Question 1

Naturalistic observation is less useful than other methods for

Accepted Answer

A)  investigating complex social settings. 
B)  developing theories based on observation. 
C)  making observations in a natural setting over an extended period of time. 
D)  studying well-defined hypotheses under precisely specified conditions. 
A)  investigating complex social settings. 
B)  developing theories based on observation. 
C)  making observations in a natural setting over an extended period of time. 
D)  studying well-defined hypotheses under precisely specified conditions. D

Question 2

Which of the following statements is least likely to be correct in comparing naturalistic to systematic observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systematic observation studies are designed to confirm previously formed hypotheses,whereas naturalistic studies are not. 
B)  Data in systematic observation studies are more likely to be qualitative,whereas naturalistic studies are likely to be quantitative. 
C)  Systematic observation studies observe specific behaviours in specific settings,whereas naturalistic studies do not. 
D)  Systematic observation studies are much less global than are naturalistic observation studies. 
A)  Systematic observation studies are designed to confirm previously formed hypotheses,whereas naturalistic studies are not. 
B)  Data in systematic observation studies are more likely to be qualitative,whereas naturalistic studies are likely to be quantitative. 
C)  Systematic observation studies observe specific behaviours in specific settings,whereas naturalistic studies do not. 
D)  Systematic observation studies are much less global than are naturalistic observation studies. B

Question 3

The goal of naturalistic observation is to

Accepted Answer

A)  test theoretical hypotheses. 
B)  conduct experiments in real,rather than artificial,environments. 
C)  get quick answers to theoretical questions. 
D)  describe in detail people's behaviour in a particular setting or situation. 
A)  test theoretical hypotheses. 
B)  conduct experiments in real,rather than artificial,environments. 
C)  get quick answers to theoretical questions. 
D)  describe in detail people's behaviour in a particular setting or situation. D

Question 4

James analyzed data from the General Social Survey (GSS)by Statistics Canada in order to examine the relationship between education and life satisfaction.This research approach may best be categorized as a

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  systematic observation. 
C)  survey archive. 
D)  content analysis. 
A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  systematic observation. 
C)  survey archive. 
D)  content analysis.

Question 5

A researcher would employ a(n)_____ when he or she wants to describe and understand how people in a setting live,work,and experience the setting.

Accepted Answer

A)  content analysis 
B)  experimental method 
C)  archival research study 
D)  naturalistic observation 
A)  content analysis 
B)  experimental method 
C)  archival research study 
D)  naturalistic observation

Question 6

Betsy wants to determine if types of products advertised on television vary depending on the time of day.Which type of archival research approach would you suggest she employ to best address her question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey archive 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Statistical records 
D)  Written records 
A)  Survey archive 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Statistical records 
D)  Written records

Question 7

Content analysis and systematic observation are similar in that both

Accepted Answer

A)  utilize a coding system of some sort. 
B)  depend on qualitative data. 
C)  are forms of archival research. 
D)  require concealed participation. 
A)  utilize a coding system of some sort. 
B)  depend on qualitative data. 
C)  are forms of archival research. 
D)  require concealed participation.

Question 8

Michael examines self-disclosure that occurs between males and females by daily monitoring of Internet discussion groups.Which method of research does this best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental 
B)  Archival 
C)  Case study 
D)  Naturalistic observation 
A)  Experimental 
B)  Archival 
C)  Case study 
D)  Naturalistic observation

Question 9

The best method to test the hypothesis that male elephants are more socially dominant than female elephants would be a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  archival research study. 
B)  survey. 
C)  case study. 
D)  naturalistic observation. 
A)  archival research study. 
B)  survey. 
C)  case study. 
D)  naturalistic observation.

Question 10

Which of the following is not an advantage of conducting a naturalistic observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows investigation of behaviours that occur in complex social settings. 
B)  It can always be scheduled at time that is convenient for the researcher. 
C)  It allows development of theories based on observations. 
D)  It allows the researcher to gather qualitative as well as quantitative data. 
A)  It allows investigation of behaviours that occur in complex social settings. 
B)  It can always be scheduled at time that is convenient for the researcher. 
C)  It allows development of theories based on observations. 
D)  It allows the researcher to gather qualitative as well as quantitative data.

Question 11

In systematic observation studies,reliability is indicated by

Accepted Answer

A)  high agreement among observers. 
B)  a high FICS score. 
C)  high validity. 
D)  low reactivity. 
A)  high agreement among observers. 
B)  a high FICS score. 
C)  high validity. 
D)  low reactivity.

Question 12

Joanne and Carole are conducting a systematic observation study on children's aggressive playground behaviour.Joanne concludes that boys display more aggressive behaviours than do girls.Carole concludes the opposite.Based on these conclusions,which methodological issue would be of most concern in this study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactivity 
B)  Sampling bias 
C)  Validity 
D)  Reliability 
A)  Reactivity 
B)  Sampling bias 
C)  Validity 
D)  Reliability

Question 13

A researcher examines the accounting records of the Noren Corporation for the past five years in order to determine why the company filed for bankruptcy.This research method would best illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic observation. 
B)  naturalistic observation. 
C)  a field experiment. 
D)  a case study. 
A)  systematic observation. 
B)  naturalistic observation. 
C)  a field experiment. 
D)  a case study.

Question 14

Observing horn honking and hand gestures displayed by drivers as measures of aggressive driving behaviour would be a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  systematic observation. 
C)  survey. 
D)  archival research. 
A)  naturalistic observation. 
B)  systematic observation. 
C)  survey. 
D)  archival research.

Question 15

If you ask teenagers to describe the behaviours of their parents that most upsets them,you would be using a(n)_____ approach of data collection.

Accepted Answer

A)  correlational 
B)  experimental 
C)  qualitative 
D)  quantitative 
A)  correlational 
B)  experimental 
C)  qualitative 
D)  quantitative

Question 16

What is a major distinction between quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods? Quantitative techniques use ____ while qualitative techniques involve _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  correlational methods;experimental methods 
B)  experimental methods;correlational methods 
C)  numerical descriptions;verbal descriptions 
D)  verbal descriptions;numerical descriptions 
A)  correlational methods;experimental methods 
B)  experimental methods;correlational methods 
C)  numerical descriptions;verbal descriptions 
D)  verbal descriptions;numerical descriptions

Question 17

For a good naturalistic observational study,a researcher will often support the analysis by

Accepted Answer

A)  testing only hypotheses that have been proposed by others. 
B)  using multiple confirmations. 
C)  using only qualitative data. 
D)  using only quantitative data. 
A)  testing only hypotheses that have been proposed by others. 
B)  using multiple confirmations. 
C)  using only qualitative data. 
D)  using only quantitative data.

Question 18

Sylvia is interested in studying the parental behaviours displayed by sea turtles.She spends three months scuba diving off the Mexican coast observing and recording the range of behaviours that occur.This research method would best be categorized as

Accepted Answer

A)  content analysis. 
B)  naturalistic observation. 
C)  archival research. 
D)  experimental methodology. 
A)  content analysis. 
B)  naturalistic observation. 
C)  archival research. 
D)  experimental methodology.

Question 19

In a cross-cultural study on the topic of mortality,Margaret examined anthropologists' descriptions of different cultures' beliefs regarding life after death.Which archival approach has she most likely employed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistical records 
B)  Survey archives 
C)  Written records 
D)  Self-reports 
A)  Statistical records 
B)  Survey archives 
C)  Written records 
D)  Self-reports

Question 20

What is the difference between naturalistic observation and systematic observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturalistic observation studies are typically designed to confirm previously formed hypotheses,whereas systematic observation studies are not. 
B)  Systematic observation studies are typically designed to confirm previously formed hypotheses,whereas naturalistic observation studies are not. 
C)  Naturalistic observation studies are usually time-consuming,while systematic observation studies are not. 
D)  Systematic observation studies are usually time-consuming,while naturalistic observation studies are not. 
A)  Naturalistic observation studies are typically designed to confirm previously formed hypotheses,whereas systematic observation studies are not. 
B)  Systematic observation studies are typically designed to confirm previously formed hypotheses,whereas naturalistic observation studies are not. 
C)  Naturalistic observation studies are usually time-consuming,while systematic observation studies are not. 
D)  Systematic observation studies are usually time-consuming,while naturalistic observation studies are not.

Naturalistic observation is less useful than other methods for

Which of the following statements is least likely to be correct in comparing naturalistic to systematic observation?

The goal of naturalistic observation is to

James analyzed data from the General Social Survey (GSS)by Statistics Canada in order to examine the relationship between education and life satisfaction.This research approach may best be categorized as a

A researcher would employ a(n)_____ when he or she wants to describe and understand how people in a setting live,work,and experience the setting.

Betsy wants to determine if types of products advertised on television vary depending on the time of day.Which type of archival research approach would you suggest she employ to best address her question?

Content analysis and systematic observation are similar in that both

Michael examines self-disclosure that occurs between males and females by daily monitoring of Internet discussion groups.Which method of research does this best illustrate?

The best method to test the hypothesis that male elephants are more socially dominant than female elephants would be a(n)

Which of the following is not an advantage of conducting a naturalistic observation?

In systematic observation studies,reliability is indicated by

A researcher examines the accounting records of the Noren Corporation for the past five years in order to determine why the company filed for bankruptcy.This research method would best illustrate

Observing horn honking and hand gestures displayed by drivers as measures of aggressive driving behaviour would be a(n)

If you ask teenagers to describe the behaviours of their parents that most upsets them,you would be using a(n)_____ approach of data collection.

What is a major distinction between quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods? Quantitative techniques use while qualitative techniques involve _.

For a good naturalistic observational study,a researcher will often support the analysis by

Sylvia is interested in studying the parental behaviours displayed by sea turtles.She spends three months scuba diving off the Mexican coast observing and recording the range of behaviours that occur.This research method would best be categorized as

In a cross-cultural study on the topic of mortality,Margaret examined anthropologists' descriptions of different cultures' beliefs regarding life after death.Which archival approach has she most likely employed?

What is the difference between naturalistic observation and systematic observation?

Scientific Understanding of Behaviour

Where to Start

Ethical Research

Research Design Fundamentals

Measurement Concepts

Asking People About Themselves: Survey Research

Experimental Design

Conducting Studies

Complex Experimental Designs

Research Designs for Special Circumstances

Understanding Research Results: Describ-Ingvariables and Relationships Among Them

Understanding Research Results: Statistical-Inference Basics

Generalizing Results

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Exam 6: Observational Methods

Naturalistic observation is less useful than other methods for

Which of the following statements is least likely to be correct in comparing naturalistic to systematic observation?

The goal of naturalistic observation is to

James analyzed data from the General Social Survey (GSS)by Statistics Canada in order to examine the relationship between education and life satisfaction.This research approach may best be categorized as a

A researcher would employ a(n)_____ when he or she wants to describe and understand how people in a setting live,work,and experience the setting.

Betsy wants to determine if types of products advertised on television vary depending on the time of day.Which type of archival research approach would you suggest she employ to best address her question?

Content analysis and systematic observation are similar in that both

Michael examines self-disclosure that occurs between males and females by daily monitoring of Internet discussion groups.Which method of research does this best illustrate?

The best method to test the hypothesis that male elephants are more socially dominant than female elephants would be a(n)

Which of the following is not an advantage of conducting a naturalistic observation?

In systematic observation studies,reliability is indicated by

A researcher examines the accounting records of the Noren Corporation for the past five years in order to determine why the company filed for bankruptcy.This research method would best illustrate

Observing horn honking and hand gestures displayed by drivers as measures of aggressive driving behaviour would be a(n)

If you ask teenagers to describe the behaviours of their parents that most upsets them,you would be using a(n)_____ approach of data collection.

What is a major distinction between quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods? Quantitative techniques use ____ while qualitative techniques involve _____.

For a good naturalistic observational study,a researcher will often support the analysis by

Sylvia is interested in studying the parental behaviours displayed by sea turtles.She spends three months scuba diving off the Mexican coast observing and recording the range of behaviours that occur.This research method would best be categorized as

In a cross-cultural study on the topic of mortality,Margaret examined anthropologists' descriptions of different cultures' beliefs regarding life after death.Which archival approach has she most likely employed?

What is the difference between naturalistic observation and systematic observation?

Scientific Understanding of Behaviour

Where to Start

Ethical Research

Research Design Fundamentals

Measurement Concepts

Asking People About Themselves: Survey Research

Experimental Design

Conducting Studies

Complex Experimental Designs

Research Designs for Special Circumstances

Understanding Research Results: Describ-Ingvariables and Relationships Among Them

Understanding Research Results: Statistical-Inference Basics

Generalizing Results

Filters

What is a major distinction between quantitative and qualitative descriptive methods? Quantitative techniques use while qualitative techniques involve _.