Question 1

When employing a multivariate strategy, you analyze:

Accepted Answer

A)  two or more dependent variables in a single analysis. 
B)  several independent variables in a single analysis. 
C)  several independent variables but only one dependent variable in a single analysis. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  two or more dependent variables in a single analysis. 
B)  several independent variables in a single analysis. 
C)  several independent variables but only one dependent variable in a single analysis. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 2

In principal components analysis, the diagonal of a completed correlation matrix is filled with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  communalities 
B)  rotated factor loadings 
C)  eigenvalues 
D)  ones 
A)  communalities 
B)  rotated factor loadings 
C)  eigenvalues 
D)  ones

Question 3

In a(n) _____ model, there are no causal loops of variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  exogenous 
B)  nonrecursive 
C)  recursive 
D)  open 
A)  exogenous 
B)  nonrecursive 
C)  recursive 
D)  open

Question 4

For most applications in psychological research, you should use the raw score regression weights to interpret a multiple regression analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The relationship between a set of predictor variables and a set of dependent variables can be determined using:

Accepted Answer

A)  multiple regression. 
B)  discriminant analysis. 
C)  factor analysis. 
D)  canonical correlation. 
A)  multiple regression. 
B)  discriminant analysis. 
C)  factor analysis. 
D)  canonical correlation.

Question 6

In _____, several dependent variables are analyzed to find out if any of them share common underlying dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A)  factor analysis 
B)  canonical correlation 
C)  part correlation 
D)  discriminant analysis 
A)  factor analysis 
B)  canonical correlation 
C)  part correlation 
D)  discriminant analysis

Question 7

Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a variant of path analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about endogenous variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  They begin the causal sequence in a path model. 
B)  Changes in them are believed to be caused by other variables. 
C)  They are external to a path model. 
D)  Measuring them directly is difficult because they are hypothetical constructs. 
A)  They begin the causal sequence in a path model. 
B)  Changes in them are believed to be caused by other variables. 
C)  They are external to a path model. 
D)  Measuring them directly is difficult because they are hypothetical constructs.

Question 9

Factor rotation is used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make the factors distinct. 
B)  reduce the amount of error variance in your data. 
C)  reduce the impact of outliers. 
D)  normalize data that are not normal. 
A)  make the factors distinct. 
B)  reduce the amount of error variance in your data. 
C)  reduce the impact of outliers. 
D)  normalize data that are not normal.

Question 10

MANOVA operates by:

Accepted Answer

A)  treating each of the several dependent variables separately. 
B)  forming new linear combinations of independent variables. 
C)  forming a new linear combination of dependent variables for each effect in your design. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  treating each of the several dependent variables separately. 
B)  forming new linear combinations of independent variables. 
C)  forming a new linear combination of dependent variables for each effect in your design. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 11

In _____ rotation, the axes representing the factors remain perpendicular when rotated around fixed points representing your data.

Accepted Answer

A)  orthogonal 
B)  oblique 
C)  parallel 
D)  subtended 
A)  orthogonal 
B)  oblique 
C)  parallel 
D)  subtended

Question 12

Outliers can be handled:

Accepted Answer

A)  by deleting outlying cases. 
B)  by transforming data. 
C)  either by deleting cases or variables or by using an appropriate data transformation. 
D)  None of the answers is correct. 
A)  by deleting outlying cases. 
B)  by transforming data. 
C)  either by deleting cases or variables or by using an appropriate data transformation. 
D)  None of the answers is correct.

Question 13

_____ is an application of multiple regression techniques to the testing of causal models.

Accepted Answer

A)  Causal analysis 
B)  Path analysis 
C)  Factor analysis 
D)  Directionality analysis 
A)  Causal analysis 
B)  Path analysis 
C)  Factor analysis 
D)  Directionality analysis

Question 14

Which of the following is an advantage of a multivariate experimental strategy over a univariate strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collecting several dependent measures and treating them as a correlated set may reveal relationships that might be missed in a traditional univariate approach. 
B)  It tends to be more powerful than separate univariate designs. 
C)  Complex relationships among variables can be studied with less chance of making a Type I error. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  Collecting several dependent measures and treating them as a correlated set may reveal relationships that might be missed in a traditional univariate approach. 
B)  It tends to be more powerful than separate univariate designs. 
C)  Complex relationships among variables can be studied with less chance of making a Type I error. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

In structural equation modeling (SEM), variables in a model that are not directly observable are called _____ variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  exogenous 
B)  endogenous 
C)  latent 
D)  manifest 
A)  exogenous 
B)  endogenous 
C)  latent 
D)  manifest

Question 16

The conical pattern of data points on a scatter plot indicates that _____ is present.

Accepted Answer

A)  homoscedasticity 
B)  normality 
C)  heteroscedasticity 
D)  an outlier 
A)  homoscedasticity 
B)  normality 
C)  heteroscedasticity 
D)  an outlier

Question 17

To avoid the problem of error of measurement, you should develop a well-defined measurement model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) circumvents problems with the homogeneity assumptions and error-term selection and is used for within-subjects designs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

By convention, loadings are interpreted only if they are equal to or exceed:

Accepted Answer

A)  .60. 
B)  .50. 
C)  .40. 
D)  .30. 
A)  .60. 
B)  .50. 
C)  .40. 
D)  .30.

Question 20

Path analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be used even in the absence of a well-defined causal model. 
B)  is a special case of MANOVA applied to correlational data. 
C)  should be used only if you have a clearly articulated causal model to test. 
D)  should be used to sift through data for interesting relationships among variables. 
A)  can be used even in the absence of a well-defined causal model. 
B)  is a special case of MANOVA applied to correlational data. 
C)  should be used only if you have a clearly articulated causal model to test. 
D)  should be used to sift through data for interesting relationships among variables.

When employing a multivariate strategy, you analyze:

In principal components analysis, the diagonal of a completed correlation matrix is filled with _____.

In a(n) _____ model, there are no causal loops of variables.

For most applications in psychological research, you should use the raw score regression weights to interpret a multiple regression analysis.

The relationship between a set of predictor variables and a set of dependent variables can be determined using:

In _____, several dependent variables are analyzed to find out if any of them share common underlying dimensions.

Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a variant of path analysis.

Which of the following statements is true about endogenous variables?

Factor rotation is used to:

MANOVA operates by:

In _____ rotation, the axes representing the factors remain perpendicular when rotated around fixed points representing your data.

Outliers can be handled:

_____ is an application of multiple regression techniques to the testing of causal models.

Which of the following is an advantage of a multivariate experimental strategy over a univariate strategy?

In structural equation modeling (SEM), variables in a model that are not directly observable are called _____ variables.

The conical pattern of data points on a scatter plot indicates that _____ is present.

To avoid the problem of error of measurement, you should develop a well-defined measurement model.

Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) circumvents problems with the homogeneity assumptions and error-term selection and is used for within-subjects designs.

By convention, loadings are interpreted only if they are equal to or exceed:

Path analysis:

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Reporting Your Research Results

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Exam 15: Using Multivariate Design and Analysis

When employing a multivariate strategy, you analyze:

In principal components analysis, the diagonal of a completed correlation matrix is filled with _____.

In a(n) _____ model, there are no causal loops of variables.

For most applications in psychological research, you should use the raw score regression weights to interpret a multiple regression analysis.

The relationship between a set of predictor variables and a set of dependent variables can be determined using:

In _____, several dependent variables are analyzed to find out if any of them share common underlying dimensions.

Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a variant of path analysis.

Which of the following statements is true about endogenous variables?

Factor rotation is used to:

MANOVA operates by:

In _____ rotation, the axes representing the factors remain perpendicular when rotated around fixed points representing your data.

Outliers can be handled:

_____ is an application of multiple regression techniques to the testing of causal models.

Which of the following is an advantage of a multivariate experimental strategy over a univariate strategy?

In structural equation modeling (SEM), variables in a model that are not directly observable are called _____ variables.

The conical pattern of data points on a scatter plot indicates that _____ is present.

To avoid the problem of error of measurement, you should develop a well-defined measurement model.

Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) circumvents problems with the homogeneity assumptions and error-term selection and is used for within-subjects designs.

By convention, loadings are interpreted only if they are equal to or exceed:

Path analysis:

Explaining Behavior

Developing and Evaluating Theories of Behavior

Getting Ideas for Research

Choosing a Research Design

Making Systematic Observations

Choosing and Using Research Subjects

Understanding Ethical Issues in the Research Process

Doing Nonexperimental Research

Doing Survey Research

Using Between-Subjects and Within-Subjects Experimental Designs

Using Specialized Research Designs

Using Single-Subject Designs

Describing Data

Using Inferential Statistics

Reporting Your Research Results

Filters