Question 1

Tyrell is creating a bar graph to summarize the results of an experiment. The graph displays _____ statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) inferential 
B) empirical 
C) descriptive 
D) critical 
A) inferential 
B) empirical 
C) descriptive 
D) critical

Question 2

The purpose of random assignment is to:

Accepted Answer

A) determine how likely it is that the results of a treatment were due to chance. 
B) ensure that sample results generalize to the population. 
C) ensure that participant characteristics are equivalent across the experimental and control groups. 
D) determine whether two variables are related. 
A) determine how likely it is that the results of a treatment were due to chance. 
B) ensure that sample results generalize to the population. 
C) ensure that participant characteristics are equivalent across the experimental and control groups. 
D) determine whether two variables are related.

Question 3

DeAndre is recording instances of physical aggression among children in a schoolyard at recess. DeAndre is undertaking:

Accepted Answer

A) naturalistic observation. 
B) an experiment. 
C) a survey. 
D) a case study. 
A) naturalistic observation. 
B) an experiment. 
C) a survey. 
D) a case study.

Question 4

An expert on adolescence is reading an article submitted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. At the moment, she is examining the methods section for potential flaws in the design of the research. The expert is contributing to the process of _____ review.

Accepted Answer

A) panel 
B) critical 
C) peer 
D) scientific 
A) panel 
B) critical 
C) peer 
D) scientific

Tyrell is creating a bar graph to summarize the results of an experiment. The graph displays _____ statistics.

The purpose of random assignment is to:

DeAndre is recording instances of physical aggression among children in a schoolyard at recess. DeAndre is undertaking:

An expert on adolescence is reading an article submitted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. At the moment, she is examining the methods section for potential flaws in the design of the research. The expert is contributing to the process of _____ review.

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 1: An Introduction to Psychology

Tyrell is creating a bar graph to summarize the results of an experiment. The graph displays _____ statistics.

The purpose of random assignment is to:

DeAndre is recording instances of physical aggression among children in a schoolyard at recess. DeAndre is undertaking:

An expert on adolescence is reading an article submitted for publication in the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. At the moment, she is examining the methods section for potential flaws in the design of the research. The expert is contributing to the process of _____ review.

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters