Question 1

Explain the relationship between the terms population,sample,representative sample,random,selection,and random sample.

Accepted Answer

In research,we use random selection to g

Question 2

The tendency to consistently give the same answer to almost all of the items on a survey is known as

Accepted Answer

A) response bias. 
B) sampling bias. 
C) experimenter effects. 
D) interviewer bias. 
A) response bias. 
B) sampling bias. 
C) experimenter effects. 
D) interviewer bias.

Question 3

Explain the difference between a loaded question and a leading question.

Accepted Answer

A loaded question is one that

Question 4

A tendency for one group to be overrepresented in a study is known as

Accepted Answer

A) response bias. 
B) sampling bias. 
C) experimenter effects. 
D) interviewer bias. 
A) response bias. 
B) sampling bias. 
C) experimenter effects. 
D) interviewer bias.

Question 5

Briefly describe the differences in mail,telephone,and personal interview surveys.In addition,note advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Accepted Answer

A mail survey is a written survey that i

Question 6

_____ sampling is a sampling technique in which each member of the population has a known likelihood of being selected to be part of the sample.

Accepted Answer

A) Quota 
B) Representative 
C) Probability 
D) Nonprobability 
A) Quota 
B) Representative 
C) Probability 
D) Nonprobability

Question 7

The influence of the researcher's expectations on the outcome of the study refers to

Accepted Answer

A) reactivity. 
B) expectancy effects. 
C) ecological validity. 
D) both reactivity and expectancy effects. 
A) reactivity. 
B) expectancy effects. 
C) ecological validity. 
D) both reactivity and expectancy effects.

Question 8

Studies in which the researcher actively participates in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

Accepted Answer

A) nonparticipant 
B) participant 
C) disguised 
D) undisguised 
A) nonparticipant 
B) participant 
C) disguised 
D) undisguised

Question 9

Studies in which the researcher does not participate in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

Accepted Answer

A) nonparticipant 
B) participant 
C) disguised 
D) undisguised 
A) nonparticipant 
B) participant 
C) disguised 
D) undisguised

Question 10

In order to generate a sample of students from her institution,Julie selected every 10th name off of the registrar's alphabetical list of all students enrolled at her school.Julie is using the _____ sampling technique.

Accepted Answer

A) random 
B) cluster 
C) stratified random 
D) convenience 
A) random 
B) cluster 
C) stratified random 
D) convenience

Question 11

Studies in which the participants are aware that the researcher is observing their behavior utilize _____ observation and studies in which the researcher does not participate in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

Accepted Answer

A) nonparticipant; undisguised 
B) undisguised; nonparticipant 
C) undisguised; participant 
D) disguised; nonparticipant 
A) nonparticipant; undisguised 
B) undisguised; nonparticipant 
C) undisguised; participant 
D) disguised; nonparticipant

Question 12

What is a static item versus an action item?

Accepted Answer

A static item is a type of item used on

Question 13

Studies in which the participants are unaware that the researcher is observing their behavior utilize _____ observation.

Accepted Answer

A) nonparticipant 
B) participant 
C) disguised 
D) undisguised 
A) nonparticipant 
B) participant 
C) disguised 
D) undisguised

Question 14

Mail surveys have the concern of _____ but have the advantage of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) low return rate; eliminating interviewer bias 
B) interviewer bias; high return rate 
C) sampling bias; interviewer bias 
D) increasing socially desirable responses; high return rate 
A) low return rate; eliminating interviewer bias 
B) interviewer bias; high return rate 
C) sampling bias; interviewer bias 
D) increasing socially desirable responses; high return rate

Question 15

Researchers often prefer _____ observation because it increases _____ validity.

Accepted Answer

A) laboratory; construct 
B) laboratory; ecological 
C) naturalistic; ecological 
D) naturalistic; content 
A) laboratory; construct 
B) laboratory; ecological 
C) naturalistic; ecological 
D) naturalistic; content

Explain the relationship between the terms population,sample,representative sample,random,selection,and random sample.

The tendency to consistently give the same answer to almost all of the items on a survey is known as

Explain the difference between a loaded question and a leading question.

A tendency for one group to be overrepresented in a study is known as

Briefly describe the differences in mail,telephone,and personal interview surveys.In addition,note advantages and disadvantages of each method.

_____ sampling is a sampling technique in which each member of the population has a known likelihood of being selected to be part of the sample.

The influence of the researcher's expectations on the outcome of the study refers to

Studies in which the researcher actively participates in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

Studies in which the researcher does not participate in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

In order to generate a sample of students from her institution,Julie selected every 10^th name off of the registrar's alphabetical list of all students enrolled at her school.Julie is using the _____ sampling technique.

Studies in which the participants are aware that the researcher is observing their behavior utilize _ observation and studies in which the researcher does not participate in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _ observation.

What is a static item versus an action item?

Studies in which the participants are unaware that the researcher is observing their behavior utilize _____ observation.

Mail surveys have the concern of _ but have the advantage of _.

Researchers often prefer _ observation because it increases _ validity.

Thinking Like a Scientist

Getting Started: Ideas, resources, and Ethics

Defining, measuring, and Manipulating Variables

Data Organization and Descriptive Statistics

Correlational Methods and Statistics

Probability and Hypothesis Testing

Introduction to Inferential Statistics

The Logic of Experimental Design

Inferential Statistics: Two-Group Designs

Experimental Designs With More Than Two Levels of an Independent Variable

Complex Experimental Design

Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Designs

Apa Communication Guidelines

Filters

Exam 4: Descriptive Methods

Explain the relationship between the terms population,sample,representative sample,random,selection,and random sample.

The tendency to consistently give the same answer to almost all of the items on a survey is known as

Explain the difference between a loaded question and a leading question.

A tendency for one group to be overrepresented in a study is known as

Briefly describe the differences in mail,telephone,and personal interview surveys.In addition,note advantages and disadvantages of each method.

_____ sampling is a sampling technique in which each member of the population has a known likelihood of being selected to be part of the sample.

The influence of the researcher's expectations on the outcome of the study refers to

Studies in which the researcher actively participates in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

Studies in which the researcher does not participate in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

In order to generate a sample of students from her institution,Julie selected every 10th name off of the registrar's alphabetical list of all students enrolled at her school.Julie is using the _____ sampling technique.

Studies in which the participants are aware that the researcher is observing their behavior utilize _____ observation and studies in which the researcher does not participate in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _____ observation.

What is a static item versus an action item?

Studies in which the participants are unaware that the researcher is observing their behavior utilize _____ observation.

Mail surveys have the concern of _____ but have the advantage of _____.

Researchers often prefer _____ observation because it increases _____ validity.

Thinking Like a Scientist

Getting Started: Ideas, resources, and Ethics

Defining, measuring, and Manipulating Variables

Data Organization and Descriptive Statistics

Correlational Methods and Statistics

Probability and Hypothesis Testing

Introduction to Inferential Statistics

The Logic of Experimental Design

Inferential Statistics: Two-Group Designs

Experimental Designs With More Than Two Levels of an Independent Variable

Complex Experimental Design

Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Designs

Apa Communication Guidelines

Filters

In order to generate a sample of students from her institution,Julie selected every 10^th name off of the registrar's alphabetical list of all students enrolled at her school.Julie is using the _____ sampling technique.

Studies in which the participants are aware that the researcher is observing their behavior utilize _ observation and studies in which the researcher does not participate in the situation in which the research participants are involved utilize _ observation.

Mail surveys have the concern of _ but have the advantage of _.

Researchers often prefer _ observation because it increases _ validity.