Validity in Psychological Research Quiz

What is meant by validity in psychological research?

• The accuracy and truthfulness of a measure

• The ability to replicate a study

• The consistency of a measure over time

• The ethical considerations of a study

Which type of validity refers to the extent to which research findings can be applied to other settings?

• Ecological validity

• Concurrent validity

• Face validity

• Temporal validity

How can a psychologist check the validity of a questionnaire assessing OCD?

• By increasing the sample size

• By conducting a pilot study

• By comparing it to a trusted measure

• By using a lie scale

What is the main difference between ecological validity and temporal validity?

• Ecological validity refers to time, while temporal validity refers to settings

• Ecological validity is about generalization to settings, temporal validity to time

• Ecological validity is about ethical considerations, temporal validity is about replication

• Ecological validity is about the accuracy of a measure, temporal validity is about consistency

Which method can improve the validity of an experiment by minimizing demand characteristics?

• Conducting a pilot study

• Increasing the sample size

• Using a double-blind procedure

• Using a control group

What is face validity?

• The extent to which a test appears to measure what it claims to measure

• The ability of a test to predict future outcomes

• The ethical considerations of a test

• The consistency of a test over time

Which of the following is a way to improve the validity of observations?

• Using a larger sample size

• Conducting covert observations

• Increasing the number of observers

• Using a standardized test

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What is concurrent validity?

• The extent to which a test correlates with a trusted measure

• The ability of a test to measure future outcomes

• The consistency of a test over time

• The ethical considerations of a test

How can validity be improved in qualitative research?

• By including direct quotes from participants

• By using a larger sample size

• By using only quantitative data

• By conducting more experiments

What is one way to ensure the validity of a questionnaire?

• By keeping responses anonymous

• By using a small sample size

• By conducting a single-blind study

• By using only open-ended questions