Year 10 Prep-Psychology - review topic 3

What is the primary purpose of experiments in research?

• To examine relationships between two or more variables

• To collect data from a large group of people

• To determine if changes in one variable cause changes in another variable

• To provide a detailed understanding of complex issues

What is Naturalistic Observation?

• Observing subjects in their natural environment without manipulation

• Observing subjects in a controlled lab environment

• Conducting experiments in a lab setting

• Manipulating subjects in their natural environment

What does a correlation coefficient of +1.0 indicate?

• A perfect positive correlation

• No correlation

• A moderate positive correlation

• A perfect negative correlation

What does a correlation coefficient of 0.0 indicate?

• A perfect negative correlation

• A moderate positive correlation

• No linear relationship between the variables

• A perfect positive correlation

Which research method focuses on a single case or subject to provide an in-depth understanding of complex issues?

• Experiments

• Survey Research

• Correlational Studies

• Case Studies

Which type of study analyses data from a population at one specific point in time?

• Survey Research

• Case Studies

• Longitudinal Studies

• Cross-Sectional Studies

Which research method involves collecting data from a large group of people through questionnaires or interviews?

• Cross-Sectional Studies

• Case Studies

• Longitudinal Studies

• Survey Research

What type of sampling involves non-random selection based on convenience or other criteria?

• Stratified sampling

• Random sampling

• Probability sampling

• Non-probability sampling

What is the process of selecting a representative group from the population under study called?

• Target population

• Generalizability

• Bias

• Sampling

What is a characteristic of longitudinal studies?

• They analyse data from a population at one specific point in time

• They measure variables as they occur naturally

• They track the same individuals over a period of time

• They provide quick collection of data from a large sample