Exam 6: Observational Research: Part 1

Gwen wants to make sure her experiment's findings can be generalized beyond the sample.Gwen is referring to:

When individuals alter their performance or behaviors because others are observing them it's called:

Josefina wanted to view and note that occurrence of predetermined behaviors in an organized way.This would be an example of:

When a researcher is actively engaging and interacting with participants while observing them it's referred to as:

Tracey records each time a specific verbalization is made in parent-child dyads.This is an example of:

The extent to which a particular study's findings are generalizable to the real-world is referred to as:

Dori scored a 52 on an accepted measurement of anxiety.Samson scored a 71 on the same measure.Their scores would be considered:

Earle is recording the time between the end of a child's tantrum and when she receives a reward from her caregiver.This approach is known as:

The operational definition of "striking the bottom of another person with an open hand" refers to:

Morris is conducting an experiment for class.He decides that he will inform his participants that they are being observed,but will not tell them what exactly he is observing.This is an example of:

According to the text,parents may feel enormous pressure from______,which can influence their discipline practices.

If a researcher is more focused on the "what" rather than the "why" of behavior,they would most likely use what type of research design?

Which of the following is NOT a descriptive statistic?

Richard was developing a ______ to assist observers in noting certain nonverbal and verbal behaviors displayed by participants.

Tanya was told that she was participating in a study about coupon use at a local supermarket.In reality,her implicit attitudes regarding gender were being studied.This is an example of:

The extent to which an observer consistently codes a variable refers to:

Researchers attempted to re-create a small-town doctor experience,by transforming the laboratory into a doctor's office and furnishing it with instruments,décor,and staff that would be similar in the real setting.The researchers are attempting to increase the following with their efforts in:

If a researcher is more focused on the "why" rather than the "what" of behavior,they would most likely use what type of research design?

Each of the following is a potential drawback of participant observation,EXCEPT:

Leticia is sitting at a local park watching families interact for one of her sociology classes.This is an example of: