Methods Review

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

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

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

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

Are you a sport person?

An extraneous variable can create _____ or become a _____.

All the following could be an extraneous variable EXCEPT:

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

A split half correlation measures _______ ______.

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

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

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

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

Which shape of distribution is this?

What is an example of a convenience sample?

Which shape of distribution is this?

All are advantages of between- subject experiments EXCEPT:

External validity refers to

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

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

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

This is an example of a

What is the solution to order effects?

What are two methods that combine quantitative and qualitative research?

Identify the conceptual definition.

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

A sugar pill is an example of a ____

What is the dependent variable?

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

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

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

Interviews aren’t useful for gathering quotes and stories.

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

Laboratory experiments have high internal validity

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

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

You should use questionnaires for evaluation EXCEPT:

What shape of distribution is this?

How many times a week do you play basketball?

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

Identify the sample size and sample origin in this article.

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

This is an example of a balanced rating scale.

What is an example of a population?

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

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

The Phineas Gage and Anna O studies are examples of:

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

“Have you ever played basketball?”

Qualitative interviews use all the following interview techniques EXCEPT:

Beck Depression Inventory is an example of:

Within- subjects experiments test participants under all conditions.

Between -subjects experiments test participants in only one condition.

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

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

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

What is a possible outcome of sampling bias?

A nonequivalent group design is

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

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

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

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

What is the independent variable?

What are descriptive statistics?

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

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

What are the conditions of the IV?

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

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

A theoretical narrative is usually supported by _____ quotations.

What is this distribution called?

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

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

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

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

A field study is conducted in a laboratory environment

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