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Research Methods

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 32mins

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Class
Date
1.

Peer Review of a piece of new psychological research should be conducted by

a)

A specially appointed government minister

b)

Another researcher working in a different field of psychology

c)

Another researcher working in the same field of psychology

d)

The head of department in the university where the research was conducted

2.
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
3.
Which answer lists two measures of the spread of data around the mean?
a)
mode and median
b)
standard deviation and range
c)
inferential statistics and descriptive statistics
d)
scattergrams and boxplots
4.
Which statement is correct?
a)
A stratified sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a convenience sample.
b)
A sample is always representative of a population.
c)
A convenience sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a stratified sample.
d)
A small random sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a large stratified sample.
5.
The population in a research study is...
a)
the whole group of research interest.
b)
the smaller group that has been chosen from the group of research interest.
c)
exactly the same as the sample.
d)
always smaller than the sample.
6.
Which answer provides examples of participant variables?
a)
independent variables, dependent variables
b)
time of day, noise level, temperature, location
c)
prior experience, motivation, intelligence, educational background
d)
extraneous variables, confounding variables
7.

Method of intense study of just one individual:

a)

Naturalistic Observation

b)

Experimental Study

c)

Case Study

d)

Survey

8.

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

9.

A type of observation conducted in the participants' normal environment without interference from the researchers.

a)

Controlled observation

b)

Naturalistic observation

10.

Measure of central tendency calculated by adding up all scores and dividing by the number of scores in the data set.

a)

Median

b)

Mode

c)

Mean

11.
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.

Identify the type of relationship between weight and price.

a)

The price is never 0 on the graph

b)

As weight increases, price increases

c)

There is a negative linear correlation between weight and price

d)

The price gets high at the end of the graph

15.

The mode is:

a)

The average of all the values

b)

The middle number

c)

The most frequently occurring number

d)

The first number you see

16.

In experimental studies which group receives nothing? In other words, they do not get the variable that is under study.

a)

Experimental group

b)

Control group

17.

What kind of relationship?

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

No Relationship

18.

What kind of relationship?

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

No Relationship

19.

What kind of relationship?

a)

Positive Correlation

b)

Negative Correlation

c)

No Relationship

20.

In an experiment studying the impact of meditation on stress, the control group should

a)

A.not meditate at all.

b)

B.meditate as often as the experimental group.

c)

C.be able to choose whether to meditate or not.

d)

D.meditate more often than the experimental group.

21.

Psychology researchers attempt to minimise or eliminate the impact of uncontrolled variables in experiments because the presence of these variables

a)

A.can affect the measurement of the independent variable.

b)

B.means that only the uncontrolled variables are measured.

c)

C.do not enable the researcher to control the dependent variable.

d)

D.make it difficult to isolate and evaluate the impact of the independant variable.

22.

The main purpose of ethical guidelines for research in Psychology is to

a)

A.minimise the problems that participants cause for researchers.

b)

B.guarantee that the experimentation runs without problems.

c)

C.ensure that any results published will not be challenged.

d)

D.protect the welfare and rights of the participants.

23.

The experimenter effect might occur when participants in an experiment

a)

A.undergo the same procedures as an experimental group, but do not experience effects of the independent variable(s).

b)

B.are all tired from participating from experiments throughout the day.

c)

C.alter their behaviour because of conscious or unconscious cues given to them by the researcher.

d)

D.consciously or unconsciously affect the behaviour of the experimenters in the experiment.

24.

In a study, injections of saline solution (which contains no chemicals) were shown to be quite effective for relieving pain. This is an example of

a)

A.an experimenter effect.

b)

B.a placebo effect.

c)

C.the experimental effect.

d)

D.an order effect.

25.

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

26.
Independent variable is to dependent variable as _________ is to ____________.
a)
hypothesis | conclusion
b)
effect | cause
c)
cause | effect.
d)
conclusion | hypothesis
27.
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
28.

This refers to the method of gaining enough participants that represent various backgrounds of people, allowing researchers to generalize results to the larger population:

a)

Full sampling

b)

Double-blind placebo experiment

c)

Random sampling

d)

Naturalistic study

29.

In an experiment, debriefing of participants most likely includes information about

a)

A.each participant’s own results in the study.

b)

B.the number of hours participants will be expected to participate.

c)

C.the procedures that will be required of participants during the experiment.

d)

D.the individual results of other participants in the study.

30.

Where did Zimbardo conduct his prison study?

a)

Yale university

b)

Cambridge university

c)

Princeton university

d)

Stanford University

31.

In Zimbardo's Prison Study how were the prisoners and guards allocated?

a)

Participants said which role they preferred to take

b)

Zimbardo decided who should goin each group

c)

Randomly

d)

First 12 to volunteer allocated prisoner role, second 12 guards

32.

Which of the following is not a valid criticism of Zimbardo's prison study?

a)

The study lacked internal validity due to the way the prisoners and guards were allocated

b)

Zimbardo exaggerated the power of situational factors influencing behaviour as only about a third of the guards behaved in an aggressive manner

c)

The participants were play acting stereotypes of how prisoners and guards are supposed to behave rather than conforming to roles

d)

The study created ethical issues as when the prisoners requested parole they were refused and because of the distress caused

33.

What sampling method did Zimbardo use to recruit potential participants for his prison study?

a)

Systematic

b)

Opportunity

c)

Volunteer

d)

Random

34.

Which of the following statements about social roles is incorrect?

a)

An example of a social role is a mother caring for and loving her

children

b)

We occupy a social status and play a social role

c)

A social status and a social role are the same thing

d)

Social roles provide a set of behaviours that are expected of someone who holds a particular status

35.

Why were prisoners addressed by number instead of name?

a)

So they didn't have to remember everyone's name

b)

To make the research report anonymous

c)

Deinvidualisation

d)

To embarrass them

36.

Who is this?

a)

Kevin McCallister

b)

Philip Zimbardo

c)

Vincent Van gogh

d)

Mario Ballotelli

37.
What was Zimbardo studying in this experiment?
a)
The time it would take for someone to go on a hunger strike
b)
Obedience
c)
The effects of perceived power
d)
Torture
38.
What was the similar experiment conducted a few years earlier at Yale?
a)
The Duncker Candle Problem
b)
The Milgram Agency Study 
c)
The Milgran Obedience Study
d)
The Milgram Emotional Detachment Study
39.
Which of the following were problems raised  by the study?
a)
A subject who wanted to leave was instead asked to inform on other prisoners
b)
Zimbardo's dual role as "warden" and head of the study
c)
The subjects acted as if they were performing roles and not as true subjects
d)
All of the above
40.
Why was the experimented terminated early?
a)
It wasn't.
b)
A third party saw how the subjects were being treated
c)
Zimbardo concluded on his own it should end
d)
The subjects all refused to continue
41.

The benefit of this descriptive research is that it allows researchers to view naturally occurring behaviors without controlling the situation.

a)

Natural observation

b)

Survey

c)

Case Study

d)

Correlation

42.

The variable manipulated by the researcher is the

a)

Dependent Variable

b)

Independent Variable

c)

Confounding Variable

d)

Correlational variable

43.

The most frequently occurring score in a distribution is known as the

a)

Range

b)

Mean

c)

Median

d)

Mode

44.

A sample that represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion is known as

a)

Random sample

b)

Random assignment

c)

Random variable

d)

Random blind study

45.

This is an example of a

a)

Positive skew

b)

Negative skew

c)

Positive Correlation

d)

Negative Correlation

46.

The disadvantage of this descriptive research method is that single cases can be very misleading.

a)

Natural observation

b)

Survey

c)

Case study

d)

Correlation

47.

The ethical guideline for research in which participants must agree to be a part of the study is known as

a)

Informed consent

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Free from harm

d)

Debriefing

48.

In an experiment, the variable that changes in response to independent variable is known as

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Changing variable

d)

Control variable

49.

The middle score in a distribution, half scores are above it and half are below it, is known as what?

a)

Standard deviation

b)

Mean

c)

Mode

d)

Median

50.

In an experiment, the group with independent variable is known as what?

a)

Single blind Group

b)

Control Group

c)

Experimental Group

d)

The effect

51.

The names of the participants in a research experiment must be kept secret is an ethical guideline known as

a)

Debriefing

b)

Free from harm

c)

Informed Consent

d)

Confidentiality

52.

Average of a distribution, obtained by adding scores and dividing by number of scores is known as the

a)

Mode

b)

Median

c)

Mean

d)

Range

53.

A carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research experiment is known as

a)

replication

b)

operational definition

c)

hypothesis

d)

standardization

54.

A disadvantage of this descriptive method is that only 50% of the people asked to participate, actually do.

a)

Naturalistic observation

b)

Survey

c)

Case study

d)

Correlation

55.

The measure of how much scores vary around the mean is known as the

a)

Standard deviation

b)

Scatter plot

c)

Median

d)

Range

56.

The group in an experiment that does not have the independent variable is known as what?

a)

Double blind group

b)

Outlier

c)

Experimental group

d)

Control group

57.

Repeating a research study, using different participants to see if findings extended to other people and situations is known as what

a)

Random assignment

b)

Operational definition

c)

Replication

d)

Control group

58.
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
59.
What is a double blind procedure?
a)
Participants don't know which group they're in
b)
Researchers don't know which group the participants are in
c)
Neither participants nor researcher knows who is in which group
d)
Both researcher and participants know who is in each group
60.
Which correlation coefficient demonstrates the highest correlation?
a)
0.92
b)
-0.38
c)
-0.11
d)
0.67
61.

Which of the following methods best limits the influence of unknown variables in an experiment?

a)

Random assignment

b)

Debriefing

c)

Stratified Sampling

d)

Subject matching

e)

Correlational study

62.

All of the following are American Psychological Association (APA) ethical guidelines for researchers EXCEPT:

a)

Research may not involve deception

b)

Participiation must be voluntary

c)

Participants must be informed of potential risks

d)

Participants must be offered alternative activities if research participation is a course requirement

e)

Particpants' right to privacy must be protected

63.

Participants are told the green liquid is a new energy drink that offers a nearly instant energy boost. They are asked to lift 25 lbs as many times as possible. Then, after rest, they drink the drink and try again. Most do much better after drinking, even though it's really just water.

a)

Naturalistic Observation

b)

Case Study

c)

Extraneous Variable

d)

The Placebo Effect

64.

Which category of research focuses on turning data into numbers for analysis?

a)

Qualitative Research

b)

Quantitative Research

c)

Mixed Methods

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