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Quiz! Quiz - "Who Remembers the Basics?"
Quiz! Quiz - "Who Remembers the Basics?"
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Control variables are important in experimental study: to ensure: only the independent variable is affecting the outcome
True
False
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Which research method is best for studying trends over time?
Case study
Cross-sectional research
Longitudinal research
Experimental research
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Why is research important in society?
It only benefits scientists
It helps us make informed decisions
It is mainly for entertainment
It has no real-world application
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What type of research examines cause-and-effect relationships?
Descriptive research
Correlational research
Causal-comparative research
Narrative research
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Which of the following is an example of experimental research?
Testing the effect of a new drug by giving one group and another a placebo
Analyzing historical trends in climate change
Conducting a survey on study habits
Observing customer behavior in a store
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In an experimental study, the variable that is manipulated is called the: Independent variable
False
True
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What is a dependent variable also known as?
The controlled variable
The outcome or effect
The cause
The manipulated variable
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Which of the following is an example of empirical research?
Analyzing historical documents
Writing an opinion piece
Creating a theoretical model
Conducting interviews and experiments
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What is a disadvantage of non-experimental research?
It cannot determine cause-and-effect relationship
It is always expensive
It cannot be used in psychology
t is never reliable
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In an experiment testing the effect of sleep on memory, what is the dependent variable?
The participant’s age
The room temperature
The memory test score
The number of hours of sleep
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of good research?
Objectivity
Reliability
Systematic approach
Bias
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In a non-experimental study, how is data typically collected?
By applying an intervention to see its effects
By observing and recording naturally occurring behaviors
By manipulating variables in a controlled setting
By assigning participants to treatment groups
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1. What is the primary goal of research?
To confirm personal beliefs
To create biased results
To rely on assumption
To systematically investigate a topic
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Which of the following best defines research methods?
A random process of inquiry
A set of techniques for collecting and analyzing data
A method used only in science
A personal way of exploring topics
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1. What is the main difference between experimental and non-experimental research?
Experimental research does not involve data collection
Non-experimental research is always qualitative
Non-experimental research is not systematic
Experimental type manipulates variables, while non-experimental one doesn't
