Research Methods in Psychology Quiz

Which of the following is a strength of case studies?

• Offers generalizable findings

• Provides a deep understanding of complex phenomena

• Is quick and easy to conduct

• Controls for external variables

In which method do researchers analyze pre-existing data?

• Case studies

• Surveys

• Archival research

• Longitudinal research

Which method compares different population segments at a single point in time?

• Longitudinal research

• Cross-sectional research

• Case studies

• Naturalistic observation

What is a true about correlation and causation?

• Correlation and causation are the same

• Correlation does not imply causation

• Causation must exist before there can be correlation

• Correlation never leads to causation

In which method does the researcher avoid direct interaction with participants?

• Case studies

• Surveys

• Archival research

• Naturalistic observation

What is a strength of surveys?

• Provides in-depth information about each individual

• Large sample sizes for generalization

• High control over variables

• No risk of self-report bias

Which study method is time-intensive but tracks changes over time?

• Cross-sectional research

• Longitudinal research

• Archival research

• Naturalistic observation

What does correlation measure?

• Direct cause and effect

• Relationship between two variables

• Developmental changes over time

• Differences between age groups

A researcher wants to determine if there is a relationship between someone's age and the amount of time they spend socializing. Which of the following would be the most appropriate research method?

• Case study

• Archival research

• Naturalistic observation

• Longitudinal research

A researcher is interested if there is a relationship between years spent in a career and feelings of despair before the upcoming presidential election. Which research method would be most appropriate?

• Archival

• Longitudinal

• Cross-sectional

• Experimental