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Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The strength and direction of the relationship between the two variables is represented by a number, known as

a)

Psychological Relative

b)

Correlation Coefficient

c)

Relation Coefficient

d)

Negative Correlation

2.

An experimental group is a group in which members of the group are exposed to

a)

Independent Variable Manipulation

b)

Dependent Variable Manipulation

c)

Extraneous Variable Manipulation

3.

The advantages of interview method

a)

helps in obtaining in-depth information

b)

flexible

c)

can be used with children and illiterate

d)

All of the above

4.

Who is a interviewee?

a)

The person who answers the questions related to a problem.

b)

The person who asks the question

5.

A _____________________indicates that as the value of one variable (X) increases, the value of the other variable (Y) will also increase

a)

Negative Correlation

b)

Zero Correlation

c)

Positive Correlation

6.

________________tells us that as the value of one variable (X) increases, the value of the other (Y) decreases.

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

Zero Correlation

7.

In ______________ interview the interviewer has little or no liberty to make changes in the wordings of the questions or the order in which they are to be asked.

a)

fixed

b)

job

c)

non-standardised

d)

structured

8.

Not a Goal of Psychological enquiry

a)

Discussion

b)

Explanation

c)

Control

d)

Application

9.

Scores in AQ and Eyes test are negatively correlated. This means ...

a)

High AQ is associated with high Eyes test score

b)

High AQ is associated with low Eyes test score

c)

Low AQ is associated with low Eyes test score

d)

Low AQ is associated with high Eyes test score

10.

research method in which information is obtained by asking many individuals a fixed set of questions

a)

sample

b)

survey

c)

variable

d)

correlation

11.

an educated guess about the relationship between two variables - a prediction about what will happen.

a)

correlation

b)

hypothesis

c)

theory

d)

variable

12.

If we wanted to find out whether students prefer Pepsi products or Coke products we would conduct a

a)

variance

b)

survey

c)

case study

d)

naturalistic observation

13.

when someone wants to observe how students behave in a classroom from behind a two way mirror they are using

a)

variance

b)

survey

c)

case study

d)

naturalistic observation

14.

(a)   refers to the fact that if two or more persons independently study a particular event, both of them to a great extent should arrive at the same conclusion.

15.

Every time Neha completes her homework, her mother gives her a chocolate. Identify the independent and dependent variables.

(a)  

16.

In a scientific research, the researcher proceeds by developing a tentative answer of the problem which is called (a)   .

17.

Information that includes personal information like name, age, gender, birth order, education, occupation etc refers to:

a)

Demographic Information

b)

Physical Information

c)

Physiological Data

d)

Psychological Information

18.

Method where information is taken sitting face to face

a)

Case Study

b)

Questionnaire Survey

c)

Personal Interview

d)

Psychological Testing

19.

Which of the following is not a goal of psychological enquiry?

a)

Selecting a topic

b)

Description

c)

Prediction

d)

Explanation

20.

My hypothesis which stated ,'' Number of classes missed by a child does not have an impact on the marks scored in exams'' ; was proven wrong at the end of my research. To which step of enquiry should I approach to next ?

a)

Revisiting the research conclusions

b)

Conceptualizing a problem

c)

Analyzing the conclusions

d)

Collection of data

21.

What is a hypothesis ?

a)

A tentative solution to the problem conceptualized

b)

A theory for some law

c)

A legal term

d)

A type of behaviour

22.

Darley and Latané conducted the famous _____ experiment ,which is an example of a ______________.

a)

smoke experiment, controlled observation

b)

dust experiment, naturalistic method of observation

c)

jade plant experiment, correlational method

d)

α- ray scattering experiment , atomic developments

23.

Aarnab wanted to know about what is the response of people on watching horror movies. For this, he prepared a setup with scary surroundings and played those movies to people one at a time . He verified the situation and data collected later.


Which step of enquiry is Aarnab on?

a)

Analyzing the conclusions

b)

Conceptualizing a problem

c)

Drawing conclusions

d)

Revisiting conclusions.

24.

Which is NOT a step of the scientific method?

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Problem

c)

Count items

d)

Draw Conclusions

25.

What are two methods of surveying?

a)

tests and interviews

b)

experiments and questionnaires

c)

interviews and questionnaires

d)

case studies and experiments

26.

The Naturalistic-Observation Method takes place...

a)

with a mouse

b)

in a house

c)

in the field

d)

in a lab

27.
A correlation coefficient of 0.8 is a _______________ and suggests that as one variable ____________, the other variable ______________.
a)
strong positive | increases | increases
b)
weak positive | increases | increases
c)
strong positive | increases | decreases
d)
weak positive | increases | decreases
28.
Which correlation coefficient represents the strongest relationship between variables?
a)
-0.78
b)
0.67
c)
0.85
d)
-0.87
29.
In a study of the effect of a driver training program on driving skill, a possible operationalisation of the dependent variable would be...
a)
driving quality
b)
number of accidents
c)
hours spent training
d)
amount of traffic
30.
Which kind of study can establish a cause-effect relationship between variables, assuming that the research is appropriate and well conceived?
a)
survey
b)
case study
c)
correlational study
d)
experiment
31.
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
32.
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
33.
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
34.
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
35.
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
36.
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
37.
The advantage of this method of research is that the behavior observed in the subject(s) natural environment to be more natural, spontaneous, and varied than that observed in a laboratory.
a)
Observational
b)
Correlational
c)
Experiments
d)
Case Study
e)
Survey
38.
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
39.
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
40.
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
41.
The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that the data is limited to only answering the question(s) asked. These limitations lead to biases, ambiguous conclusions, and low participation rates among research populations.
a)
Survey
b)
Observational
c)
Correlational
d)
Experiments
e)
Case Study
42.
The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is the behaviors could be only one-time occurrences.
a)
Observational
b)
Correlational
c)
Experiments
d)
Case Study
e)
Survey
43.
The disadvantage of this method of descriptive research is that it does not permit researchers to draw conclusions regarding cause-and-effect relationships
a)
Correlational
b)
Experiments
c)
Case Study
d)
Survey
e)
Observational
44.
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
45.
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
46.
This method of research can only be measured between the values of -1 and 1.
a)
Correlational
b)
Experiments
c)
Case Study
d)
Survey
e)
Observational
47.

The dependent variable is so called because its value depends or may depend on the value of the independent variable.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Reliability means consistent results.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

(a)   refers to the extent the test measures what it aims to measure.

50.

Tests in which we use concrete objects like blocks and puzzles.

(a)  

51.

Individual Tests are administered on one person at a time.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

In naturalistic observations , there is no control over extraneous variables.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Which of the following is a goal of psychological enquiry?

a)

Description

b)

Prediction

c)

Explanation

d)

All of the above

54.

In an experiment, the _________________ variable is tested by the researcher to observe its effect(s) on the _________________ variable.

a)

A.independent; dependent

b)

B.first; second

c)

C.dependent; independent

d)

D.research; results

55.
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
56.
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
57.
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
58.

If I want to gather how all students are feeling about remote learning so far, which method would make the most sense?

a)

Experimental

b)

Naturalistic observation

c)

Case study

d)

Survey

59.

An individual suffered a major traumatic brain injury after getting in a bad accident at work. If a psychologist wants to know the effects of the trauma, what method would be best?

a)

Naturalistic observation

b)

Case study

c)

Experimental research

d)

Survey

60.

What kind of relationship?

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

No Relationship

61.

What kind of relationship?

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

No Relationship

62.

What kind of relationship?

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

No Relationship

63.

A test becomes standardized when _______ are developed.

a)

Norms

b)

Validity

64.

A test which is administered to a group of people.

a)

Power test

b)

Individual test

c)

Group test

65.

_______ refers to uniformity in instruction, administration and scoring of the test

a)

standardization

b)

interpretation

66.

Is any stimulus or event which varies or can take on different values and can be measured.

a)

independent variable

b)

extraneous variable

c)

dependent variable

d)

variable

67.

If a psychologist gives you a few psychological tests to administer which expect you to answer a few questions and solve practical puzzles by manipulating with your hands. What kind of tests are these :

a)

verbal and nonverbal

b)

paper-pencil and verbal

c)

performance and verbal

d)

verbal, paper-pencil and performance

68.

You as a psychologist want to help your friend buy a psychological test. What would you keep in mind while buying (choose the best option) :

a)

sample size, reliability and norms

b)

reliability, norms and validity

c)

norms, validity and population

d)

sample size, population and norms

69.

Which of the following correlation coefficients indicates the strongest relationship ?

a)

+.65

b)

-.78

c)

.oo

d)

+.25

70.

There is a (a)   correlation between the amount of exercise people engage in and their body weight.

71.

There is a (a)   correlation between the amount of fat people eat and their body weight.

72.

Psychological tests are sometimes used in case studies.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Dr. Nagpal conducts an experiment. In one condition, participants perform a physical task in a room, alone. In a second condition, participants perform the same task, but do so in front of an audience of five people. Dr. Nagpal then measures how well each participant performs. In this experiment, task performance represents

a)

a sequential variable

b)

the dependent variable

c)

the independent variable

d)

an extraneous/ a relevant variable

74.

Dr. Peters wants to identify the characteristics of “ corporate success”, so he studies an extremely successful company for six months. He reads corporate documents, interviews employees, gives managers psychological tests to identify their leadership style, and observes performing jobs. Overall, Dr. Peters’ study best represents

a)

a case study

b)

naturalistic observation

c)

a survey

d)

an experiment

75.

Which method would be optimal for investigating the following question about behavioral processes."Can the presence of food related cues ( delicious looking advertisements, for example ) cause an increase in the amount of food that people eat ?

(a)  

76.

Which method would be optimal for investigating the following questions about behavioral processes. "Do people who suffer from anxiety disorders share similar early childhood experiences" ?

a)

Experimentation

b)

Case Study

c)

Observation

d)

Interview

77.

A researcher is interested in how heart rate and blood pressure are affected by viewing a violent film sequence as opposed to a nonviolent film sequence. Identify the DV.

(a)  

78.

A researcher is interested in how heart rate and blood pressure are affected by viewing a violent film sequence as opposed to a nonviolent film sequence. Identify the IV.

(a)  

79.

A social psychologist investigates the impact of group size on subjects' conformity in response to group pressure. Identify the IV.

(a)  

80.

A social psychologist investigates the impact of group size on subjects' conformity in response to group pressure. Identify the DV.

(a)  

81.

If a testing instrument has high reliability, it means that:

a)

It measures what is intended to measure

b)

It produces the same results when the same people take it at different times.

82.

When a test measures the variable or dimension it is supposed to measure, then it has

a)

reliability

b)

dependability

c)

credibility

d)

validity

83.

A study finds that as the number of hours spent watching television increased, grades decreased. This is an example of:

a)

A correlational study

b)

A survey

c)

A case study

d)

Experimentation

84.

Knowing enough about a study to decide whether you want to agree to participate

a)

Right to withdraw

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Informed Consent

d)

Privacy

85.

Quantitative data is ....

a)

Numerical measurements of quantity or amount.

b)

Detailed descriptive information

c)

Idiographic Approach

d)

Purpose of a study

86.

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

87.

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

88.

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

89.

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

90.

A correlational research can establish cause and effect relationships

a)

True

b)

False

91.
Mary watches several different species of birds to discover how they feed their young in their habitat, without being intrusive. This would be an example of what type of study?
a)
Case study
b)
Naturalistic observation
c)
Survey
d)
Experiment

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