Methods Review

What is an example of a population?

After the study, Elijah let the graduate students know the true purpose of the study. This is known as:

The directionality problem and third- variable problem can help explain why

External validity refers to

_______ research involves non- experimental studies in which behavior is systematically observed and recorded.

__ research begins with a less focused research question and describes data using techniques like grounded theory.

Kaylyn chose multiple observers to measure the participants social skills then compared their ratings.

Laboratory experiments have high internal validity

There’s typically a group that consist of PSYC 101 students who agree to participate in research as a course req.

What is the solution to order effects?

Probability sampling: when the researcher can specify the probability that each member will be selected for the sample.

_______ validity is the extent to which scores on a measure are not correlated.

A _____ is a simulated treatment that lacks any active ingredient that should make it effective.

Which shape of distribution is this?

Are you a sport person?

Within- subjects experiments test participants under all conditions.

An extraneous variable can create _____ or become a _____.

Constructs are typically used when studying a variable may not be simple to measure.

Identify the conceptual definition.

Elijah would like to study the impact of active learning on graduate student’s GPA’s. What risk level is the research?

When creating your own measure, one should aim for all the following EXCEPT:

All are advantages of between- subject experiments EXCEPT:

What is the independent variable?

Choose the order in which internal validity goes from lowest to highest.

How many times a week do you play basketball?

A field study is conducted in a laboratory environment

This is an example of a

Harry wanted to observe grocery shoppers without the shoppers being aware. This is an example of

If a researcher gives a pretest, gives the treatment then gives a posttest. This would be an example of:

Open- ended items simply ask a question and allow participants to answer in whatever way they choose.

The Phineas Gage and Anna O studies are examples of:

A sugar pill is an example of a ____

Focus groups need a facilitator, can be conducted via teleconference, and can last 60- 90 minutes.

Some of the shoppers were aware of Harry’s study and began to act differently than normal. This is an example of

You can use a document review to determine if implementation of the program reflects program plans.

Before the study, Elijah informed the participants of risks and benefits and the right to withdraw from the study.

If an athletes score of self- efficacy is high, then their score on performance will positively correlate.

Which shape of distribution is this?

After practicing her timetables for an hour, Sasha got tired and wrote incorrect answers. This is an example of

Cross- sequential studies combine elements of cross- sectional and longitudinal studies.

The Belmont report recognized the importance of justice, respect for persons and beneficence.

What are descriptive statistics?

When choosing a measure, you might aim for all the following EXCEPT:

What is a possible outcome of sampling bias?

The ___ is a set of 10 principles written in 1947 in conjunction with the Nuremberg trials.

Which survey method has the highest response rate and provides close personal contact?

Focus groups are subject to group dynamics like the desire to be liked.

Qualitative interviews use all the following interview techniques EXCEPT:

Identify the sample size and sample origin in this article.

Observer bias and Hawthorne effect are advantages of an observational study.

What is this distribution called?

Selecting a site and observes is part of planning an observational study.

What are the conditions of the IV?

Sasha improved her performance on timetable the more she repeated them. This is an example of:

A theoretical narrative is usually supported by _____ quotations.

Between -subjects experiments test participants in only one condition.

What is an example of a convenience sample?

Stacy chose a sample of Lander students in which the proportion of participants matched the proportion of Lander’s pop.

Beck Depression Inventory is an example of:

Face validity provides excellent evidence that it measures what it’s supposed to

What shape of distribution is this?

A manipulation check ensures that the independent variable was successfully manipulated.

A nonequivalent group design is

A researcher might choose to conduct a correlational study for all reasons EXCEPT because

A split half correlation measures _______ ______.

Which theory starts with the data then develops a theory or interpretation based in the data?

One of the most common ways to conduct qualitative research is through

Interviews aren’t useful for gathering quotes and stories.

This is an example of a balanced rating scale.

All the following could be an extraneous variable EXCEPT:

What is the dependent variable?

The Bobo doll experiment filmed each child and counted the number of acts of physical aggression the child committed.

You should use questionnaires for evaluation EXCEPT:

Concurrent validity is to the present as predictive validity is to the:

A single factor multi-level design might compare three conditions of hair color: blonde, brunette, auburn

What are two methods that combine quantitative and qualitative research?

“Have you ever played basketball?”