Question 1

Which standardized measure is developed using the summated ratings method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thurstone scale 
B)  Rorschach Test 
C)  Likert scale 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test 
A)  Thurstone scale 
B)  Rorschach Test 
C)  Likert scale 
D)  Thematic Apperception Test

Question 2

What is the semantic differential method for studying attitudes?

Accepted Answer

The semantic differential method is a ty

Question 3

What advantages do questionnaires have over face-to-face interviews? What advantages do face-to-face interviews have over questionnaires?

Accepted Answer

Questionnaires have several advantages o

Question 4

Peter responds to an item on a measure by circling "5" which indicates that he "strongly agrees" with the item. Peter is most likely completing a measure using a __________ rating scale.

Accepted Answer

A)  graphic 
B)  numerical 
C)  segmented 
D)  forced choice 
A)  graphic 
B)  numerical 
C)  segmented 
D)  forced choice

Question 5

Paul is asked to describe what he sees in a series of inkblots. Paul is completing a

Accepted Answer

A)  Thematic Apperception Test. 
B)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. 
C)  Rorschach test. 
D)  Likert scale. 
A)  Thematic Apperception Test. 
B)  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. 
C)  Rorschach test. 
D)  Likert scale.

Question 6

Rachel develops an instrument in which respondents are supposed to indicate whether they strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree to each question. Which type of rating scale is Rachel employing?

Accepted Answer

A)  numerical 
B)  forced choice 
C)  graphic 
D)  bipolar 
A)  numerical 
B)  forced choice 
C)  graphic 
D)  bipolar

Question 7

Which rating error refers to a person forming a favorable impression based on one central trait and then extending this impression to all of the person's characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  leniency bias 
B)  positivity bias 
C)  halo effect 
D)  logical error in rating 
A)  leniency bias 
B)  positivity bias 
C)  halo effect 
D)  logical error in rating

Question 8

To study college students' eating behaviors, Diane asks students to keep a log of what they eat for one week. Diane is using which method of self-report?

Accepted Answer

A)  tally sheets 
B)  Likert scale 
C)  semantic differential 
D)  behavioral diaries 
A)  tally sheets 
B)  Likert scale 
C)  semantic differential 
D)  behavioral diaries

Question 9

Rating scales that require respondents to choose between equally desirable or equally undesirable response alternatives are called

Accepted Answer

A)  graphic scales. 
B)  numerical scales. 
C)  Likert scales. 
D)  forced-choice scales. 
A)  graphic scales. 
B)  numerical scales. 
C)  Likert scales. 
D)  forced-choice scales.

Question 10

Which of the following self-report items would be considered to be a leading question?

Accepted Answer

A)  How satisfied are you with the President's economic policies to reduce unemployment? 
B)  To what extent do you agree with the President's economic initiatives? 
C)  How confident are you that the President's economic policies will be effective? 
D)  To what extent do you believe the President should be blamed for the high unemployment rate? 
A)  How satisfied are you with the President's economic policies to reduce unemployment? 
B)  To what extent do you agree with the President's economic initiatives? 
C)  How confident are you that the President's economic policies will be effective? 
D)  To what extent do you believe the President should be blamed for the high unemployment rate?

Question 11

Observations that ask research participants to look within themselves and describe their impressions are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic observations. 
B)  self-report measures. 
C)  secondary observations. 
D)  exploratory measures. 
A)  systematic observations. 
B)  self-report measures. 
C)  secondary observations. 
D)  exploratory measures.

Question 12

Why is pilot-testing important in the development of questionnaires? What problems might pilot-testing identify?

Accepted Answer

Pilot-testing is important in the develo

Question 13

The procedures for developing a telephone interview schedule are __________ the procedures for developing face-to-face interview schedules.

Accepted Answer

A)  more complex than 
B)  exactly opposite of 
C)  similar to 
D)  unrelated to 
A)  more complex than 
B)  exactly opposite of 
C)  similar to 
D)  unrelated to

Which standardized measure is developed using the summated ratings method?

What is the semantic differential method for studying attitudes?

What advantages do questionnaires have over face-to-face interviews? What advantages do face-to-face interviews have over questionnaires?

Peter responds to an item on a measure by circling "5" which indicates that he "strongly agrees" with the item. Peter is most likely completing a measure using a __________ rating scale.

Paul is asked to describe what he sees in a series of inkblots. Paul is completing a

Rachel develops an instrument in which respondents are supposed to indicate whether they strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree to each question. Which type of rating scale is Rachel employing?

Which rating error refers to a person forming a favorable impression based on one central trait and then extending this impression to all of the person's characteristics?

To study college students' eating behaviors, Diane asks students to keep a log of what they eat for one week. Diane is using which method of self-report?

Rating scales that require respondents to choose between equally desirable or equally undesirable response alternatives are called

Which of the following self-report items would be considered to be a leading question?

Observations that ask research participants to look within themselves and describe their impressions are referred to as

Why is pilot-testing important in the development of questionnaires? What problems might pilot-testing identify?

The procedures for developing a telephone interview schedule are __________ the procedures for developing face-to-face interview schedules.

Behavioral Research and the Scientific Method

From Hunches to Testable Hypotheses

Ethical Considerations and Guidelines

Carpenter, S 1998 Content Analysis Project for Research Novices Teaching of Psychology

Reliability and Validity in Measurement and Research

Randomized Experiments and Causal Inference

Nonrandomized Research and Causal Reasoning

Survey Research and Subject Recruitment

Summarizing the Data

Correlating Variables

Understanding P Values and Effect Size Indicators

The Comparison of Two Conditions

Comparisons of More Than Two Conditions

The Analysis of Frequency Tables

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Exam 5: Methods for Looking Within Ourselves

Which standardized measure is developed using the summated ratings method?

What is the semantic differential method for studying attitudes?

What advantages do questionnaires have over face-to-face interviews? What advantages do face-to-face interviews have over questionnaires?

Peter responds to an item on a measure by circling "5" which indicates that he "strongly agrees" with the item. Peter is most likely completing a measure using a __________ rating scale.

Paul is asked to describe what he sees in a series of inkblots. Paul is completing a

Rachel develops an instrument in which respondents are supposed to indicate whether they strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree to each question. Which type of rating scale is Rachel employing?

Which rating error refers to a person forming a favorable impression based on one central trait and then extending this impression to all of the person's characteristics?

To study college students' eating behaviors, Diane asks students to keep a log of what they eat for one week. Diane is using which method of self-report?

Rating scales that require respondents to choose between equally desirable or equally undesirable response alternatives are called

Which of the following self-report items would be considered to be a leading question?

Observations that ask research participants to look within themselves and describe their impressions are referred to as

Why is pilot-testing important in the development of questionnaires? What problems might pilot-testing identify?

The procedures for developing a telephone interview schedule are __________ the procedures for developing face-to-face interview schedules.

Behavioral Research and the Scientific Method

From Hunches to Testable Hypotheses

Ethical Considerations and Guidelines

Carpenter, S 1998 Content Analysis Project for Research Novices Teaching of Psychology

Reliability and Validity in Measurement and Research

Randomized Experiments and Causal Inference

Nonrandomized Research and Causal Reasoning

Survey Research and Subject Recruitment

Summarizing the Data

Correlating Variables

Understanding P Values and Effect Size Indicators

The Comparison of Two Conditions

Comparisons of More Than Two Conditions

The Analysis of Frequency Tables

Filters