Question 1

If a test measures what it is supposed to measure, it is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reliability.
B)   Validity.
C)   Utility.
D)   Generalizability. B

Question 2

Whereas ____ refers to whether a test measures what it is supposed to measure, ____ means that that the measure is consistent.

Accepted Answer

A)   Reliability; validity
B)   Validity; reliability
C)   Utility; generalizability
D)   Generalizability; utility A

Question 3

A test of aggressive behavior includes statements such as, "When I get mad I punch people in the face." These would represent:

Accepted Answer

A)   Content validity
B)   Concurrent validity
C)   Face validity
D)   Construct validity C

Question 4

Briefly describe case studies and explain why they are used. Include both the pros and the cons of this design.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Research based on things like observations of behaviors is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Quantitative.
B)   Qualitative.
C)   Reliable.
D)   Replicable.

Question 6

Briefly describe the constructs of reliability and validity. If you have to pick one, which would it be and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the constructs of reliability and...

Question 7

When a test is as short as possible but also comprehensive it is said to have:

Accepted Answer

A)   Split half reliability.
B)   Test-retest reliability.
C)   Internal consistency.
D)   Inter-rater reliability.

Question 8

Briefly define each of the following:
Reliability
Internal consistency
Test-retest reliability
Inter-rater reliability
Split-half reliability
Validity
Face validity
Content validity
Construct validity
Criterion validity
Predictive validity
Concurrent validity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly define each of the following:
Reliability
Internal consistency
Test-retest...

Question 9

Briefly design a study looking at different treatments for anxiety. Make sure you define and explain why you would or would not use each of the following: randomized controlled trial, control group, experimental group, placebo, single blind, and double blind techniques.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly design a study looking at different...

Question 10

Hassan has developed a test for aggressive behavior. He finds that he only needs to calculate the even numbered questions for reliability instead of the entire test. This would indicate his test has good:

Accepted Answer

A)   Split half reliability.
B)   Test-retest reliability.
C)   Internal consistency.
D)   Inter-rater reliability.

Question 11

A test's ability to produce the same results over time is its:

Accepted Answer

A)   Reliability.
B)   Validity.
C)   Utility.
D)   Generalizability.

Question 12

A treatment is said to be _____ if the main variable influences the purported dependent variable; if p<.05 than the measure is said to be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   statistically significant; clinically significant
B)   generalizable; valid
C)   clinically significant; statistically significant
D)   valid; reliable

Question 13

Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of a two-group design versus a three-group design.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

If GRE scores are designed to predict intelligence and people who score 1,300 get all A's in graduate school, then the GRE would have high:

Accepted Answer

A)   Predicative validity.
B)   Concurrent validity.
C)   Face validity.
D)   Construct validity.

Question 15

A(n) _____ seeks to determine if a particular service is needed and useful and, if so, for whom it would be best whether there is a need for it.

Accepted Answer

A)   Experiment
B)   Correlation
C)   Program evaluation
D)   Microgenetic study

Question 16

Terrell is performing a study on the effects of benzodiazepines on anxiety. Some patients are in the control group and others in the experimental group. Only Terrell knows who is in what group. This is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Single-blind study.
B)   Placebo effect.
C)   Double-blind study.
D)   Equipoise principal.

Question 17

A variable that makes it difficult to determine the effect of the treatment variable on the dependent measure is known as an:

Accepted Answer

A)   Independent variable.
B)   Dependent variable.
C)   Confounding variable.
D)   Control variable.

Question 18

Logan takes the GRE and scores a combined 1,150. He retakes the test six months later and again scores a 1,150. This indicates that the test:

Accepted Answer

A)   Has high content validity
B)   Has high test retest reliability
C)   Has high predicative validity
D)   Has high internal consistency.

Question 19

One of the advantages of a two-group design is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)   reveals specificity treatment effects.
B)   allows for long term follow up.
C)   patients are motivated to participate.
D)   controls for history effects.

Question 20

Estefani and Stephania are looking at videos of bullying behaviors on playgrounds. They both look at a video of one child pushing another and code it as aggression. This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)   Split half reliability.
B)   Test-retest reliability.
C)   Internal consistency.
D)   Inter-rater reliability.

Exam 3: Methods for Research and Evaluation

If a test measures what it is supposed to measure, it is said to have:

Whereas refers to whether a test measures what it is supposed to measure, means that that the measure is consistent.

A test of aggressive behavior includes statements such as, "When I get mad I punch people in the face." These would represent:

Briefly describe case studies and explain why they are used. Include both the pros and the cons of this design.

Research based on things like observations of behaviors is classified as:

Briefly describe the constructs of reliability and validity. If you have to pick one, which would it be and why?

When a test is as short as possible but also comprehensive it is said to have:

Briefly define each of the following: Reliability Internal consistency Test-retest reliability Inter-rater reliability Split-half reliability Validity Face validity Content validity Construct validity Criterion validity Predictive validity Concurrent validity

Briefly design a study looking at different treatments for anxiety. Make sure you define and explain why you would or would not use each of the following: randomized controlled trial, control group, experimental group, placebo, single blind, and double blind techniques.

Hassan has developed a test for aggressive behavior. He finds that he only needs to calculate the even numbered questions for reliability instead of the entire test. This would indicate his test has good:

A test's ability to produce the same results over time is its:

A treatment is said to be _ if the main variable influences the purported dependent variable; if p<.05 than the measure is said to be __.

Briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of a two-group design versus a three-group design.

If GRE scores are designed to predict intelligence and people who score 1,300 get all A's in graduate school, then the GRE would have high:

A(n) _____ seeks to determine if a particular service is needed and useful and, if so, for whom it would be best whether there is a need for it.

Terrell is performing a study on the effects of benzodiazepines on anxiety. Some patients are in the control group and others in the experimental group. Only Terrell knows who is in what group. This is known as a:

A variable that makes it difficult to determine the effect of the treatment variable on the dependent measure is known as an:

Logan takes the GRE and scores a combined 1,150. He retakes the test six months later and again scores a 1,150. This indicates that the test:

One of the advantages of a two-group design is that it:

Estefani and Stephania are looking at videos of bullying behaviors on playgrounds. They both look at a video of one child pushing another and code it as aggression. This illustrates: