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Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_________________ research operates with variables that can be manipulated.

a)

Correlational

b)

Quantitative

c)

Qualitative

d)

Artifacts

2.

____________ research is an in-depth study of a particular phenomenon.

a)

Causation

b)

Correlational

c)

Qualitative

d)

Quantitative

3.

A ___________ is the group of individuals taking part in the research study.

a)

Census

b)

Sample

c)

Variable

d)

Control

4.

_____________ ____________ are variables that can potentially distort the relationship between the other variables.

a)

Target population

b)

Confounding variables

c)

Matching variables

d)

Target variables

5.

___________ __________ is the group of people to which the findings of the study are expected to be generalized.

a)

Sample

b)

Random sampling

c)

Target population

d)

Matching variables

6.

In __________ __________ every member of the target population has an equal chance of becoming part of the sample.

a)

Stratified sampling

b)

Random sampling

c)

Opportunity sampling

d)

Self-selected sampling

7.

___________ ___________ __________ involves random allocation of participants into groups and a comparison b/w these groups.

a)

Repeated measures design

b)

Matched pair design

c)

Independent measures design

d)

Correlational measures design

8.

___________ __________ _________ is used when the same group of participants is exposed to 2 or more conditions and the conditions are compared.

a)

Matched pair design

b)

Independent measures design

c)

Repeated measures design

d)

Correlational measures design

9.

___________ _________ is high when confounding variables have been controlled and we are quite certain that it was the change in the IV that caused the change in the DV.

a)

External validity

b)

Population validity

c)

Internal validity

d)

Ecological validity

10.

_______________ _________________ are conducted in a real life setting. The researcher manipulates the IV, but the participants are in their natural setting.

a)

Natural exp.

b)

Field exp.

c)

Lab exp.

d)

Case study

11.

Which of the following is a research method?

a)

Correlation

b)

Matched-pairs

c)

Randomization

d)

Brain Imaging

12.

Which of the following is not a research design?

a)

Natural

b)

Repeated Measures

c)

Independent Samples/Measures

d)

Matched Pairs

13.
This research method is a descriptive technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles
a)
Case Study
b)
Survey
c)
Observational
d)
Correlational
e)
Experiments
14.
This research method is a technique for ascertaining the self – reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group, usually by questioning a representative, random sample of the group.
a)
Survey
b)
Observational
c)
Correlational
d)
Experiments
e)
Case Study
15.
This research method is a measure of the extent to which two variables change together, and thus of how well either variable predicts the other
a)
Correlational
b)
Experiments
c)
Case Study
d)
Survey
e)
Observational
16.
This is a method of research where an investigator manipulates one or more factors (independent variables) to observe the effect on some behavior or mental process (the dependent variable).
a)
Experiments
b)
Case Study
c)
Survey
d)
Observational
e)
Correlational
17.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

an educated guess

b)

an absolute solution

c)

a random guess

d)

an experiment

18.

Which is NOT a step of the scientific method?

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Problem

c)

Count items

d)

Draw Conclusions

19.

What does it mean to draw conclusions?

a)

make a guess

b)

test a theory to see if it is true

c)

try something new

d)

use data to make an assumption/theory

20.

What is a theory?

a)

a guess on how something works

b)

a tested conclusion accepted as true

c)

a story explaining how the world works

d)

an assumption

21.

What is replication?

a)

cloning the scientist who first did an experiment

b)

doing an experiment for the first time

c)

doing an experiment again and getting different results

d)

Doing an experiment again and getting the same results

22.

What are two methods of surveying?

a)

tests and interviews

b)

experiments and questionnaires

c)

interviews and questionnaires

d)

case studies and experiments

23.

What is a target population?

a)

the whole group you want to study or describe

b)

the population that is practicing for the Hunger Games

c)

population inside the classroom

d)

part of the group you want to study or describe

24.

What is bias?

a)

a predisposition to a certain point of view despite what the facts suggest

b)

believing the facts, despite one's opinion

c)

listening to opinions of politicians

d)

believing in childhood myths

25.

The Naturalistic-Observation Method takes place...

a)

with a mouse

b)

in a house

c)

in the field

d)

in a lab

26.
This is a method of research where the researcher carefully and systematically observes and records behavior without interfering
a)
Observational
b)
Correlational
c)
Experiments
d)
Case Study
e)
Survey
27.
This research method is a measure of the extent to which two variables change together, and thus of how well either variable predicts the other
a)
Correlational
b)
Experiments
c)
Case Study
d)
Survey
e)
Observational
28.
The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it yields a great deal of detailed descriptive information and they are very useful in forming a hypothesis
a)
Case Study
b)
Survey
c)
Observational
d)
Correlational
e)
Experiments
29.
The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that it creates an immense amount of data to be gathered quickly and inexpensively.
a)
Survey
b)
Observational
c)
Correlational
d)
Experiments
e)
Case Study
30.
The advantage of this method of research is that it can help to clarify relationships between variable that cannot be explained by other research methods, in other words- predictions.
a)
Correlational
b)
Experiments
c)
Case Study
d)
Survey
e)
Observational
31.
The advantage of this descriptive method of research is that the strict control of variables offers researchers the opportunity to draw conclusions about cause and effect relationships.
a)
Experiments
b)
Case Study
c)
Survey
d)
Observational
e)
Correlational
32.
The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that the research may not be a representative sample of the general population and doesn’t yield reliable conclusions about behavior.
a)
Case Study
b)
Survey
c)
Observational
d)
Correlational
e)
Experiments
33.
The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is the artificiality of the lab doesn’t lend itself to real unexpected results.
a)
Experiments
b)
Case Study
c)
Survey
d)
Observational
e)
Correlational
34.
The primary advantage of this method of research is that it allows for more control than naturalistic observation
a)
Laboratory Observations
b)
Correlational
c)
Experiments
d)
Case Study
e)
Survey
35.
Weather the selected test actually measures the correct variable is know as?
a)
Reliability
b)
Valididty
c)
Accuracy
d)
Precision
36.
A T-Test is used to find which of the following?
a)
A Relationship
b)
A Pot of Gold
c)
A Difference
d)
The letter 'T'
37.
Which classification of data scale has equal distances between its values?
a)
Ordinal
b)
Continuous
c)
Interval
d)
Discrete
38.
The degree of agreement of a measure is know as what?
a)
Accuracy
b)
Valididty
c)
Reliability
d)
Precision
39.
A significant difference is determined when P<0.05 
a)
True
b)
False
40.

What is primary research?

a)

Collecting data from primary schools.

b)

The first research you have ever done in your life.

c)

Using data that has already been collated and published by another researcher.

d)

Creating a method for a specific purpose to collect original data.

41.

Which ONE is not applicable as an interview method?

a)

Focus group discussion.

b)

Reviewing an interview article in an academic journal.

c)

Email conversation.

d)

Face-to-face conversation.

42.

Research provides solutions to problems we encounter. Since problems are endless, research is a continuing process.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

It is the science of collecting, organising, analysing and interpreting data in order to make decisions.

a)

Data

b)

Statistics

c)

Variable

d)

Population

44.

What is data?

a)

Information coming from observations, counts, measurements or responses.

b)

The science of collecting, organising, analysing, and interpreting data in order to make decisions.

c)

A numerical description of a population characteristic.

d)

A numerical description of a sample characteristic.

45.

Complete the definition:

A _________ consists of all subjects (human or otherwise) that are being studied

a)

Statistics

b)

Number

c)

People

d)

Population

e)

Pueblo

46.
"There is a significant difference in self-confidence levels before an after implementation of a confidence intervention strategy". This is an example of a ....
a)
Null hypothesis
b)
Alternative Hypothesis
c)
Negative Hypothesis
d)
Positive hypothesis
47.
"There is no significant difference in yo-yo test results for football and rugby players". This is an example of ....?
a)
Null Hypothesis
b)
Alternative hypothesis
c)
Negative Hypothesis
d)
Positive Hypothesis
48.
"There is no significant difference in systolic resting blood pressure before and after a dietary and exercise intervention." This is an example of a ....
a)
Null hypothesis for a between measures design
b)
Alternative hypothesis for a between measures design
c)
Null hypothesis for a within measures design
d)
Alternative hypothesis for a within measures design
49.
Research question: "Can caffeine improve exercise performance?" What is the dependent variable?
a)
Caffeine
b)
Exercise Performance
c)
VO2 max
d)
Gender of participants
50.
T-test is used when there is....
a)
2 dependent variables and 1 independent variable
b)
1 dependent variable and 2 independent variables
c)
1 dependent variable and 1 independent variable
d)
2 dependent variable and 2 independent variables
51.
"The purpose of this study was to determine if there is difference in self-efficacy between beginner and advance level badminton players." Which test would you use to analyse the data collected?
a)
Independent t-test
b)
Paired Samples t-test
c)
ANOVA
d)
Correlation
52.
"The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a 12-week mindfulness intervention on flow state experience in volleyball players." What test would you use to analyse the data collected?
a)
Independent t-test
b)
Paired sample t-test
c)
ANOVA
d)
Correlation
53.

Qualitative research is an easy

substitute for statistical or quantitative research.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

What is the mean?

4, 5, 6, 7, 3, 4, 10, 1

a)

7

b)

4.5

c)

5

d)

8

55.
Which interval has the highest frequency?
a)
9 - 10 books
b)
7-8 Books
c)
5-6 Books
d)
3-4 Books
56.
How many total students are in the science class?
a)
13
b)
6
c)
27
d)
25
57.

Is this sample biased or unbiased?


A sample of 50 randomly selected students.

a)

Biased

b)

Unbiased

58.

Which of the following best describes a Type I error?

a)

The null is true, but we mistakenly reject it.

b)

The null is false and we reject it.

c)

The null is false, but we fail to reject it.

d)

The null is true but we fail to reject it.

e)

The null is true, and we fail to reject it.

59.

The null hypothesis is represented by:

a)

Ha

b)

Ho

c)

t*

d)

HP

e)

μ

60.

The null hypothesis always contains a(an):

a)

< or >

b)

=

c)

>

d)

= or >

e)

≠

61.
Margin of error equals:
a)
Critical Value ∗ standard Error
b)
z*
c)
1.96
d)
Standard Error
62.

Which of the following best describes a type II error?

a)

The null is true, but we mistakenly reject it.

b)

The null is false and we reject it.

c)

The null is false, but we fail to reject it.

d)

The null is true but we fail to reject it.

e)

Te null is false, and we reject it.

63.
How can you reduce both Type I and Type II errors?
a)
it can't be reduced
b)
redo the tests
c)
increase the sample size
d)
tamper with the data
64.

Your favorite food

a)

Nominal

b)

Ordinal

c)

Discrete

65.

It is a set that groups a series of data with similar characteristics

a)

Variable

b)

Qualitative Statistics

c)

Quantitative Variable

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