Research Methods Mid-Year Review

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How many pets do you have? Is a good example of a ____________ question.

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Quantitative

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A researcher wants to see if sugar results in improvements in memory. They give their control group sugar-free candy and their experimental group candy. The control group received:

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A placebo

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What is a 'sample' in survey research?

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A smaller group chosen to represent the whole population.

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Dishonesty is a challenge most associated with:

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Surveys

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What does reliability mean in psychology?

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How consistent the results are.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

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Qualitative research focuses on understanding concepts and experiences, while quantitative research focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis.

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Define 'operational definition' in research.

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An operational definition specifies the procedures used to measure a variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is a 'hypothesis' in research?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the significance of random sampling in research?

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It ensures that every individual in the population has an equal chance of being selected, reducing bias.