Question 1

To demonstrate validity you should pick a relevent criterion which emodies the construct and show ______, meaning that the operationalizeation is not related to other constructs you do not want to measure.

Accepted Answer

A)   predictive validity
B)   divergent validity
C)   convergent validity
D)   concurrent validity B

Question 2

Identify the key differences between nominal and operational definitions and discuss how they relate to hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

Nominal and operational definitions are both important concepts in research, particularly in the development of hypotheses.

Nominal definitions are definitions that assign a name to a concept or variable. They are often based on theoretical or conceptual ideas and are used to provide a clear understanding of what is being studied. For example, if we are studying the concept of "aggression," the nominal definition might be "the intentional behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to another person."

Operational definitions, on the other hand, are specific and measurable definitions that describe how a variable will be measured, observed, or manipulated in a study. They provide a clear and concrete way to assess a concept or variable. For example, if we are operationalizing the concept of "aggression," we might use a specific scale or questionnaire to measure aggressive behavior.

The relationship between nominal and operational definitions and hypotheses is crucial. Hypotheses are statements that make predictions about the relationship between variables. Nominal definitions help to clarify the concepts being studied and provide a theoretical basis for hypotheses. Operational definitions, on the other hand, provide the specific ways in which variables will be measured or manipulated in a study, which is essential for testing hypotheses.

In summary, nominal definitions provide the theoretical foundation for hypotheses, while operational definitions provide the specific methods for testing those hypotheses. Both are essential for developing and testing hypotheses in research.

Question 3

Questions that are hard to research are:

Accepted Answer

A)   too limited in scope
B)   have no empirical answer
C)   situational
D)   not important to the research community B

Question 4

Compare and contrast inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Miguel proposes a research study in his Research Methods course. The instructor tells him that he needs to revise his study because it currently displays definitional operationism. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   His operational definition is poorly defined.
B)   He is using only one operational definition of a variable and needs more.
C)   He is relying on only one method and needs more.
D)   He is utilizing the operational definition of the construct as the definitive of the construct.

Question 6

Identify a research topic or question that interests you and provide justification for why this topic or question is important and researchable. Include a research question, hypothesis, operational definitions, potential methods and acknowledge potential limitations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Summarize the idea of mono-operation bias. Discuss why this is important to be aware of in research.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are commonly used to measure potential academic success in college and graduate school admissions what type of validity measure is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   predictive validity
B)   divergent validity
C)   convergent validity
D)   concurrent validity

Question 9

Hypotheses should mention at least three variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research that is colloborative in nature should include consultation with relevant ______ to ensure your results speak to their interests, perspectives, and concerns.

Accepted Answer

A)   stakeholders
B)   participants
C)   epistemic Guides
D)   people

Question 11

A researcher wants to make sure that their procedures are reliable, they train another researcher on their classification system and have them make judgments on the same data. What reliability strategy are they using?

Accepted Answer

A)   test-retest reliability
B)   divergent reliability
C)   convergent reliability
D)   inter-rater reliability

Question 12

Researchers have fairly standard ways of asking about demographic variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

______ researchers are more likely to begin with a variable of interest (e.g., liking), while ______ researchers are more likely to begin with a behavior they want to focus on and record specific instances of it occuring.

Accepted Answer

A)   Deductive; inductive
B)   Inductive; deductive
C)   Deductive; epistemic
D)   Abductive; deductive

Question 14

Test-retest reliability and inter-rater reliability are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a researchable question?

Accepted Answer

A)   What teaching style is best?
B)   Is capitalism or socialism the better economic system?
C)   How does extended exposure to a minority group affect attitudes toward that group?
D)   How should we respond to domestic terrorism?

Question 16

What does it mean to have mono-method bias.

Accepted Answer

A)   too many operational definitions of a variable and needs less
B)   only one operational definition of a variable and needs more
C)   relying on only one method and needs more
D)   conducting mixed methods research

Question 17

Research proposals are likely to have methodological and practical constraints. How should researchers address these issues?

Accepted Answer

A)   in the introduction section
B)   in the methods section
C)   in the results section
D)   in the limitations section

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a form of validity mentioned in your text?

Accepted Answer

A)   predictive validity
B)   divergent validity
C)   convergent validity
D)   inter-rater validity

Question 19

The ______ involves articulating what you mean by the concept under scrutiny.

Accepted Answer

A)   operational definition
B)   nominal definition
C)   normal defininition
D)   epistemical definition

Question 20

Researchers should avoid multiple operationalizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Getting Specific: Whats the Plan

To demonstrate validity you should pick a relevent criterion which emodies the construct and show ______, meaning that the operationalizeation is not related to other constructs you do not want to measure.

Identify the key differences between nominal and operational definitions and discuss how they relate to hypotheses.

Questions that are hard to research are:

Compare and contrast inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability.

Miguel proposes a research study in his Research Methods course. The instructor tells him that he needs to revise his study because it currently displays definitional operationism. What does this mean?

Identify a research topic or question that interests you and provide justification for why this topic or question is important and researchable. Include a research question, hypothesis, operational definitions, potential methods and acknowledge potential limitations.

Summarize the idea of mono-operation bias. Discuss why this is important to be aware of in research.

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are commonly used to measure potential academic success in college and graduate school admissions what type of validity measure is this?

Hypotheses should mention at least three variables.

Research that is colloborative in nature should include consultation with relevant ______ to ensure your results speak to their interests, perspectives, and concerns.

A researcher wants to make sure that their procedures are reliable, they train another researcher on their classification system and have them make judgments on the same data. What reliability strategy are they using?

Researchers have fairly standard ways of asking about demographic variables.

researchers are more likely to begin with a variable of interest (e.g., liking) , while researchers are more likely to begin with a behavior they want to focus on and record specific instances of it occuring.

Test-retest reliability and inter-rater reliability are the same thing.

Which of the following is a researchable question?

What does it mean to have mono-method bias.

Research proposals are likely to have methodological and practical constraints. How should researchers address these issues?

Which of the following is NOT a form of validity mentioned in your text?

The ______ involves articulating what you mean by the concept under scrutiny.

Researchers should avoid multiple operationalizations.

Exam 3: Getting Specific: Whats the Plan

To demonstrate validity you should pick a relevent criterion which emodies the construct and show ______, meaning that the operationalizeation is not related to other constructs you do not want to measure.

Identify the key differences between nominal and operational definitions and discuss how they relate to hypotheses.

Questions that are hard to research are:

Compare and contrast inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability.

Miguel proposes a research study in his Research Methods course. The instructor tells him that he needs to revise his study because it currently displays definitional operationism. What does this mean?

Identify a research topic or question that interests you and provide justification for why this topic or question is important and researchable. Include a research question, hypothesis, operational definitions, potential methods and acknowledge potential limitations.

Summarize the idea of mono-operation bias. Discuss why this is important to be aware of in research.

The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are commonly used to measure potential academic success in college and graduate school admissions what type of validity measure is this?

Hypotheses should mention at least three variables.

Research that is colloborative in nature should include consultation with relevant ______ to ensure your results speak to their interests, perspectives, and concerns.

A researcher wants to make sure that their procedures are reliable, they train another researcher on their classification system and have them make judgments on the same data. What reliability strategy are they using?

Researchers have fairly standard ways of asking about demographic variables.

______ researchers are more likely to begin with a variable of interest (e.g., liking) , while ______ researchers are more likely to begin with a behavior they want to focus on and record specific instances of it occuring.

Test-retest reliability and inter-rater reliability are the same thing.

Which of the following is a researchable question?

What does it mean to have mono-method bias.

Research proposals are likely to have methodological and practical constraints. How should researchers address these issues?

Which of the following is NOT a form of validity mentioned in your text?

The ______ involves articulating what you mean by the concept under scrutiny.

Researchers should avoid multiple operationalizations.

researchers are more likely to begin with a variable of interest (e.g., liking) , while researchers are more likely to begin with a behavior they want to focus on and record specific instances of it occuring.