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AP Psychology Chapter 2 Research Methods
AP Psychology Chapter 2 Research Methods
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Review of AP Psychology Chapter 2 (Zimbardo book)
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What do researchers use to summarize, describe, and analyze the results of their research?
statistics
experiments
case studies
survays
2
Random assignment is a method for controlling differences between what?
the dependent variable and the independent variable
heredity and environment
empirical data and subjective data
the experimental group and the control group
3
Which of the following is an aspect of an experiment that the experimenter cannot control?
extraneous variables
dependent variables
controls
hypothesis
4
In this type of research the scientist has the most control over variables.
case study
naturalistic observation
experimental study
cohort-sequential study
5
The conditions involving the independent variable could also be thought of as
responses
experimenter bias
cognitions
stimuli
6
A theory is .....
the opposite of a fact
an unsupported opinion
a testable explanation for what has been observed
A statement that has yet to be supported with facts
7
The simplest measure of variability is ........
range
median
mean
standard deviation
8
Which type of study is the next best thing to a longitudinal study?
Ex Post Facto design
Cross section study
Cohort-Sequential Study
Naturalistic Observation
9
A scientific study should begin with ......
Background Reading
A Hypothesis
A controlled test
Data Collection
10
Which of the following could be an operational definition of fear?
an intense feeling of terror
moving away from the stimulus
Panic
moving toward the stimulus
11
Which of the following shows the strongest relationship between two variables?
-0.9
-0.7
0.4
0.38
12
The mean is the .........
middle score
average
standard deviation
range
13
A survey would be most useful in determining.....
How common alcohol use is among college freshman
Whether rats run mazes faster in the darkness or in light
How people develop over time
The effect of laughter on illness
14
Which of the following is NOT a step in the "ethics cascade?"
What specific topics are worthy of research?
Who should decide what is morally justified
Are controlled research studies ever appropriate?
Who should conduct research?
15
Which of the following is a good method for controlling expectancy bias?
Consulting the APA
performing a case study
Doing a double-blind experiment
joining a professional organization
16
The primary purpose of a survey is to.......
determine cause and effect relationships
test hypothesis
discover attitudes and beliefs
describe an entire population
17
Which of the following is a measure of central tendency?
standard bell curve
histogram
correlation
mean
18
Which is the only form of research that can determine cause and effect?
correlation study
experimental study
case study
survey
19
Sally wants to see if pedestrians obey the cross walk signs. What type of method would be best
introspection
naturalistic observation
conditioning
double-blind study
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Sample is to population as .......
child is to adult
part is to whole
valid is to invalid
large is to small
