Psychology Experiment Quiz

What is the purpose of experimental design in psychology?

• To determine cause and effect relationships

• To observe and describe behavior

• To analyze existing data

• To conduct surveys

Which group is not exposed to the independent variable in an experiment?

• Experimental group

• Control group

• Random group

• Observational group

What is the variable that is manipulated by the researcher in an experiment?

• Control group

• Dependent variable

• Random group

• Independent variable

Which variable is measured and affected by the independent variable?

• Control group

• Dependent variable

• Random group

• Independent variable

Which type of experiment is conducted in a natural setting or real-life environment?

• Laboratory experiment

• Controlled experiment

• Field experiment

• Observational experiment

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

• To provide a baseline for comparison

• To manipulate the independent variable

• To measure the dependent variable

• To observe natural behavior

Which group is exposed to the independent variable in an experiment?

• Experimental group

• Control group

• Random group

• Observational group

Which variable is not manipulated by the researcher in an experiment?

• Control group

• Dependent variable

• Random group

• Independent variable

Which variable is not affected by the independent variable in an experiment?

• Control group

• Dependent variable

• Random group

• Independent variable

Which type of experiment involves observing and describing behavior without manipulating variables?

• Laboratory experiment

• Controlled experiment

• Field experiment

• Observational experiment