WorksheetsResearch Methods and Designs
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 37mins
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.
What is a theory?
a guess on how something works
a tested conclusion accepted as true
a story explaining how the world works
an assumption
What are two methods of surveying?
tests and interviews
experiments and questionnaires
interviews and questionnaires
case studies and experiments
What is a target population?
the whole group you want to study or describe
the population that is practicing for the Hunger Games
population inside the classroom
part of the group you want to study or describe
What is a sample in research?
the whole target population
a piece of food you get to try
an educated guess
only part of the target population
All of the following are methods of psychological research EXCEPT
Natural Experiment
Latitudinal Study
Case Study
Longitudinal Study
What type of observer is not obvious to participants? (Hidden, disguised, etc.)
Overt Observer
Participant Observer
Covert Observer
Non-Participant Observer
Which of the following accurately describe a non-directional (two-tailed) hypothesis?
A non-directional hypothesis predicts that one variable will be related to another
Describe the differences between extraneous and uncontrolled variables.
Directional (One-Tailed) Hypotheses....
specify the direction of the effect expected between variables.
predict a non-correlation between variables.
do not specify the relationship between variables.
predict the direction of a relationship between variables.
Explain the main differences between Laboratory, Field, and Natural experiments.
What type of interview uses questions in a fixed order that may be scripted?
Define Practice effects and Fatigue effects
Which type of sampling has an equal chance of anyone in the population being chosen to participate
Opportunity Sampling
Volunteer (self selected) Sampling
Random Sampling
Compare and Contrast Validity and Reliability.
What is a sample in research?
the whole target population
a piece of food you get to try
an educated guess
only part of the target population
The statement "good attendance in lessons is related to high grades" is a:
The (a) is the variable manipulated by the researcher.
___________ ___________ __________ involves random allocation of participants into groups and a comparison b/w these groups.
Repeated measures design
Matched pair design
Independent measures design
Correlational measures design
_____________ refers to the extent to which findings can be generalized from the experiment to other settings or situations.
Internal validity
Ecological validity
Population validity
_______________ _________________ are conducted in a real life setting. The researcher manipulates the IV, but the participants are in their natural setting.
(a)
Experimental design in which a different group of participants is used for each level of the IV:
_________ _____ design
(a)
Experimental Design in which each participant/group Performs in Every level of the IV
(a)
Experimental Design in which participants are arranged into pairs: _______ _____ design
(a)
Which of the following are measures of central tendency?
Median
Mode
Mean
Standard Deviation
Draw an example of a histogram.
Draw a positive correlation using a scatter graph
Illustrate an accurate bar graph.
A researcher collects data from 5 people. Their results are:
3, 5, 5, 1, 6
Calculate the "mean."
3
4
5
6
What of the following are the ethical guidelines relating to the use of animals?
Replacement, Species, Number of Participants, and Procedure Guidelines
Protection from harm, Informed Consent, Right to Withdraw, Lack of Deception, Confidentiality, Privacy, and Debriefing
