AP Psych - Understanding Non-Experimental Research Methods
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a primary advantage of using surveys and questionnaires in psychological research?
They provide in-depth information about a single individual.
They allow researchers to gather data from a large number of people quickly.
They eliminate the possibility of response bias.
They are the most accurate method for establishing causation.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In a case study, which of the following is typically true?
It involves the manipulation of variables to determine cause and effect.
It focuses on a detailed examination of a single individual or a small group.
It uses random sampling to ensure generalizability.
It is always conducted in a laboratory setting.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes observational research?
It involves the researcher actively manipulating variables.
It requires participants to complete a series of standardized tests.
It involves watching and recording behaviors as they occur naturally.
It is primarily used to establish causal relationships.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of correlational studies in psychology?
To determine the cause of a behavior.
To measure the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.
To manipulate variables in a controlled environment.
To provide a detailed description of a single case.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key feature of meta-analysis?
It involves the detailed study of a single individual.
It combines the results of multiple studies to draw a general conclusion.
It requires the manipulation of independent variables.
It is conducted in a naturalistic setting.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a consideration when interpreting correlations?
Correlation implies causation.
A high correlation means one variable causes the other.
Correlation does not imply causation.
Correlations are always positive.
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