Question 1

Which one of the following is a major function of survey research?

Accepted Answer

A)  To dispel myths 
B)  To collect as much data as possible in the shortest period of time 
C)  To collect only information that will prove to be significant 
D)  To acquire qualitative data 
A)  To dispel myths 
B)  To collect as much data as possible in the shortest period of time 
C)  To collect only information that will prove to be significant 
D)  To acquire qualitative data A

Question 2

One way to detect dishonest responses on a questionnaire is to use

Accepted Answer

A)  a Likert scale 
B)  closed ended questions 
C)  the randomized response method 
D)  a verification key 
A)  a Likert scale 
B)  closed ended questions 
C)  the randomized response method 
D)  a verification key D

Question 3

You would like to include a question on your survey that asks about opinions on marriage and homosexuality.How could you write the question to avoid bias,such as social desirability?

Accepted Answer

One way to write the question to avoid bias and social desirability is to frame it in a neutral and open-ended manner. For example, you could ask, "What are your thoughts and opinions on the topic of marriage and homosexuality?" This allows respondents to express their views without feeling pressured to conform to societal norms or expectations. Additionally, you could provide a range of response options, from strongly agree to strongly disagree, to capture a spectrum of opinions without leading the respondent in a particular direction. It's important to ensure that the language used in the question is inclusive and non-judgmental to encourage honest and diverse responses.

Question 4

The reliability of the data from survey studies depends mainly on

Accepted Answer

A)  the response rate 
B)  the experience of the researcher 
C)  the randomness of the sample 
D)  the format of the questions (e.g., open ended versus closed ended questions) 
A)  the response rate 
B)  the experience of the researcher 
C)  the randomness of the sample 
D)  the format of the questions (e.g., open ended versus closed ended questions)

Question 5

Which of the following is advisable in conducting an open ended interview?

Accepted Answer

A)  Putting the questions in your own words 
B)  Using probe questions to encourage the respondent to give a more complete answer 
C)  Suggesting alternatives to a respondent who draws a blank 
D)  Giving your own opinion 
A)  Putting the questions in your own words 
B)  Using probe questions to encourage the respondent to give a more complete answer 
C)  Suggesting alternatives to a respondent who draws a blank 
D)  Giving your own opinion

Question 6

A verification key checks for

Accepted Answer

A)  recording errors 
B)  careless responses 
C)  influence of social desirability 
D)  poor command of language 
A)  recording errors 
B)  careless responses 
C)  influence of social desirability 
D)  poor command of language

Question 7

Probability sampling: ____: nonprobability sampling: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple random sampling, purposive sampling 
B)  stratified random sampling, cluster sampling 
C)  purposive sampling, haphazard sampling 
D)  purposive sampling, stratified random sampling 
A)  simple random sampling, purposive sampling 
B)  stratified random sampling, cluster sampling 
C)  purposive sampling, haphazard sampling 
D)  purposive sampling, stratified random sampling

Question 8

The first step in sampling is to

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the desired size of the sample 
B)  identify the population from which the sample is to be drawn 
C)  identify all subgroups, or strata 
D)  identify desired attributes of the sample 
A)  determine the desired size of the sample 
B)  identify the population from which the sample is to be drawn 
C)  identify all subgroups, or strata 
D)  identify desired attributes of the sample

Question 9

The survey question,"Rate your agreement: College students should receive grades in their courses because this prepares them for the competitive world outside of college" is not particularly well-written because

Accepted Answer

A)  It addresses more than one issue in a single item 
B)  It is not exhaustive 
C)  It shows poor grammar 
D)  None of the above 
A)  It addresses more than one issue in a single item 
B)  It is not exhaustive 
C)  It shows poor grammar 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

The major advantage of cluster sampling over simple random sampling is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  saves time and money 
B)  yields more reliable research findings 
C)  yields a higher degree of randomness in heterogenous populations 
D)  yields a higher degree of randomness in homogeneous populations 
A)  saves time and money 
B)  yields more reliable research findings 
C)  yields a higher degree of randomness in heterogenous populations 
D)  yields a higher degree of randomness in homogeneous populations

Question 11

One of the major problems facing Web-based surveys is

Accepted Answer

A)  Slippage can occur 
B)  A difficulty in finding a truly random sample 
C)  Social desirability is increased 
D)  The good subject tendency is increased 
A)  Slippage can occur 
B)  A difficulty in finding a truly random sample 
C)  Social desirability is increased 
D)  The good subject tendency is increased

Question 12

A visual analogue scale is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  open ended rating scale 
B)  rating scale, often with seven or nine categories 
C)  rating scale that consists of a single line, labeled at each end 
D)  questionnaire that uses branching of items 
A)  open ended rating scale 
B)  rating scale, often with seven or nine categories 
C)  rating scale that consists of a single line, labeled at each end 
D)  questionnaire that uses branching of items

Question 13

The sampling frame is the

Accepted Answer

A)  entire population 
B)  population as defined for the purposes of the survey 
C)  time during which the survey will be conducted 
D)  population to which you wish your results to generalize 
A)  entire population 
B)  population as defined for the purposes of the survey 
C)  time during which the survey will be conducted 
D)  population to which you wish your results to generalize

Question 14

Define random sample,stratified random sample,cluster sample,and describe situations in which each is preferred.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The Mental Measurement Yearbook series

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the official publication of MENSA 
B)  Reviews many standardized tests, including questionnaires 
C)  Is used to survey outgoing college seniors 
D)  Contains information about famous psychologists 
A)  Is the official publication of MENSA 
B)  Reviews many standardized tests, including questionnaires 
C)  Is used to survey outgoing college seniors 
D)  Contains information about famous psychologists

Question 16

A major advantage of open ended questions is that

Accepted Answer

A)  answers are easier to code 
B)  respondents do not have to think as hard 
C)  they allow respondents to expand on their answers 
D)  they lessen the chances that a clerical error will be made when coding the data 
A)  answers are easier to code 
B)  respondents do not have to think as hard 
C)  they allow respondents to expand on their answers 
D)  they lessen the chances that a clerical error will be made when coding the data

Question 17

A disadvantage of computerized survey administration is that

Accepted Answer

A)  Slippage can occur 
B)  Social desirability is increased 
C)  Not everyone has access to computers 
D)  It cannot check for invalid responses 
A)  Slippage can occur 
B)  Social desirability is increased 
C)  Not everyone has access to computers 
D)  It cannot check for invalid responses

Question 18

Which one of the following sampling methods is an example of a nonprobability sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  cluster sampling 
B)  simple random sampling 
C)  purposive sampling 
D)  stratified random sampling 
A)  cluster sampling 
B)  simple random sampling 
C)  purposive sampling 
D)  stratified random sampling

Question 19

A stratified random sample should be used when

Accepted Answer

A)  the population has identifiable subgroups that are of interest to the researcher 
B)  the sample constitutes the population. 
C)  the population is very small 
D)  there is no way of estimating the probability that a particular subgroup will be included in the sample 
A)  the population has identifiable subgroups that are of interest to the researcher 
B)  the sample constitutes the population. 
C)  the population is very small 
D)  there is no way of estimating the probability that a particular subgroup will be included in the sample

Question 20

Which of the following is a simple random sample of people at a party?

Accepted Answer

A)  People count off by 4's. All of the 1's are chosen for the sample. 
B)  Each couple puts their names on one slip of paper, which is then well shaken in a hat. Select the first one quarter of the slips drawn. 
C)  Each person puts his or her name on a slip of paper, which is then well shaken in a hat. Select the first one quarter of the slips drawn. 
D)  Give each person a number as they come to the party. Every fourth number is chosen for the sample. 
A)  People count off by 4's. All of the 1's are chosen for the sample. 
B)  Each couple puts their names on one slip of paper, which is then well shaken in a hat. Select the first one quarter of the slips drawn. 
C)  Each person puts his or her name on a slip of paper, which is then well shaken in a hat. Select the first one quarter of the slips drawn. 
D)  Give each person a number as they come to the party. Every fourth number is chosen for the sample.

Which one of the following is a major function of survey research?

One way to detect dishonest responses on a questionnaire is to use

You would like to include a question on your survey that asks about opinions on marriage and homosexuality.How could you write the question to avoid bias,such as social desirability?

The reliability of the data from survey studies depends mainly on

Which of the following is advisable in conducting an open ended interview?

A verification key checks for

Probability sampling: : nonprobability sampling: .

The first step in sampling is to

The survey question,"Rate your agreement: College students should receive grades in their courses because this prepares them for the competitive world outside of college" is not particularly well-written because

The major advantage of cluster sampling over simple random sampling is that it

One of the major problems facing Web-based surveys is

A visual analogue scale is a(n)

The sampling frame is the

Define random sample,stratified random sample,cluster sample,and describe situations in which each is preferred.

The Mental Measurement Yearbook series

A major advantage of open ended questions is that

A disadvantage of computerized survey administration is that

Which one of the following sampling methods is an example of a nonprobability sample?

A stratified random sample should be used when

Which of the following is a simple random sample of people at a party?

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Which one of the following is a major function of survey research?

One way to detect dishonest responses on a questionnaire is to use

You would like to include a question on your survey that asks about opinions on marriage and homosexuality.How could you write the question to avoid bias,such as social desirability?

The reliability of the data from survey studies depends mainly on

Which of the following is advisable in conducting an open ended interview?

A verification key checks for

Probability sampling: ____: nonprobability sampling: ____.

The first step in sampling is to

The survey question,"Rate your agreement: College students should receive grades in their courses because this prepares them for the competitive world outside of college" is not particularly well-written because

The major advantage of cluster sampling over simple random sampling is that it

One of the major problems facing Web-based surveys is

A visual analogue scale is a(n)

The sampling frame is the

Define random sample,stratified random sample,cluster sample,and describe situations in which each is preferred.

The Mental Measurement Yearbook series

A major advantage of open ended questions is that

A disadvantage of computerized survey administration is that

Which one of the following sampling methods is an example of a nonprobability sample?

A stratified random sample should be used when

Which of the following is a simple random sample of people at a party?

Psychology and Science

Developing a Research Question

Ethics in Research

Writing in Psychology

Variables

Tabular and Graphical Description of Data

Validity

Control

Nonexperimental Research, part 1: Observational, archival, and Case-Study Research

True Experiments, part 1: Single-Factor Designs

True Experiments, part 2: Factorial Designs

Single-Subject Experiments

Quasi Experiments

Biases and Limitations of Experimental Psychology

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Probability sampling: : nonprobability sampling: .