Unit 0 Vocab Practice

What is the term for the following definition: 'In-depth examination of an individual or small group over an extended period, often using a variety of data sources such as interviews, observations, and psychological tests.'

• case study

• survey

• experiment

• correlational study

What is the term for the following definition: 'A variable other than the independent variable that could potentially influence the dependent variable, leading to inaccurate interpretations of the results.'

• confounding variable

• dependent variable

• control variable

• random variable

What is the term for the following definition: 'The group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or intervention, used for comparison with the experimental group.'

• control group

• experimental group

• placebo group

• treatment group

What is the term for the following definition: 'A statistical measure of the relationship between two variables, indicating how they change together. However, correlation does not imply causation.'

• correlation

• regression

• variance

• mean

What is the term for the following definition: 'A numerical value between -1 and +1 that represents the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables.'

• correlation coefficient

• mean

• standard deviation

• regression line

What is the term for the following definition: 'The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment. It involves questioning assumptions, examining evidence, and considering alternative perspectives.'

• critical thinking

• memorization

• intuition

• guesswork

What is the term for the following definition: 'The process of providing participants with information about the purpose, procedures, and results of a research study after their participation, especially if deception was used.'

• debriefing

• randomization

• informed consent

• sampling

What is the term for the following definition: 'The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment and is expected to change as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable.'

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• control variable

• constant variable

What is the term for the following definition: 'Statistical techniques used to summarize and describe the characteristics or properties of a dataset, such as measures of central tendency and variability.'

• descriptive statistics

• inferential statistics

• regression analysis

• hypothesis testing

What is the term for the following definition: 'An experimental procedure in which both the participants and the researchers involved are unaware of who is assigned to the experimental or control group, reducing bias.'

• double-blind procedure

• single-blind procedure

• placebo effect

• random assignment