Day 1 Psychology and Research Methods Quiz

Which of the following best describes a random sample?

• Selecting participants based on convenience and availability

• Ensuring every member of a population has an equal chance of being selected

• Selecting participants who are most likely to support the hypothesis

• Choosing subjects based on researcher bias

A representative sample is essential because:

• It ensures the sample size is as large as possible

• It guarantees results will be significant

• It reflects the characteristics of the larger population accurately

• It eliminates all bias from the study

What is the primary issue with convenience sampling?

• It is too random to provide valid results

• It may not accurately represent the larger population

• It is always unethical to use in psychological research

• It is the most expensive and time-consuming sampling method

Which of the following is NOT one of the five main types of psychological research?

• Experimental

• Correlational

• Case Study

• Psychiatric Analysis

In an experiment, the independent variable is:

• The factor being manipulated by the researcher

• The factor that remains constant

• The factor that is measured in response to manipulation

• The group that does not receive treatment

What is an operational definition?

• A broad statement about a research topic

• The precise way in which a variable is defined and measured in a study

• A synonym for hypothesis

• The population that will be studied

Random assignment is important in an experiment because it:

• Ensures each participant is exposed to all conditions

• Helps control for confounding variables

• Guarantees a representative sample

• Prevents the need for a control group

Which of the following is NOT one of the four ethical principles of research?

• Informed Consent

• Confidentiality

• Right to Withdraw

• Researcher Subjectivity

Deception is allowed in psychological research when:

• It is essential for the study's validity and does not cause harm

• Participants are never told they were deceived

• The experiment requires physical harm

• It leads to more significant results

Which contemporary approach focuses on observable behaviors and conditioning?

• Cognitive

• Behavioral

• Humanistic

• Psychodynamic