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Social Science Quiz #1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT one of the techniques psychologists use to observe and describe behavior?

a)

A case study

b)

Naturalistic observation

c)

Correlational research

d)

A phone survey

2.

The predictions implied by a theory is called (a)   .

3.

The statistical measure used in correlational research that indicates how closely two variables vary and how well either one predicts one or the other is called________.

a)

Reliability coefficient

b)

Positive correlation

c)

Negative correlation

d)

Correlational coefficient

4.

The variable that is being manipulated in an experiment is called ______.

a)

Experimental group   

b)

Independent variable

c)

Dependent variable

d)

Confounding variable

5.

This type of research method allows the researcher to have a very deep understanding of an individual and the particular phenomenon being studied.

a)

Surveys

b)

Case study     

c)

Naturalistic observation

d)

Archival research

6.

The scientific attitude which prepares us to think smart wherein you examine assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, and assess conclusions

a)

Objectivity

b)

Questioning attitude

c)

Critical thinking

d)

Curious-minded

7.

Choose which is the best method used in the given scenario:

A small business wants to know the level of satisfaction of their customers with their product. They made their customers answer a list of questions. At the end of the day, they found that most of their customers are satisfied with their product and would come back to the store to purchase their products.

(a)  

8.

Choose which is the best method used in the given scenario:

A group of researchers wants to study parents’ attachment styles across different cultures. The target sample consists of Asian parents, African parents, and American parents. They conducted their study at the same period of time.

(a)  

9.

Choose which is the best method used in the given scenario:

A study was conducted to determine the effects of a new drug on dementia. The first group of dementia patients were given a high dose of the new dug, the second group was given a low dose of the new drug, and the third group of patients were given a placebo such as sugar. After a period of time, the researchers found that the first group of dementia patients improved significantly compared to the second and third group of dementia patients.

(a)  

10.

Choose which is the best method used in the given scenario:

A researcher wanted to calculate how long college students took to complete their degrees, as well as course loads, and extracurricular activities. The researcher accessed all the academic records of the college students who enrolled in college within the last 10 years.

(a)