Research Methods in Psychology Quiz

What are the primary goals of research in psychology? (Explain in one or two sentences)

List out the steps of scientific research:

What is the difference between pre-experimental and post-experimental results? (Explain in one or two sentences)

What does a significant difference indicate in experimental research? (Explain in one or two sentences)

List out the major two types of variables in research (Explain each in one or two sentences):

What is the purpose of quasi-experimental research design? (Explain in one or two sentences)

What are the ethical considerations in research methods? (Explain in one or two sentences)

What challenges are faced in research methods?

Which of the following is not a primary goal of research in psychology?

• Description

• Prediction

• Imitation

• Control

In an experimental research design, which variable is manipulated by the researcher?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Control variable

• Confounding variable