Question 1

_________ validity is established by comparing the score on a test with future score on another test.

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A)  Criterion 
B)  Concurrent 
C)  Content 
D)  Split-half

Question 2

Describe three potential problems associated with archival research.

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Question 3

Distinguish between the nonexperimental methods described in this chapter (e.g., archival research, ex post facto research, survey research) and the qualitative research described in the previous chapter.

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Question 4

When the variables to be studied are selected after they have occurred, the research study is called

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulated. 
B)  positively correlated. 
C)  ex post facto. 
D)  experimental.

Question 5

What is naturalistic observation? Give an example and describe the strengths and weaknesses of this method.

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Question 6

How does qualitative research differ from other nonexperimental research, such as descriptive research methods, correlational studies, and surveys?

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A)  Qualitative research is more likely to involve statistics. 
B)  Qualitative research is less narrow. 
C)  Qualitative research is more well regarded by scientists in general. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 7

What is a good rule regarding how often observers should agree with each other when conducting observational research?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% agreement 
B)  65% agreement 
C)  85% agreement 
D)  100% agreement

Question 8

Jack conducts a study in which he compares men and women in terms of locus of control. Jack has conducted a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental study. 
B)  ex post facto study. 
C)  archival study. 
D)  case study.

Question 9

The overarching purpose of this research was to assess whether having contact with gay men and lesbians affected attitudes toward gay men and lesbians. Why is this an ex post facto study?

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Question 10

Describe some strategies that can raise the response rate for mail surveys.

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Question 11

Suppose a survey contains the following item: "Explain in words your opinion on the death penalty." This question represents a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Likert-type scale question. 
B)  multiple choice question. 
C)  open-ended question. 
D)  forced alternative question.

Exam 4: Nonexperimental Methods: Descriptive Methods, Correlational Studies, Ex Post Facto Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sampling, and Basic Research Strategies