent variable; independent variable 
C)  controlled; uncontrolled 
D)  uncontrolled; controlled

Question 5

The group of people who participate in a study represents _____, and all of the people about whom a study is meant to generalize represent _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the sample; the population 
B)  the population; the sample 
C)  a positive correlation; a negative correlation 
D)  a negative correlation; a positive correlation 
A)  the sample; the population 
B)  the population; the sample 
C)  a positive correlation; a negative correlation 
D)  a negative correlation; a positive correlation

Question 6

Test the hypothesis presented in the problem below.
Each of the cards below has a number on one side and a letter on the other side. Two of the cards have their letter side showing and two have their number side showing. Here is a rule: "If a card has a vowel on one side, then it has an even number on the other side." In order to check whether the rule is true or false, which card or cards below would you turn over? Turn over only the card or cards that you need to check to be sure.
   Explain how the answer to the problem relates to hypothesis testing, proof, and disproof.

Accepted Answer

The A card and the 7 card should be turn

Question 7

Predictive methods include:

Accepted Answer

A)  correlational and quasi-experimental methods. 
B)  only the experimental method. 
C)  observational, case study, and survey methods. 
D)  only the quasi-experimental method. 
A)  correlational and quasi-experimental methods. 
B)  only the experimental method. 
C)  observational, case study, and survey methods. 
D)  only the quasi-experimental method.

Question 8

In a study comparing collaborative group learning with the traditional lecture/discussion method of learning, subjects are randomly assigned to one of the two conditions. Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in this study. Is the independent variable a manipulated variable or a subject variable? What type of research method is used in this study?

Accepted Answer

The independent variable is the type of

Question 9

Control in experimentation involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulating the independent variable. 
B)  controlling any relevant extraneous variable. 
C)  randomly assigning participants. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  manipulating the independent variable. 
B)  controlling any relevant extraneous variable. 
C)  randomly assigning participants. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 10

A property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the entire scale represents the _____ property, and a property of measurement in which assigning a score of zero indicates an absence of the variable being measured represents the _____ property.

Accepted Answer

A)  identity; equal unit size 
B)  magnitude; equal unit size 
C)  magnitude; absolute zero 
D)  equal unit size; absolute zero 
A)  identity; equal unit size 
B)  magnitude; equal unit size 
C)  magnitude; absolute zero 
D)  equal unit size; absolute zero

Question 11

A manipulated independent variable is used in the _____, and a nonmanipulated independent variable is used in the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental method; quasi-experimental method 
B)  correlational method; quasi-experimental method 
C)  experimental method; correlational method 
D)  quasi-experimental method; experimental method 
A)  experimental method; quasi-experimental method 
B)  correlational method; quasi-experimental method 
C)  experimental method; correlational method 
D)  quasi-experimental method; experimental method

Question 12

Which of the following allows us to identify the causes that determine when and why a behavior occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prediction 
B)  Description 
C)  Explanation 
D)  Falsifiability 
A)  Prediction 
B)  Description 
C)  Explanation 
D)  Falsifiability

Question 13

In an experimental study, the independent variable is _____ and the dependent variable is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulated; measured 
B)  measured; manipulated 
C)  controlled; uncontrolled 
D)  uncontrolled; controlled 
A)  manipulated; measured 
B)  measured; manipulated 
C)  controlled; uncontrolled 
D)  uncontrolled; controlled

Question 14

When we question individuals on a topic or topics and then describe their responses, we are using the _____ method, and when we conduct an in-depth study of one or more individuals, we are using the _____ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  case study; survey 
B)  survey; case study 
C)  case study; observational 
D)  observational; case study 
A)  case study; survey 
B)  survey; case study 
C)  case study; observational 
D)  observational; case study

Question 15

A property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _____ property, and a property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the scale represents the _____ property.

Accepted Answer

A)  identity; equal unit size 
B)  magnitude; equal unit size 
C)  magnitude; absolute zero 
D)  equal unit size; absolute zero 
A)  identity; equal unit size 
B)  magnitude; equal unit size 
C)  magnitude; absolute zero 
D)  equal unit size; absolute zero

Question 16

A study was conducted to determine the effects of nicotine on concentration in subjects who are smokers and those who are not. Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in this study. Is the independent variable a manipulated variable or a subject variable? What type of research method is used in this study?

Accepted Answer

The independent variable is the amount o

Question 17

Explanatory methods include:

Accepted Answer

A)  correlational and quasi-experimental methods. 
B)  only the experimental method. 
C)  observational, case study, and survey methods. 
D)  only the quasi-experimental method. 
A)  correlational and quasi-experimental methods. 
B)  only the experimental method. 
C)  observational, case study, and survey methods. 
D)  only the quasi-experimental method.

Political affiliation is an example of the _ property of measurement, and measuring length in inches is an example of the _ property of measurement.

A property of measurement in which objects that are different receive different scores represents the _ property, and a property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _ property.

When an uncontrolled, extraneous variable may be responsible for the observed relationship between variables, we say we have:

The manipulated variable in a study is the _ variable, and the variable measured in a study is the _ variable.

The group of people who participate in a study represents _, and all of the people about whom a study is meant to generalize represent _.

Predictive methods include:

Control in experimentation involves:

A property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the entire scale represents the _ property, and a property of measurement in which assigning a score of zero indicates an absence of the variable being measured represents the _ property.

A manipulated independent variable is used in the _, and a nonmanipulated independent variable is used in the _.

Which of the following allows us to identify the causes that determine when and why a behavior occurs?

In an experimental study, the independent variable is _ and the dependent variable is _.

When we question individuals on a topic or topics and then describe their responses, we are using the _ method, and when we conduct an in-depth study of one or more individuals, we are using the _ method.

A property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _ property, and a property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the scale represents the _ property.

Explanatory methods include:

Organizing Data, Variables and Measurement

Measures of Central Tendency

Measures of Variation

Standard Scores Z Scores

Probability, Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics

The Single-Sample Z Test

The Single-Sample T Test

The T Test for Independent Groups Samples

T Test for Correlated Groups Samples

Comparing More Than Two Groups

One-Way Between-Subjects Analysis of Variance Anova

One-Way Repeated Measures Anova

Using Designs With More Than One Independent Variable and Two-Way Between-Subjects Anova

Correlational Research and Correlation Coefficients

Advanced Correlational Techniques: Regression Analysis

Chi-Square Tests

Tests for Ordinal Data

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Exam 1: Science and Statistics

Political affiliation is an example of the _____ property of measurement, and measuring length in inches is an example of the _____ property of measurement.

A property of measurement in which objects that are different receive different scores represents the _____ property, and a property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _____ property.

When an uncontrolled, extraneous variable may be responsible for the observed relationship between variables, we say we have:

The manipulated variable in a study is the _____ variable, and the variable measured in a study is the _____ variable.

The group of people who participate in a study represents _____, and all of the people about whom a study is meant to generalize represent _____.

Predictive methods include:

Control in experimentation involves:

A property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the entire scale represents the _____ property, and a property of measurement in which assigning a score of zero indicates an absence of the variable being measured represents the _____ property.

A manipulated independent variable is used in the _____, and a nonmanipulated independent variable is used in the _____.

Which of the following allows us to identify the causes that determine when and why a behavior occurs?

In an experimental study, the independent variable is _____ and the dependent variable is _____.

When we question individuals on a topic or topics and then describe their responses, we are using the _____ method, and when we conduct an in-depth study of one or more individuals, we are using the _____ method.

A property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _____ property, and a property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the scale represents the _____ property.

Explanatory methods include:

Organizing Data, Variables and Measurement

Measures of Central Tendency

Measures of Variation

Standard Scores Z Scores

Probability, Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics

The Single-Sample Z Test

The Single-Sample T Test

The T Test for Independent Groups Samples

T Test for Correlated Groups Samples

Comparing More Than Two Groups

One-Way Between-Subjects Analysis of Variance Anova

One-Way Repeated Measures Anova

Using Designs With More Than One Independent Variable and Two-Way Between-Subjects Anova

Correlational Research and Correlation Coefficients

Advanced Correlational Techniques: Regression Analysis

Chi-Square Tests

Tests for Ordinal Data

Filters

Political affiliation is an example of the _ property of measurement, and measuring length in inches is an example of the _ property of measurement.

A property of measurement in which objects that are different receive different scores represents the _ property, and a property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _ property.

The manipulated variable in a study is the _ variable, and the variable measured in a study is the _ variable.

The group of people who participate in a study represents _, and all of the people about whom a study is meant to generalize represent _.

A property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the entire scale represents the _ property, and a property of measurement in which assigning a score of zero indicates an absence of the variable being measured represents the _ property.

A manipulated independent variable is used in the _, and a nonmanipulated independent variable is used in the _.

In an experimental study, the independent variable is _ and the dependent variable is _.

When we question individuals on a topic or topics and then describe their responses, we are using the _ method, and when we conduct an in-depth study of one or more individuals, we are using the _ method.

A property of measurement in which the ordering of numbers reflects the ordering of the variable represents the _ property, and a property of measurement in which a difference of 1 is the same amount throughout the scale represents the _ property.