A double-blind procedure is used to control for

the placebo effect and the experimenter effect

In a repeated measures design

same participants are used in both conditions.

An Advantage of a Case Study is that

it produces highly detailed data

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

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.

In a repeated measures experiment, each participant is exposed to

all conditions of the experiment

Confidentiality ensures that

the privacy of participants in the study is protected.

If research procedures are standardised, then

the procedures used will be the same for all participants.

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Trivia Research Methods Unit 4

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1
A researcher uses test scores as a measure of their DV. The test scores are best described as
Primary data
Primary & Quantitative data
Primary & Qualitative data
Secondary & Quantitative data
2
What sort of studies can be used to see participants in their natural environment?
Correlation study
Case Study
Observational study
Primary Study
3
What type of visual representation should be used to represent categorical data?
Frequency distribution table & line graph
pie graph & histogram
Pie graph & bar graph
Histogram & line graph
4
The spread of data surrounding the mean is measured by what?
Standard Deviation
Median
Correlation
Validity
5
Which is NOT an ethical issue?
Deception
Informed Consent
Protection of participants
Use of a Placebo
6
A double-blind procedure is used to control for
the placebo effect and the experimenter effect
the placebo effect
the experimenter effect
all extraneous variables
7
In a repeated measures design
participants put into pairs and split into the conditions.
same participants are used in both conditions.
a group of participants is used to measure the effect of IV
different participants are used in both conditions.
8
An assessment tool that achieves the same result each time has high _______________
Validity
Correlation
Sample size
Reliability
9
An Advantage of a Case Study is that
conclusions can be drawn about the effect of the IV
extraneous variables are easily controlled
it produces highly detailed data
the results are easily generalized
10
Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle?
Reporting conventions
Voluntary Participation
Informed Consent
Withdrawal Rights
11
The group of interest for research is known as what?
Stratified Sample
Random Sample
Sample
Population
12
A reliable observational study will involve
A pre-prepared system to guide and record observation.
Observations in a contrived setting.
The non-participant procedure.
Naturalistic observations
13
The mean is a measure of what?
Central Tendency
The middle score
Standard Deviation
The average
14
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.
15
In an experiment, it is essential to control for extraneous variables so that
the hypothesis is supported
a valid conclusion can be made about the effect of the DV
a probability that the results will be obtained by chance.
a valid conclusion can be made about the effect of the IV
16
Statistics that describe, organise and summarise data are known as
Summary Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Frequency Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
17
Which of the following is essential in an experiment?
counterbalancing
double-blind
IV & DV
independent groups
18
A Placebo is used to control
experimenter expectations.
experimental error.
ethical issues.
participant expectations
19
A testable prediction is known as what?
A conclusion
A Hypothesis
A theory
A null Hypothesis
20
The purpose of a study is known as what?
discussion
aim
method
results
21
Operationalising the variables for an experiment involves
describing how the IV and DV will be measured.
providing definitions of the IV and the DV.
deciding on the importance of all experimental variables.
controlling all variables that can impact on the DV.
22
Which of the following is an example of a self-report?
notes kept by a person.
the researcher's formal report
the researcher's records in an observation checklist.
the researcher's raw data
23
Which variable is manipulated by the experimenter?
Extraneous Variable
Confounding Variable
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
24
A test that measures what it is supposed to measure has high ______________
Validity
Reliability
Gerneralisations
Correlation
25
In a repeated measures experiment, each participant is exposed to
the DV repeatedly.
the IV only
all conditions of the experiment
the IV repeatedly.
26
A statement that addresses the results of the experiment is known as a ________________
Method
Discussion
Aim
Conclusion
27
Confidentiality ensures that
the privacy of participants in the study is protected.
participants can withdraw from a study.
data about participant variables can be published.
participants are aware of the purpose of the study.
28
If research procedures are standardised, then
the procedures used will be the same for all participants.
the results will be valid.
all participants understand what the experiment is about.
the research will be conducted ethically.

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