A) terminal drop. B) practice effects. C) cohort differences. D) lack of confidentiality. A) terminal drop. B) practice effects. C) cohort differences. D) lack of confidentiality.

Exam 3: The Study of Adult Development and Aging: Research Methods

Tests that are intended to measure personality need to meet psychometric criteria showing that they actually do relate to personality. These criteria refer to a test's:

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Researchers conducting cross-

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What are the two forms of reliability? Why are each important?

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The two forms of reliability are internal reliability and external reliability.

Internal reliability refers to the consistency of results within a study or measurement tool. It is important because it ensures that the data collected is accurate and dependable, allowing for valid conclusions to be drawn from the research.

External reliability, on the other hand, refers to the consistency of results across different studies or measurement tools. This form of reliability is important because it allows for the generalization of findings and ensures that the results can be replicated in different settings or with different populations.

Both forms of reliability are important because they contribute to the overall trustworthiness and credibility of research findings. Without reliable data, it is difficult to make meaningful interpretations or draw valid conclusions, which undermines the value of the research. Therefore, ensuring both internal and external reliability is crucial for producing high-quality and impactful research.

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The social, historical, and cultural influences that affect people during a particular period of time refer to _______ effects.

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The Most Efficient Design would most likely be employed when researchers wish to compare the effects of:

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In a cross-

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A method in which researchers gather data from multiple sources for an in-depth analysis of particular individuals is called a(n) _______ study:

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Researchers studying the effects of videogame training on the cognitive abilities of older adults expose separate groups of male and female participants to a training condition and two other groups to a no-training condition in performance on a cognitive test. They then conduct a similar comparison involving male and female younger adults. In this study, the only true independent variable is:

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The cross-sequential design is designed to allow researchers to determine whether cohort and ___________ influence the patterns of results in developmental studies.

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The most appropriate method of analysis for data obtained from focus groups, such as older adults discussing their views about healthcare, would be:

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The _____________ refers to the approach that combines the three sequential designs.

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What are the four components of ethical standards in research?

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In multivariate study, researchers are attempting to understand the joint contributions of age and gender to the outcome of scores on a measure of depression. Because age does not predict gender nor does gender predict age, both variables have the status of being:

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A researcher obtains information about one of her older participants in a study that suggests the participant may have difficulty driving. According to the ethical principle of ______________, however, she cannot report this to the participant's family.

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In ____________ studies of aging, researchers collect data from more than one cohort at more than one time period.

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In multivariate correlational studies testing _________, researcher compare the correlation between two variables with and without the effect of a third.

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Researchers who want to test causal hypotheses about a set of relationships involving age and other variables are likely to use which specific type of design?

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Describe how you would go about ensuring the rights of participants in a study on memory and aging. How would you address the construct of "capacity"? Why is it important to consider in research with older adults? Design a consent form, a debriefing form, and a set of guidelines to use that will ensure protection of the confidentiality of data.

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In the National Social Life, Health and Aging Study, researchers collected data on the sex lives of adults 57 to 85 years of aging by using which type of methodology?

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Tests that are intended to measure personality need to meet psychometric criteria showing that they actually do relate to personality. These criteria refer to a test's:

Researchers conducting cross-

What are the two forms of reliability? Why are each important?

Define a longitudinal and a cross-

The social, historical, and cultural influences that affect people during a particular period of time refer to _______ effects.

The Most Efficient Design would most likely be employed when researchers wish to compare the effects of:

In a cross-

A method in which researchers gather data from multiple sources for an in-depth analysis of particular individuals is called a(n) _______ study:

The cross-sequential design is designed to allow researchers to determine whether cohort and ___________ influence the patterns of results in developmental studies.

The most appropriate method of analysis for data obtained from focus groups, such as older adults discussing their views about healthcare, would be:

The _____________ refers to the approach that combines the three sequential designs.

What are the four components of ethical standards in research?

In multivariate study, researchers are attempting to understand the joint contributions of age and gender to the outcome of scores on a measure of depression. Because age does not predict gender nor does gender predict age, both variables have the status of being:

A researcher obtains information about one of her older participants in a study that suggests the participant may have difficulty driving. According to the ethical principle of ______________, however, she cannot report this to the participant's family.

In ____________ studies of aging, researchers collect data from more than one cohort at more than one time period.

In multivariate correlational studies testing _________, researcher compare the correlation between two variables with and without the effect of a third.

Researchers who want to test causal hypotheses about a set of relationships involving age and other variables are likely to use which specific type of design?

In the National Social Life, Health and Aging Study, researchers collected data on the sex lives of adults 57 to 85 years of aging by using which type of methodology?

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Models of Development: Nature and Nurture in Adulthood

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Basic Cognitive Functions: Information Processing, Attention, and Memory

Language, Problem-Solving, and Intelligence

Personality and Patterns of Coping

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Death and Dying

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