6. Psychology Research Methods : Observations and interviews

What is the primary purpose of using observation in psychological research?

• To manipulate variables

• To gather data on behaviour

• To test hypotheses

• To conduct experiments

Which of the following is a key advantage of using interviews in psychological research?

• They are always objective

• They allow for in-depth data collection

• They are less time-consuming than surveys

• They eliminate researcher bias

What type of observation involves the researcher becoming a part of the group being studied?

• Non-participant observation

• Participant observation

• Structured observation

• Naturalistic observation

Which of the following is a disadvantage of structured interviews?

• They are difficult to replicate

• They lack flexibility

• They are less reliable

• They are more expensive

In psychological research, what is the term for observing subjects in their natural environment without interference?

• Controlled observation

• Laboratory observation

• Naturalistic observation

• Participant observation

Which type of interview allows the interviewer to ask follow-up questions based on the interviewee's responses?

• Structured interview

• Semi-structured interview

• Unstructured interview

• Group interview

What is a major limitation of using naturalistic observation in psychological research?

• It is highly artificial

• It lacks ecological validity

• It is difficult to control variables

• It is less ethical

Which of the following is a benefit of using unstructured interviews?

• They are easy to analyse

• They provide quantitative data

• They allow for flexibility in questioning

• They are less time-consuming

What is the main goal of using participant observation in psychological research?

• To test a specific hypothesis

• To gather quantitative data

• To gain an insider's perspective

• To manipulate variables

Which type of observation is most likely to be used in a laboratory setting?

• Naturalistic observation

• Participant observation

• Controlled observation

• Unstructured observation