Question 1

In order to achieve external validity, researchers need to perform their experiments in a laboratory setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the difference between external validity and ecological validity? Can an experiment have one without the other? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Much of the past research done on athletes and their performance has been done on white males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A sport psychologist wants to conduct a new study on how average male and female children respond to losing a soccer game. Which research design is the most appropriate, considering ethical and practical concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey 
B)  Meta-analysis 
C)  Experiment 
D)  Case Study

Question 5

Why don't sport psychologists always use experiments? Give an example in which an experiment would not be possible and describe an alternative research design.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Educational sport psychology specialists are not allowed to treat athletes with a psychological disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which is the proper procedure for testing a research idea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Form a hypothesis, choose a method, collect and analyze data, develop a theory 
B)  Develop a theory, choose a research method, form a hypothesis, collect and analyze data 
C)  Collect and analyze data, form a hypothesis, choose a research method, develop a theory 
D)  Choose a research method, develop a theory, form a hypothesis, collect and analyze data

Exam 1: Introduction and Research Methods

In order to achieve external validity, researchers need to perform their experiments in a laboratory setting.

What is the difference between external validity and ecological validity? Can an experiment have one without the other? Why or why not?

Much of the past research done on athletes and their performance has been done on white males.

A sport psychologist wants to conduct a new study on how average male and female children respond to losing a soccer game. Which research design is the most appropriate, considering ethical and practical concerns?

Why don't sport psychologists always use experiments? Give an example in which an experiment would not be possible and describe an alternative research design.

Educational sport psychology specialists are not allowed to treat athletes with a psychological disorder.

Which is the proper procedure for testing a research idea?