Exploring Research Methods in Psychology

What is a structured interview?

• A casual conversation without any specific format.

• An interview that only focuses on the candidate's resume.

• An unstructured interview with random questions.

• A structured interview is a standardized interview format with predetermined questions asked in a specific order.

What is an unstructured interview?

• An unstructured interview is a flexible, conversational interview format that allows for open-ended questions and free-flowing dialogue.

• A formal interview with strict time limits.

• An interview conducted only through written questionnaires.

• A structured interview with predefined questions.

List one advantage of structured interviews.

• Focuses solely on technical skills.

• Allows for more spontaneous questions.

• Reduces bias in candidate evaluation.

• Increases the time taken for interviews.

List one disadvantage of unstructured interviews.

• Limited flexibility in questioning.

• Lack of standardization in responses.

• Increased participant anxiety.

• High cost of conducting interviews.

What is the primary purpose of observational techniques in research?

• To test hypotheses in a laboratory setting.

• To predict future behaviors based on past data.

• To analyze data from controlled experiments.

• To gather data on behaviors and phenomena in their natural settings.

Name one type of observational technique.

• Participant observation

• Surveys

• Focus groups

• Interviews

What is participant observation?

• Participant observation is a research method where the researcher actively engages with a group while observing their behaviors and interactions.

• A method where researchers only observe without interacting.

• A form of survey that relies on questionnaires.

• A technique used solely for quantitative data collection.

What is non-participant observation?

• Non-participant observation requires the observer to interact with the subjects regularly.

• Non-participant observation is a technique used to manipulate the environment of the subjects.

• Non-participant observation is a method of observing subjects without becoming involved in their activities.

• Non-participant observation involves actively engaging with the subjects.

How can researcher bias affect observational data?

• Researcher bias only affects quantitative data, not qualitative data.

• Researcher bias improves the accuracy of observational data.

• Researcher bias can distort observational data by influencing what is observed and how it is interpreted.

• Researcher bias has no impact on observational data.

What is the importance of coding in analyzing interview data?

• Coding has no impact on data analysis.

• Coding helps organize and interpret qualitative data, revealing patterns and insights.

• Coding is primarily for creating software applications.

• Coding is only useful for programming languages.