Research Methods Quiz for GCSE Psychology

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research method?

• Case study

• Experiment

• Interview

• Observation

What is the main advantage of using random sampling in psychological research?

• It is the quickest method

• It reduces researcher bias

• It always produces a large sample

• It is the cheapest method

Which of the following is NOT an ethical consideration in psychological research?

• Informed consent

• Confidentiality

• Random allocation

• Right to withdraw

Which data collection method is most suitable for gathering in-depth information about participants' thoughts and feelings?

• Questionnaire

• Structured observation

• Interview

• Experiment

What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative data?

• Quantitative data is descriptive, qualitative data is numerical

• Quantitative data is numerical, qualitative data is descriptive

• Both are always numerical

• Both are always descriptive

Which of the following is an example of a primary source in psychological research?

• A textbook summary of an experiment

• A researcher's original experiment report

• A newspaper article about a study

• A review article

A laboratory experiment is best described as:

• An experiment conducted in a natural environment

• An experiment conducted in a controlled, artificial setting

• An experiment using only animals

• An experiment without any variables

Which experimental design involves all participants taking part in all conditions of the experiment?

• Independent groups

• Matched pairs

• Repeated measures

• Quasi-experimental

Which of the following is a key ethical issue when working with children in research?

• Deception

• Informed consent from parents or guardians

• Use of random sampling

• Use of laboratory settings

What is the main purpose of debriefing in psychological research?

• To collect more data

• To inform participants about the true nature of the study

• To pay participants

• To select the sample