Paper 3 IB Psychology: Research Methods and Ethics Quiz

Which research method involves recording behavior in its natural environment?

• Laboratory experiment

• Naturalistic observation

• Case study

• Structured interview

What is the defining characteristic of a quasi-experiment?

• Manipulated independent variable

• Naturally occurring independent variable

• Random assignment of participants

• Use of laboratory settings

Which of the following is a characteristic of a structured interview?

• Flexible questioning

• Predetermined questions

• Unstructured responses

• Time-consuming

What is the main strength of random sampling?

• Easy to conduct

• Reduces researcher bias

• Ensures representativeness

• Targets specific groups

What is the primary weakness of opportunity sampling?

• Time-consuming

• Difficult to replicate

• Not representative of the target population

• Requires monetary incentives

Which sampling method recruits participants through referrals from others in the study?

• Volunteer sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Random sampling

In a laboratory experiment, what is a typical strength?

• High ecological validity

• Control of extraneous variables

• Easy to generalize findings

• Flexibility in method

Which ethical consideration ensures participants' data remains anonymous?

• Informed consent

• Right to withdraw

• Confidentiality

• Debriefing

What does informed consent require researchers to do?

• Ensure anonymity

• Fully explain the study and obtain agreement to participate

• Avoid all deception

• Provide monetary compensation

What ethical issue arises if participants feel pressured to continue a study?

• Confidentiality

• Right to withdraw

• Debriefing

• Researcher bias