Question 1

A hypothesis is a

Accepted Answer

A)  prediction of results. 
B)  tentative statement that something may be true. 
C)  fact. 
D)  small research report. 
A)  prediction of results. 
B)  tentative statement that something may be true. 
C)  fact. 
D)  small research report.

Question 2

As Joan becomes familiar with the literature examining the influence of physical attractiveness on judgments of criminal behavior,she notes inconsistencies in the results.She concludes that this area of study needs to be further investigated.This example best represents ______ as a source of ideas for research.

Accepted Answer

A)  observation of the world around us 
B)  theories 
C)  practical problems 
D)  past research 
A)  observation of the world around us 
B)  theories 
C)  practical problems 
D)  past research

Question 3

Hypotheses are scientifically meaningful only if they can be

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A)  supported. 
B)  falsified. 
C)  repeated in multiple studies. 
D)  cited by other researchers. 
A)  supported. 
B)  falsified. 
C)  repeated in multiple studies. 
D)  cited by other researchers.

Question 4

A theory

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A)  generates new knowledge by guiding our observations. 
B)  is proven after many studies support its predictions. 
C)  is an established fact after being confirmed at least 100 times. 
D)  categorizes data into distinct groups. 
A)  generates new knowledge by guiding our observations. 
B)  is proven after many studies support its predictions. 
C)  is an established fact after being confirmed at least 100 times. 
D)  categorizes data into distinct groups.

Question 5

A(n)______ is a statement about the expected relationship between variables.A(n)______ is a statement about the outcome of a particular experiment.

Accepted Answer

A)  prediction;hypothesis 
B)  hypothesis;prediction 
C)  educated guess;law 
D)  law;educated guess 
A)  prediction;hypothesis 
B)  hypothesis;prediction 
C)  educated guess;law 
D)  law;educated guess

Question 6

A(n)_______ consists of a system of logical ideas proposed to explain a particular topic or phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis 
B)  inquisition 
C)  distinction 
D)  theory 
A)  hypothesis 
B)  inquisition 
C)  distinction 
D)  theory

Question 7

When an interesting discovery,such as Pavlov's phenomenon of classical conditioning,is a result of an accident or luck,this finding can be attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  directive research. 
B)  purposeful research. 
C)  serendipity. 
D)  inquisition. 
A)  directive research. 
B)  purposeful research. 
C)  serendipity. 
D)  inquisition.

Question 8

When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory,we conclude that the theory is

Accepted Answer

A)  proven true. 
B)  supported by the results. 
C)  less likely to be true. 
D)  neither supported nor challenged by the results. 
A)  proven true. 
B)  supported by the results. 
C)  less likely to be true. 
D)  neither supported nor challenged by the results.

Question 9

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

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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)  Drivers who had consumed alcohol had their license suspended an average of six months compared to one month for those who had consumed coffee. 
D)  The average age of participants 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)  Drivers who had consumed alcohol had their license suspended an average of six months compared to one month for those who had consumed coffee. 
D)  The average age of participants was 18.7 years.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  observation of the world around us 
B)  theories 
C)  past research 
D)  practical problems 
A)  observation of the world around us 
B)  theories 
C)  past research 
D)  practical problems

A hypothesis is a

Hypotheses are scientifically meaningful only if they can be

A theory

A(n) is a statement about the expected relationship between variables.A(n) is a statement about the outcome of a particular experiment.

A(n)_______ consists of a system of logical ideas proposed to explain a particular topic or phenomenon.

When an interesting discovery,such as Pavlov's phenomenon of classical conditioning,is a result of an accident or luck,this finding can be attributed to

When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory,we conclude that the theory is

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

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

Scientific Understanding of Behaviour

Ethical Research

Research Design Fundamentals

Measurement Concepts

Observational Methods

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 2: Where to Start

A hypothesis is a

Hypotheses are scientifically meaningful only if they can be

A theory

A(n)______ is a statement about the expected relationship between variables.A(n)______ is a statement about the outcome of a particular experiment.

A(n)_______ consists of a system of logical ideas proposed to explain a particular topic or phenomenon.

When an interesting discovery,such as Pavlov's phenomenon of classical conditioning,is a result of an accident or luck,this finding can be attributed to

When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory,we conclude that the theory is

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

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

Scientific Understanding of Behaviour

Ethical Research

Research Design Fundamentals

Measurement Concepts

Observational Methods

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

A(n) is a statement about the expected relationship between variables.A(n) is a statement about the outcome of a particular experiment.