Cyberpsychology Topic 2

1. 1. What is the main goal of conducting research in cyberpsychology?

• A. To write blogs about online behavior

• B. To collect data without analysis

• C. To contribute new knowledge through systematic study

• D. To observe people for entertainment

2. Which of the following is an example of primary research online?

• A. Reading journal articles

• B. Systematic review

• C. Conducting an online survey

• D. Searching on Google

4. Which research method is best for testing real-time behavior in natural online settings?

• A. Controlled experiment

• B. Field experiment

• C. Meta-analysis

• D. Systematic review

5. Why is informed consent harder to ensure in online research?

• A. Participants always read everything online

• B. Digital forms are clearer than paper

• C. Participants may skip or misunderstand consent forms

• D. Researchers don't need consent online

6. Which term refers to combining results from several studies to estimate effect sizes?

• A. Systematic review

• B. Meta-analysis

• C. Field experiment

• D. Customer research

7. Which of the following is NOT a typical issue in online data collection?

• A. Self-report bias

• B. Data encryption

• C. Sample bias

• D. Privacy concerns

8. What kind of bias occurs when participants give socially acceptable answers?

• A. Observer bias

• B. Recall bias

• C. Self-report bias

• D. Selection bias

9. Which platform is suitable for conducting public sentiment analysis?

• A. Closed WhatsApp group

• B. Google Docs

• C. Reddit threads

• D. Private Zoom call

10. What is the major benefit of using big data in research?

• A. Eliminates all ethical issues

• B. Allows linking and analyzing large volumes of behavior data

• C. Guarantees truth in responses

• D. Removes need for consent

11. Which scenario raises the most serious ethical concern?

• A. Analyzing tweets with public hashtags

• B. Reading a public Reddit thread

• C. Observing a closed Facebook group without disclosure

• D. Viewing YouTube comments