AP Psych Research Methods

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What is the purpose of experimental design in psychological research?

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To systematically investigate the relationship between variables and establish cause-and-effect relationships.

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Which research method is used to establish cause-and-effect relationships?

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experimental

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What is the main advantage of correlational research?

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Identify relationships between variables without manipulating them.

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Which type of research method involves collecting data through surveys or questionnaires?

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survey method

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What is the primary goal of observational studies in psychology?

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To observe and describe behavior without manipulating variables.

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Which research method is often used to study rare or unique phenomena? Options: survey, experiment, observational study, case study

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case study

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What are the potential limitations of survey methods in psychological research? Options: Sampling bias, demand characteristics, experimenter bias, small sample size; Hawthorne effect, response set bias, lack of control over extraneous variables, low response rate; Recall bias, observer bias, lack of ecological validity, social desirability bias; Response bias, social desirability bias, limited generalizability, reliance on self-report measures

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Response bias, social desirability bias, limited generalizability, reliance on self-report measures

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What is the role of a control group in an experimental design?

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The role of a control group is to provide an uninfluenced comparison for evaluating the effects of the experimental treatment.

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How do researchers ensure the reliability and validity of their findings in psychological research?

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Researchers ensure the reliability and validity of their findings in psychological research through rigorous research methods and techniques such as random sampling, controlling extraneous variables, using standardized measures, conducting pilot studies, employing statistical analysis, and employing different types of validity and techniques like triangulation, peer review, and replication.

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The APA stands for

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American Psychological Association