Question 1

A way of integrating research that aims to limit bias is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   narrative review
B)   systematic review
C)   literature review
D)   holistic review B

Question 2

'Through a process of abduction the researcher begins to develop certain theoretical hypotheses. These hypotheses are then integrated into a tentative theoretical model that is tested as more data is collected.' This refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   historical analysis
B)   grounded theory analysis
C)   interpretative phenomenological analysis
D)   meta-analysis B

Question 3

Lack of ______ has been a bone of contention in many areas of psychology, including health psychology.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypotheses
B)   predictions
C)   replication
D)   models C

Question 4

In a survey the investigator must be cautious that the procedures do not generate any ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-fulfilling prophecies
B)   ruffled feathers
C)   unanswered questions
D)   questions

Question 5

The role of the researcher in the ______ is to act as the moderator.

Accepted Answer

A)   experiment
B)   interview
C)   focus group
D)   questionnaire

Question 6

A systematic method for determining how a sample of participants respond to a set of standard questions attempting to assess their feelings, attitudes, beliefs or knowledge at one or more times is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   questionnaire
B)   interview
C)   study
D)   survey

Question 7

______ designs involve measuring responses of a single sample on more than one occasion.

Accepted Answer

A)   Cross-sectional
B)   Experimentation
C)   Longitudinal
D)   Cross-over

Question 8

The ability of a study to find a statistically significant effect when a genuine effect exists is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   power
B)   prediction
C)   probability
D)   performance

Question 9

______ methods seek to build a systematic understanding of a culture from the viewpoint of the insider:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ethnographic
B)   Qualitative
C)   Interview
D)   Questionnaire

Question 10

A method of classifying items that has a systematic structure or organization of classification is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   list
B)   narrative
C)   taxonomy
D)   classification

Exam 7: A-Z of Research Methods and Issues Relevant to Health Psychology