When comparing Laboratory experiments and Natural experiments.

Lab experiments have less problems with experimental control

One reason to study psychology is......

To understand the human mind and how it works

The main function of a control group in an experiment is that it.........

provides a point of reference to compare the study results.

The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.

What does it mean if two variables have a positive correlation?

As one variable increases, so does the other.

Which statement is true about Natural Observations?

Bad because there is that there is a low level of control

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Psychology - Research Methods

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1
When comparing Laboratory experiments and Natural experiments.
Lab experiments have less problems with experimental control
More problems with experimental control
About the same problems with experimental control
2
Interviewers need to be trained professionals
True
False
3
One reason to study psychology is......
To completely understand and predict human behavior
To learn how to manipulate others.
To understand the human mind and how it works
To have the answers to all life's questions
4
_____________ is often done with many participants and can be done by phone, email, or mail.
Drug trial
Archival research
Survey
Case study
5
The IV gets manipulated in an experiment
False
True
6
Which is not a level of analysis?
Cognitive
Biological
Sociocultural
Behavioral
7
Informed consent is only required for minors.
False
True
8
Which is not a weakness in research?
Reliability
Snowball sample
Demand characteristics
Lack of ecological validity
9
Psychiatrist and Psychologist are different names for the same profession.
True
False.
10
Confounding variables assist in data collection.
False
True
11
The main function of a control group in an experiment is that it.........
provides a point of reference to compare the study results.
allows mathematical relationships to be established.
balances the experiment to remove all extraneous variables
is not really necessary.
12
When doing research involving deception, researchers need to do which of the following?
At the end, tell the truth about the purpose and methods.
Let subjects withdraw from the study at any time.
Prevent physical and mental harm to subjects.
All of the above.
13
Psychology is?
The study of human origins, evolution, and cultures.
A natural science integrating neurology and physiology.
The scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.
A deductive study of forms and functions of human groups.
14
What does it mean if two variables have a positive correlation?
As one variable increases, so does the other.
The correlation between the two variables is 0.
The correlation between the variables is greater than 1.0
As one variable decreases, the other increases.
15
In what type of study does the researcher study an individual subject in depth?
Case study
Naturalistic observation
Laboratory observation
Survey
16
Which is not a qualitative research method?
Interview
Field Experiment
Case Study
Observation
17
The first step in the Scientific Method is.....
Develop hypothesis
Collect data
Analyse
Observation
18
Which statement is true about Natural Observations?
Bad because you collect information from the environment
It is good because there is a lot of control
Bad because there is that there is a low level of control
It is good because there can be observational bias.
19
The research process includes:
Aim
Data
Evaluation
Process
20
Which does not belong?
Laboratory experiment
Artificial experiment
Natural experiment
Field experiment

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