Exam 4: B: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

Xavier designs a measure that has two response options,either yes or no.When he analyzes his data he is likely to find:

What is the biggest disadvantage of convenience sampling?

If a researcher were using stratified random sampling to study gender differences and the population was known to be composed of 60% females and 40% males,then for every 100 participants recruited,how many people should be selected from each gender strata?

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

Researchers may fail to use simple random sampling because:

Random error is:

What is a true experiment?

Measuring how loud one yells when asked to cheer alone as compared to in a group is an example of:

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

_____ allow(s)for observation and assessment of participants without their awareness.

_____ is the process of keeping the experimental situation the same for everyone.

Observer bias can be minimized in behavioral data by:

Which of the following is the LEAST problematic for a research study?

Each of the following is a nonexperimental research design,EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a reason why participants may inaccurately respond to a self-report measure?

As a psychology professor who is also a researcher,you notice that your own students sometimes end up as participants in your research studies.Assuming that they want to impress you,which of the following should you worry about?

To minimize the impact of demand characteristics,an experimenter should:

The foundation for any research design is:

In what section of an APA-style report would researchers interpret their research findings?

Which is the correct order of steps in the research process?