If research procedures are standardised, then

the procedures used will be the same for all participants.

In a repeated measures experiment, each participant is exposed to

all conditions of the experiment

In a repeated measures design

same participants are used in both conditions.

Confidentiality ensures that

the privacy of participants in the study is protected.

In an experiment, it is essential to control for extraneous variables so that

a valid conclusion can be made about the effect of the IV

Operationalising the variables for an experiment involves

describing how the IV and DV will be measured.

A double-blind procedure is used to control for

the placebo effect and the experimenter effect

One advantage of an independent groups design is

Low participant attrition rate.

A reliable observational study will involve

A pre-prepared system to guide and record observation.

An example of a placebo can be

a tablet containing no medication

An Advantage of a Case Study is that

it produces highly detailed data

A common feature of cross-sectional studies is

use of an independent groups design.

A random sample of VCE students in a school could be achieved by

placing all student numbers in a hat and selecting 20

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1
If research procedures are standardised, then
the results will be valid.
the procedures used will be the same for all participants.
the research will be conducted ethically.
all participants understand what the experiment is about.
2
The mean is a measure of what?
Standard Deviation
The middle score
Central Tendency
The average
3
In a repeated measures experiment, each participant is exposed to
the IV only
the IV repeatedly.
the DV repeatedly.
all conditions of the experiment
4
A test that measures what it is supposed to measure has high ______________
Correlation
Reliability
Gerneralisations
Validity
5
Which of the following is essential in an experiment?
double-blind
counterbalancing
IV & DV
independent groups
6
In a repeated measures design
participants put into pairs and split into the conditions.
different participants are used in both conditions.
a group of participants is used to measure the effect of IV
same participants are used in both conditions.
7
Which variable is manipulated by the experimenter?
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Confounding Variable
Extraneous Variable
8
What sort of studies can be used to see participants in their natural environment?
Case Study
Observational study
Correlation study
Primary Study
9
Confidentiality ensures that
participants can withdraw from a study.
the privacy of participants in the study is protected.
participants are aware of the purpose of the study.
data about participant variables can be published.
10
In an experiment, it is essential to control for extraneous variables so that
a valid conclusion can be made about the effect of the IV
the hypothesis is supported
a probability that the results will be obtained by chance.
a valid conclusion can be made about the effect of the DV
11
Which of the following is best for collection of self-report data to study consciousness?
Naturalistic observation
Video monitoring
laboratory observation
Sleep Diary
12
To avoid practice effects in a repeated measures design, researchers use ___________
manipulation
experimental bias
counterbalancing
control
13
A Placebo is used to control
experimenter expectations.
experimental error.
participant expectations
ethical issues.
14
Operationalising the variables for an experiment involves
describing how the IV and DV will be measured.
deciding on the importance of all experimental variables.
controlling all variables that can impact on the DV.
providing definitions of the IV and the DV.
15
What type of visual representation should be used to represent categorical data?
Pie graph & bar graph
Frequency distribution table & line graph
Histogram & line graph
pie graph & histogram
16
Statistics that make judgments and conclusions are known as what?
Psychological Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Analytical Statistics
Inferential Statistics
17
The spread of data surrounding the mean is measured by what?
Validity
Correlation
Median
Standard Deviation
18
A double-blind procedure is used to control for
all extraneous variables
the experimenter effect
the placebo effect
the placebo effect and the experimenter effect
19
The group of interest for research is known as what?
Population
Random Sample
Sample
Stratified Sample
20
For a normal distribution about __ of data values lie within one Standard Deviation.
34%
68%
13%
95%
21
Which of the following is an example of a self-report?
notes kept by a person.
the researcher's formal report
the researcher's raw data
the researcher's records in an observation checklist.
22
Statistics that describe, organise and summarise data are known as
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Summary Statistics
Frequency Statistics
23
One advantage of an independent groups design is
No participant differences.
Low participant attrition rate.
Small sample size is used.
few individual participant differences between groups.
24
A reliable observational study will involve
Observations in a contrived setting.
The non-participant procedure.
Naturalistic observations
A pre-prepared system to guide and record observation.
25
An example of a placebo can be
an effect of the medication
a tablet containing no medication
a participant's expectation of the effect of medication
a tablet containing the medication used in the trial.
26
An Advantage of a Case Study is that
the results are easily generalized
it produces highly detailed data
conclusions can be drawn about the effect of the IV
extraneous variables are easily controlled
27
A researcher uses test scores as a measure of their DV. The test scores are best described as
Primary & Qualitative data
Primary data
Secondary & Quantitative data
Primary & Quantitative data
28
A common feature of cross-sectional studies is
random allocation to groups.
use of an independent groups design.
one time only study of age-related differences.
long-term study of age-related differences.
29
A statement that addresses the results of the experiment is known as a ________________
Aim
Method
Discussion
Conclusion
30
Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle?
Voluntary Participation
Withdrawal Rights
Informed Consent
Reporting conventions
31
A random sample of VCE students in a school could be achieved by
all students who walk to school.
all students who are enrolled in three science studies.
every 10th student walking out of a VCE assembly.
placing all student numbers in a hat and selecting 20
32
An assessment tool that achieves the same result each time has high _______________
Validity
Sample size
Correlation
Reliability
33
A testable prediction is known as what?
A conclusion
A theory
A null Hypothesis
A Hypothesis
34
The purpose of a study is known as what?
aim
results
discussion
method
35
What type of statistic is p < 0.05?
5% of the results are not significant.
inferential
descriptive
quantitative

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