Question 1

In which decade were the Hawthorne studies published.

Accepted Answer

A)  1920s 
B)  1930s 
C)  1960s 
D)  1980s

Question 2

If a researcher calculated a correlation coefficient of r = 1.27 between two variables, you would conclude that there is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  high correlation 
B)  very low correlation 
C)  error in the calculation 
D)  moderately low positive correlation

Question 3

The statistical "averaging" of effect sizes across previous empirical studies defines:

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental research 
B)  meta-analysis 
C)  correlational research 
D)  archival research

Question 4

Manipulating the _____ best distinguishes experimental research methods from other research methods.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable 
B)  intervening variable 
C)  statistical results 
D)  independent variable

Question 5

What are the three reasons your book listed for why you should be interested in research?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The ____ were characterized by passage of several major pieces of civil rights legislation.

Accepted Answer

A)  1930s 
B)  1960s 
C)  1970s 
D)  1980s

Question 7

Which of the following is the reason for WHY a study obtains certain results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothesis 
B)  Idea 
C)  Postulation 
D)  Theory

Question 8

Which of the following research methods uses previously collected company records?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimental 
B)  Survey 
C)  Archival 
D)  Meta-analysis

Question 9

Which of the following represents the strongest correlation?

Accepted Answer

A)  - .05 
B)  +.45 
C)  +.10 
D)  - .47

Exam 1: Introduction to I/O Psychology

In which decade were the Hawthorne studies published.