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Research Methods in Psychology 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Quantitative data is ....

a)

Numerical measurements of quantity or amount.

b)

Detailed descriptive information

c)

Idiographic Approach

d)

Purpose of a study

2.

Qualitative data is ....

a)

Numerical measurements of quantity or amount.

b)

Purpose of a study

c)

Detailed and descriptive information about one individual or a small group.

d)

Nomothetic approach

3.

A strength of a Lab Experiment is ....

a)

Establishes cause and effect relationships

b)

High ecological validity

4.

A field experiment is ....

a)

Conducted in a real life setting, where the researcher still manipulates the IV

b)

Highly controlled environment

c)

Allocation to groups are based on pre-existing differences

d)

Establishes a cause and effect relationship

5.

A Natural experiment is ....

a)

Highly controlled environment

b)

Allocation to groups are based on pre-existing differences

c)

Conducted in a natural environment where the IV is not manipulated by the researcher

d)

Establishes a cause and effect relationship

6.

A Quasi experiment is ....

a)

Highly controlled environment

b)

Allocation to groups are based on pre-existing differences

c)

Conducted in a natural environment where the IV is not manipulated by the researcher

d)

Establishes a cause and effect relationship

7.

A strength of a Natural Experiment is ....

a)

High ecological validity

b)

Establishes a cause and effect relationships

8.

When outlining Psychological Research, we include what?

a)

Aim

b)

Procedure

c)

Results

d)

Theory

e)

Conclusion

9.

Identify the 3 types of observations?

a)

Naturalistic Observation

b)

Semi-structured observation

c)

Participant observation

d)

Non-Participant Observation

e)

Focus Group Observation

10.

A naturalistic observation is ....

a)

When you use a fixed list of question

b)

A specific type of semi-structured interview that is conducted with a small group of people.

c)

Is carried out in real-life settings that have not been arranged for the purpose of the study

d)

When the observer becomes part of the observed group

11.

A Participant observation is ....

a)

When you use a fixed list of question

b)

A specific type of semi-structured interview that is conducted with a small group of people.

c)

Is carried out in real-life settings that have not been arranged for the purpose of the study

d)

When the observer becomes part of the observed group

12.

A Non-Participant observation is ....

a)

The observer is not part of the group and observing from a distance

b)

A specific type of semi-structured interview that is conducted with a small group of people.

c)

Is carried out in real-life settings that have not been arranged for the purpose of the study

d)

When the observer becomes part of the observed group

13.

A weakness of Naturalistic Observation is ....

a)

Time consuming as the specific behaviors may only occur at a certain times.

b)

The observer will become to involved with the group and lose objectivity.

14.

Identify the 4 types of Interviews?

a)

Case study Interview

b)

Semi-structured interview

c)

Structured Interview

d)

Unstructured Interview

e)

Focus Group

15.

A structured interview is ....

a)

Every next questions is determined by the interviews previous answer.

b)

A specific type of semi-structured interview that is conducted with a small group of people.

c)

Is when a fixed list of questions are asked in a fixed order

d)

When the observer becomes part of the observed group

16.

A semi-structured interview is ....

a)

Every next questions is determined by the interviews previous answer.

b)

Certain questions must be asked but there is flexibility to ask additional follow-up questions.

c)

Is when a fixed list of questions are asked in a fixed order

d)

When the observer becomes part of the observed group

17.

A strength of a structured interview is ....

a)

Essential for ensuring all researchers conduct the interview in a standardized way

b)

Allows for a natural flow in the interview

18.

Unstructured interview is ....

a)

Every next questions is determined by the interviews previous answer.

b)

Certain questions must be asked but there is flexibility to ask additional follow-up questions.

c)

Is when a fixed list of questions are asked in a fixed order

d)

When the observer becomes part of the observed group

19.

A weakness of a focus group is ....

a)

Allows for a natural flow in the interview

b)

Dominant respondents can disrupt group dynamics

20.

A focus group is ....

a)

Every next questions is determined by the interviews previous answer.

b)

Certain questions must be asked but there is flexibility to ask additional follow-up questions.

c)

Special type of semi-structured interview that is conducted on a small group of people.

d)

When the observer becomes part of the observed group

21.

A case study is ....

a)

Every next questions is determined by the interviews previous answer.

b)

Certain questions must be asked but there is flexibility to ask additional follow-up questions.

c)

Special type of semi-structured interview that is conducted on a small group of people.

d)

An in detailed in-depth investigation of an individual or a group

22.

A strength of a case study is ....

a)

Useful for studying a phenomenon that can not be studied otherwise (Brain damage)

b)

Allows for a natural flow in the interview

23.

A correlational research can establish cause and effect relationships

a)

True

b)

False

24.

A correlational study is

a)

Establishes a cause and effect relationship

b)

Certain questions must be asked but there is flexibility to ask additional follow-up questions.

c)

Special type of semi-structured interview that is conducted on a small group of people.

d)

A measure of a linear relationship between two variables

25.

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.

a)

True

b)

False