Question 1

How can one improve the quality of the search results when using Internet search services such as Google?

Accepted Answer

A) By avoiding the use of Boolean operators 
B) By using search terms that are broad 
C) By learning how to find exact phrases 
D) By avoiding the use of advanced search rules as they are meant only for statisticians 
A) By avoiding the use of Boolean operators 
B) By using search terms that are broad 
C) By learning how to find exact phrases 
D) By avoiding the use of advanced search rules as they are meant only for statisticians

Question 2

In the context of exploring past research, which of the following strategies should a researcher employ?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a single database. 
B) Avoid using the words review and meta-analysis in the title of an article. 
C) Avoid using the "cited references" information provided by Google Scholar. 
D) Use a variety of key words. 
A) Use a single database. 
B) Avoid using the words review and meta-analysis in the title of an article. 
C) Avoid using the "cited references" information provided by Google Scholar. 
D) Use a variety of key words.

Question 3

One advantage of using the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) as a source of locating previous research is it:

Accepted Answer

A) excludes the articles that have already been viewed by the researcher conducting the research. 
B) does not require one to identify a "key article." 
C) gives the references and abstracts of articles related to the topic published before a "key article." 
D) allows one to search for subsequent articles that have referred to a "key article." 
A) excludes the articles that have already been viewed by the researcher conducting the research. 
B) does not require one to identify a "key article." 
C) gives the references and abstracts of articles related to the topic published before a "key article." 
D) allows one to search for subsequent articles that have referred to a "key article."

Question 4

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the discussion section of a research report?

Accepted Answer

A) The present findings suggest that evaluation of the seriousness of an alcohol-related crash may be influenced by the severity of the injuries received by the victim. 
B) The participants read an account of an alcohol-related crash in which a victim received mild or severe injuries. 
C) The participants were asked if they mostly drink coffee and drive or if they drink alcohol and drive. 
D) The average age of participants in the research was 18.7 years. 
A) The present findings suggest that evaluation of the seriousness of an alcohol-related crash may be influenced by the severity of the injuries received by the victim. 
B) The participants read an account of an alcohol-related crash in which a victim received mild or severe injuries. 
C) The participants were asked if they mostly drink coffee and drive or if they drink alcohol and drive. 
D) The average age of participants in the research was 18.7 years.

Question 5

The statement "Females are more likely to report greater incidences of sexual harassment than males" is an example of a _____, while the question "Do reported incidences of sexual harassment vary according to gender?" is an example of a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis; research question 
B) prediction; hypothesis 
C) guess; prediction 
D) rule; axiom 
A) hypothesis; research question 
B) prediction; hypothesis 
C) guess; prediction 
D) rule; axiom

Question 6

Google Scholar is a specialized search engine that allows one to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) search for psychology related articles only 
B) search for biographies of authors alone 
C) purchase a research paper or a scholarly journal for his or her own use 
D) locate published works on a particular topic on the entire Internet 
A) search for psychology related articles only 
B) search for biographies of authors alone 
C) purchase a research paper or a scholarly journal for his or her own use 
D) locate published works on a particular topic on the entire Internet

Question 7

The American Psychological Association computer database that stores the contents of Psychological Abstracts is:

Accepted Answer

A) PsycINFO. 
B) Psychological Abstracts. 
C) Social Science Citation Index (SSCI). 
D) PubPsyc. 
A) PsycINFO. 
B) Psychological Abstracts. 
C) Social Science Citation Index (SSCI). 
D) PubPsyc.

Question 8

Which section of a research article summarizes the hypothesis, the procedure, conclusions, and discussion usually in 120 words or less?

Accepted Answer

A) The method section 
B) The bibliography 
C) The abstract 
D) The results section 
A) The method section 
B) The bibliography 
C) The abstract 
D) The results section

Question 9

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the results section of a research report?

Accepted Answer

A) The difference between social desirability ratings of attractive versus unattractive individuals may be explained by the Cognitive Consistency Theory. 
B) Past research suggests that differences exist in ratings of social desirability assigned to attractive versus unattractive individuals. 
C) The average social desirability rating for attractive individuals was 6.4; however, the average rating for unattractive individuals was 3.2. 
D) Future research should examine the effect of attractiveness on judgments of criminal behavior. 
A) The difference between social desirability ratings of attractive versus unattractive individuals may be explained by the Cognitive Consistency Theory. 
B) Past research suggests that differences exist in ratings of social desirability assigned to attractive versus unattractive individuals. 
C) The average social desirability rating for attractive individuals was 6.4; however, the average rating for unattractive individuals was 3.2. 
D) Future research should examine the effect of attractiveness on judgments of criminal behavior.

Question 10

In which section of a research article would a reader find a summary of the entire project?

Accepted Answer

A) The abstract 
B) The references 
C) The method section 
D) The results section 
A) The abstract 
B) The references 
C) The method section 
D) The results section

Question 11

Which of the following best illustrates a research idea that originates from the observation of the world?

Accepted Answer

A) A researcher studies the relationship between music lyrics and early sexual behavior among adolescents after watching a group listen to music. 
B) A researcher uses the theory of evolution to investigate and come up with solutions to solve the problem of endangered species that are close to becoming extinct. 
C) A researcher advances the work done by authors in 1988. 
D) A researcher decides to test the validity of the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together." 
A) A researcher studies the relationship between music lyrics and early sexual behavior among adolescents after watching a group listen to music. 
B) A researcher uses the theory of evolution to investigate and come up with solutions to solve the problem of endangered species that are close to becoming extinct. 
C) A researcher advances the work done by authors in 1988. 
D) A researcher decides to test the validity of the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together."

Question 12

Which section of a research article includes a description of exactly how the study was designed and conducted?

Accepted Answer

A) The introduction 
B) The method section 
C) The results section 
D) The discussion section 
A) The introduction 
B) The method section 
C) The results section 
D) The discussion section

Question 13

Which of the following is included in the method section of a research report?

Accepted Answer

A) A review of theories and prior findings relevant to the research 
B) A prediction about the results 
C) A summary of past research 
D) A description of the characteristics of participants 
A) A review of theories and prior findings relevant to the research 
B) A prediction about the results 
C) A summary of past research 
D) A description of the characteristics of participants

Question 14

A study is conducted to confirm the statement "Punishment will be harsher for drunk drivers who cause serious injuries than for drivers who cause mild injuries." This statement which is a guess at the outcome of a hypothesis is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A) theory. 
B) prediction. 
C) scientific law. 
D) research question. 
A) theory. 
B) prediction. 
C) scientific law. 
D) research question.

Question 15

Deena, a research student, decides to test the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together" as part of her research project. In this scenario, _____ is most likely to be the initial source of Deena's idea.

Accepted Answer

A) practical problems 
B) past research 
C) scientific theory 
D) common sense 
A) practical problems 
B) past research 
C) scientific theory 
D) common sense

Question 16

A theory:

Accepted Answer

A) generates new knowledge by guiding our observations. 
B) is proven after many studies support its predictions. 
C) is called a fact when it refutes a hypothesis. 
D) remains unchanged once formed. 
A) generates new knowledge by guiding our observations. 
B) is proven after many studies support its predictions. 
C) is called a fact when it refutes a hypothesis. 
D) remains unchanged once formed.

Question 17

In which section of a research article would a reader find a description of what was done in the past and why the present study is being conducted?

Accepted Answer

A) The abstract 
B) The introduction 
C) The method section 
D) The results section 
A) The abstract 
B) The introduction 
C) The method section 
D) The results section

Question 18

In view of the existing tension between the police department and the citizens of Metropolis, the city council conducts a survey among the residents for suggestions on how to improve police-community relations. This example best illustrates _____ as a source of research ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) myths 
B) theories 
C) past research works 
D) practical problems 
A) myths 
B) theories 
C) past research works 
D) practical problems

Question 19

The scientific meaning of the term "theory" is:

Accepted Answer

A) essentially the same as a hypothesis. 
B) valid only if the theory can be proven. 
C) grounded in data from prior research. 
D) "just an idea" even if there are numerous hypotheses that support it. 
A) essentially the same as a hypothesis. 
B) valid only if the theory can be proven. 
C) grounded in data from prior research. 
D) "just an idea" even if there are numerous hypotheses that support it.

Question 20

Using the Boolean operator AND when performing a search on PsycINFO will:

Accepted Answer

A) include sources that contain all the search terms specified. 
B) include sources that contain either one of the search terms specified. 
C) exclude sources that contain the search terms specified. 
D) have no effect on the search. 
A) include sources that contain all the search terms specified. 
B) include sources that contain either one of the search terms specified. 
C) exclude sources that contain the search terms specified. 
D) have no effect on the search.

How can one improve the quality of the search results when using Internet search services such as Google?

In the context of exploring past research, which of the following strategies should a researcher employ?

One advantage of using the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) as a source of locating previous research is it:

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the discussion section of a research report?

The statement "Females are more likely to report greater incidences of sexual harassment than males" is an example of a _, while the question "Do reported incidences of sexual harassment vary according to gender?" is an example of a(n) _.

Google Scholar is a specialized search engine that allows one to _____.

The American Psychological Association computer database that stores the contents of Psychological Abstracts is:

Which section of a research article summarizes the hypothesis, the procedure, conclusions, and discussion usually in 120 words or less?

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the results section of a research report?

In which section of a research article would a reader find a summary of the entire project?

Which of the following best illustrates a research idea that originates from the observation of the world?

Which section of a research article includes a description of exactly how the study was designed and conducted?

Which of the following is included in the method section of a research report?

A study is conducted to confirm the statement "Punishment will be harsher for drunk drivers who cause serious injuries than for drivers who cause mild injuries." This statement which is a guess at the outcome of a hypothesis is an example of a:

Deena, a research student, decides to test the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together" as part of her research project. In this scenario, _____ is most likely to be the initial source of Deena's idea.

A theory:

In which section of a research article would a reader find a description of what was done in the past and why the present study is being conducted?

In view of the existing tension between the police department and the citizens of Metropolis, the city council conducts a survey among the residents for suggestions on how to improve police-community relations. This example best illustrates _____ as a source of research ideas.

The scientific meaning of the term "theory" is:

Using the Boolean operator AND when performing a search on PsycINFO will:

Scientific Understanding of Behavior

Ethics in Behavioral Research

Fundamental Research Issues

Measurement Concepts

Observational Methods

Asking People About Themselves: Survey Research

Experimental Design

Conducting Experiments

Complex Experimental Designs

Single-Case, Quasi-Experimental, and Developmental Research

Understanding Research Results: Description and Correlation

Understanding Research Results: Statistical Inference

Generalization

Filters

Exam 2: Where to Start

How can one improve the quality of the search results when using Internet search services such as Google?

In the context of exploring past research, which of the following strategies should a researcher employ?

One advantage of using the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) as a source of locating previous research is it:

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the discussion section of a research report?

The statement "Females are more likely to report greater incidences of sexual harassment than males" is an example of a _____, while the question "Do reported incidences of sexual harassment vary according to gender?" is an example of a(n) _____.

Google Scholar is a specialized search engine that allows one to _____.

The American Psychological Association computer database that stores the contents of Psychological Abstracts is:

Which section of a research article summarizes the hypothesis, the procedure, conclusions, and discussion usually in 120 words or less?

Which one of the following statements would be appropriate for the results section of a research report?

In which section of a research article would a reader find a summary of the entire project?

Which of the following best illustrates a research idea that originates from the observation of the world?

Which section of a research article includes a description of exactly how the study was designed and conducted?

Which of the following is included in the method section of a research report?

A study is conducted to confirm the statement "Punishment will be harsher for drunk drivers who cause serious injuries than for drivers who cause mild injuries." This statement which is a guess at the outcome of a hypothesis is an example of a:

Deena, a research student, decides to test the proverb "Birds of a feather flock together" as part of her research project. In this scenario, _____ is most likely to be the initial source of Deena's idea.

A theory:

In which section of a research article would a reader find a description of what was done in the past and why the present study is being conducted?

In view of the existing tension between the police department and the citizens of Metropolis, the city council conducts a survey among the residents for suggestions on how to improve police-community relations. This example best illustrates _____ as a source of research ideas.

The scientific meaning of the term "theory" is:

Using the Boolean operator AND when performing a search on PsycINFO will:

Scientific Understanding of Behavior

Ethics in Behavioral Research

Fundamental Research Issues

Measurement Concepts

Observational Methods

Asking People About Themselves: Survey Research

Experimental Design

Conducting Experiments

Complex Experimental Designs

Single-Case, Quasi-Experimental, and Developmental Research

Understanding Research Results: Description and Correlation

Understanding Research Results: Statistical Inference

Generalization

Filters

The statement "Females are more likely to report greater incidences of sexual harassment than males" is an example of a _, while the question "Do reported incidences of sexual harassment vary according to gender?" is an example of a(n) _.