2025 FRQ Guides (AAQ and EBQ)

Which research method is represented by "E" in the Big 5 Research Methods?

• Experiment

• Correlation

• Case Study

• Meta-analysis

What is the research method associated with "Meta-analysis"?

• Measure

• Examine

• Compare

• Notice

What is the primary focus of the "Examine" method in research?

• Experiment

• Correlation

• Case Study

• Meta-analysis

Which method is used to "Compare" in the Big 5 Research Methods?

• Correlation

• Experiment

• Case Study

• Meta-analysis

Which guideline requires researchers to obtain approval from an Institutional Review Board?

• Need for IRB Approval

• Informed Consent

• Confidentiality

• Debriefing

What does the guideline of confidentiality ensure in research?

• Participants' information is kept private

• Participants are informed about the study

• Participants are protected from harm

• Participants are debriefed after the study

Why might a study not be generalizable to a certain population?

• The sample only included specific characteristics

• The sample was too large

• The data was collected over a long period

• The hypothesis was too broad

What should you avoid using when explaining how evidence supports your claim?

• Concepts from the sources.

• Direct quotes.

• Different sources.

• Correct citations.

What is the strategic reading tip mentioned in the document?

• Start with your opinion

• Read sources first, then make your claim

• Write claim first, then find evidence

• Ignore the sources

What should you not do when using additional evidence from Source X?

• Use the same source twice

• Use different sources

• Use Source 1 only

• Use Source 3 only