AP Psychology: Unit 0 Quiz

What does an independent variable represent in an experiment?

• The variable that is manipulated by the researcher

• The outcome that is measured to see if it changes

• A variable that remains constant throughout the experiment

• The group that does not receive the treatment

In psychological research, what is the purpose of random assignment to groups?

• To ensure each participant has an equal chance of being in any group

• To select participants who are conveniently available

• To eliminate the influence of confounding variables

• To measure the effect of the independent variable

A detailed examination of a single subject or group is known as a:

• Meta-analysis

• Case study

• Correlation study

• Naturalistic observation

Which term describes the relationship between two variables without implying causation?

• Experimentation

• Operational definition

• Hypothesis

• Correlation

What is a meta-analysis?

• An observational technique in natural settings

• A statistical procedure that summarizes the results of several studies

• A detailed examination of a single event

• A study that defines variables explicitly

Observing subjects in their natural environment without intervention is known as:

• Experimental manipulation

• Naturalistic observation

• Meta-analysis

• Case study

A precise, measurable definition of what is being studied is called:

• A hypothesis

• An independent variable

• An operational definition

• A dependent variable

Which of the following best describes a dependent variable?

• The outcome that the researcher is trying to explain

• The variable manipulated by the researcher

• The participants who do not receive the intervention

• Variables that are not related to the study

9 Variables that might affect the dependent variable and mislead the results of the study are called:

• Independent variables

• Confounding variables

• Dependent variables

• Control variables

A subset of people chosen from a larger population for the purpose of a study is called a:

• Population

• Convenience sample

• Sample

• Quota