Question 1

What is APA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of sampling 
B)  a data-collection strategy 
C)  a format for writing a research report 
D)  statistical analysis for experimental designs 
A)  a form of sampling 
B)  a data-collection strategy 
C)  a format for writing a research report 
D)  statistical analysis for experimental designs

Question 2

Generally speaking, the ____ response options a scale has the _____ sensitivity that measure is.

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer; less 
B)  fewer; more 
C)  more; less 
D)  more; more 
A)  fewer; less 
B)  fewer; more 
C)  more; less 
D)  more; more

Question 3

Data obtained from self-report and behavioral measures often:

Accepted Answer

A)  complement each other and increase confidence in conclusions. 
B)  compete with each other. 
C)  yield the same results. 
D)  cannot be compared, because they measure fundamentally different things. 
A)  complement each other and increase confidence in conclusions. 
B)  compete with each other. 
C)  yield the same results. 
D)  cannot be compared, because they measure fundamentally different things.

Question 4

_____ gives everyone in a given population an equal chance of selection, whereas _____ does not.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonprobability sampling; probability sampling 
B)  Nonprobability sampling: bias sampling 
C)  Probability sampling; nonprobability sampling 
D)  Probability sampling; random sampling 
A)  Nonprobability sampling; probability sampling 
B)  Nonprobability sampling: bias sampling 
C)  Probability sampling; nonprobability sampling 
D)  Probability sampling; random sampling

Question 5

How is behavioral observation different from behavioral trace?

Accepted Answer

A)  One is self-report and the other is based on observation. 
B)  One happens in real time and the other examines past events. 
C)  One happens in real time and the other examines future events. 
D)  One examines past events and the other examines future events. 
A)  One is self-report and the other is based on observation. 
B)  One happens in real time and the other examines past events. 
C)  One happens in real time and the other examines future events. 
D)  One examines past events and the other examines future events.

Question 6

A _____ is the entire group of interest in a research study, whereas a _____ is a subset of individuals from which the researcher collects data.

Accepted Answer

A)  sample; population 
B)  sample; quasi-experimental variable 
C)  population; sample 
D)  population; quasi-experimental variable 
A)  sample; population 
B)  sample; quasi-experimental variable 
C)  population; sample 
D)  population; quasi-experimental variable

Question 7

Researchers may fail to use simple random sampling because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they would need access to the entire population. 
B)  it is a nonrandom sample, which limits the ability to draw conclusions from results. 
C)  it requires the creation of complex strata. 
D)  certain statistical analyses require more sophisticated sampling procedures. 
A)  they would need access to the entire population. 
B)  it is a nonrandom sample, which limits the ability to draw conclusions from results. 
C)  it requires the creation of complex strata. 
D)  certain statistical analyses require more sophisticated sampling procedures.

Question 8

List and describe the seven elements of an APA-style report.

Accepted Answer

APA-style reports contain: (1) title pag

Question 9

Error can be reduced:

Accepted Answer

A)  by the use of scripts. 
B)  by running participants in different conditions at different geographic locations. 
C)  when the researcher varies his treatment of participants. 
D)  when social desirability bias is high. 
A)  by the use of scripts. 
B)  by running participants in different conditions at different geographic locations. 
C)  when the researcher varies his treatment of participants. 
D)  when social desirability bias is high.

Question 10

In which behavioral measure does a participant make a purposeful selection from several options?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral trace 
B)  physiological measure 
C)  behavioral choice 
D)  behavioral observation 
A)  behavioral trace 
B)  physiological measure 
C)  behavioral choice 
D)  behavioral observation

Question 11

Random error:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be eliminated. 
B)  is minimized in large datasets. 
C)  is minimal in small datasets. 
D)  does not need to be eliminated because it is not a point of concern for researchers. 
A)  can be eliminated. 
B)  is minimized in large datasets. 
C)  is minimal in small datasets. 
D)  does not need to be eliminated because it is not a point of concern for researchers.

Question 12

The _____ is the entire group of interest in a research study.

Accepted Answer

A)  control group 
B)  quota 
C)  sample 
D)  population 
A)  control group 
B)  quota 
C)  sample 
D)  population

Question 13

In line with the social desirability bias, which of the following is a female participant most likely to lie about on a self-report measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight 
B)  level of self-esteem 
C)  gender 
D)  height 
A)  weight 
B)  level of self-esteem 
C)  gender 
D)  height

Question 14

Sensitivity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the range of data a researcher can gather from a particular instrument. 
B)  when respondents choose responses that are consistent with social values but not necessarily accurate. 
C)  the extent to which a research method measures what it is intended to measure. 
D)  the extent to which a research method will produce the same results each time it is used. 
A)  the range of data a researcher can gather from a particular instrument. 
B)  when respondents choose responses that are consistent with social values but not necessarily accurate. 
C)  the extent to which a research method measures what it is intended to measure. 
D)  the extent to which a research method will produce the same results each time it is used.

Question 15

On which of the following topics would a researcher most want to use a self-report measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  heart rate 
B)  height 
C)  confidence 
D)  athleticism 
A)  heart rate 
B)  height 
C)  confidence 
D)  athleticism

Question 16

Dr. Thigpen continued to use his original scale to measure his patients' weights even though it no longer gave an accurate reading. Despite its inaccuracy, it did consistently give the same wrong weight each time a patient stepped on it. In this case, his scale lacks:

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  validity. 
D)  sensitivity, reliability, and validity. 
A)  sensitivity. 
B)  reliability. 
C)  validity. 
D)  sensitivity, reliability, and validity.

Question 17

For which situation is the "college sophomore problem" NOT a concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical psychology studies examining serial killers 
B)  social psychology studies examining human emotion 
C)  developmental psychology studies examining cognitions in the elderly 
D)  health psychology studies examining risk for coronary heart disease 
A)  clinical psychology studies examining serial killers 
B)  social psychology studies examining human emotion 
C)  developmental psychology studies examining cognitions in the elderly 
D)  health psychology studies examining risk for coronary heart disease

Question 18

What is a true experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  a research design where the researcher manipulates all of the dependent variables 
B)  a research design where the researcher manipulates all of the independent variables 
C)  a research design where the researcher treats variables as if they are independent variables even though the variables cannot be manipulated 
D)  a research design where the researcher treats variables as if they are dependent variables even though the variables cannot be manipulated 
A)  a research design where the researcher manipulates all of the dependent variables 
B)  a research design where the researcher manipulates all of the independent variables 
C)  a research design where the researcher treats variables as if they are independent variables even though the variables cannot be manipulated 
D)  a research design where the researcher treats variables as if they are dependent variables even though the variables cannot be manipulated

Question 19

What is reliability?

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which a research method measures what it is intended to measure 
B)  the range of responses an experimenter can gather from a particular instrument 
C)  the stability or consistency of a measure 
D)  when an experiment proceeds in exactly the same way for every participant 
A)  the extent to which a research method measures what it is intended to measure 
B)  the range of responses an experimenter can gather from a particular instrument 
C)  the stability or consistency of a measure 
D)  when an experiment proceeds in exactly the same way for every participant

Question 20

What is a behavioral observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a measure that relies on directly seeing behavior as it occurs 
B)  a measure that relies on evidence left behind by a participant who is no longer present 
C)  a measurement technique that directly asks participants how they think or feel 
D)  a design where variables are treated like independent variables even though they are not able to be manipulated 
A)  a measure that relies on directly seeing behavior as it occurs 
B)  a measure that relies on evidence left behind by a participant who is no longer present 
C)  a measurement technique that directly asks participants how they think or feel 
D)  a design where variables are treated like independent variables even though they are not able to be manipulated

What is APA style?

Generally speaking, the response options a scale has the _ sensitivity that measure is.

Data obtained from self-report and behavioral measures often:

_ gives everyone in a given population an equal chance of selection, whereas _ does not.

How is behavioral observation different from behavioral trace?

A _ is the entire group of interest in a research study, whereas a _ is a subset of individuals from which the researcher collects data.

Researchers may fail to use simple random sampling because:

List and describe the seven elements of an APA-style report.

Error can be reduced:

In which behavioral measure does a participant make a purposeful selection from several options?

Random error:

The _____ is the entire group of interest in a research study.

In line with the social desirability bias, which of the following is a female participant most likely to lie about on a self-report measure?

Sensitivity is:

On which of the following topics would a researcher most want to use a self-report measure?

Dr. Thigpen continued to use his original scale to measure his patients' weights even though it no longer gave an accurate reading. Despite its inaccuracy, it did consistently give the same wrong weight each time a patient stepped on it. In this case, his scale lacks:

For which situation is the "college sophomore problem" NOT a concern?

What is a true experiment?

What is reliability?

What is a behavioral observation?

Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Observational Research: the Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Factorial Design: I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours Do Pickup Lines Really Work

Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders

Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping

a Statistical Tools for Answering Research Questions

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What is APA style?

Generally speaking, the ____ response options a scale has the _____ sensitivity that measure is.

Data obtained from self-report and behavioral measures often:

_____ gives everyone in a given population an equal chance of selection, whereas _____ does not.

How is behavioral observation different from behavioral trace?

A _____ is the entire group of interest in a research study, whereas a _____ is a subset of individuals from which the researcher collects data.

Researchers may fail to use simple random sampling because:

List and describe the seven elements of an APA-style report.

Error can be reduced:

In which behavioral measure does a participant make a purposeful selection from several options?

Random error:

The _____ is the entire group of interest in a research study.

In line with the social desirability bias, which of the following is a female participant most likely to lie about on a self-report measure?

Sensitivity is:

On which of the following topics would a researcher most want to use a self-report measure?

Dr. Thigpen continued to use his original scale to measure his patients' weights even though it no longer gave an accurate reading. Despite its inaccuracy, it did consistently give the same wrong weight each time a patient stepped on it. In this case, his scale lacks:

For which situation is the "college sophomore problem" NOT a concern?

What is a true experiment?

What is reliability?

What is a behavioral observation?

Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Observational Research: the Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Factorial Design: I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours Do Pickup Lines Really Work

Mixed Design: Which Therapy Is Best for Treating Eating Disorders

Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping

a Statistical Tools for Answering Research Questions

Filters

Generally speaking, the response options a scale has the _ sensitivity that measure is.

_ gives everyone in a given population an equal chance of selection, whereas _ does not.

A _ is the entire group of interest in a research study, whereas a _ is a subset of individuals from which the researcher collects data.