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What is Reseach ?

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The parts of the experiment that must be kept the same.
a)
Constants
b)

Independent variable

c)

Dependent variable

d)

Conclusion

2.

The treatment group in an experiment is called

a)
Placebo group
b)
Treatment group
c)
Experimental group
d)
Control group
3.

Why is the placebo effect used?

a)

To compare results between the real medicine and placebo

b)

To make new medicine

c)

To train doctors

d)

To make food

4.
How many variables should you change in an experiment?
a)
none
b)

only 1

c)
2 or more
d)
depends on the type of experiment
5.

The type of variable that responds to the experiment and is what you measure or count to determine if your hypothesis is true.

a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
c)
Control
6.

Thomas tests different types of liquids to see which will grow his plants the most. He has water, soda, milk, and no liquid at all. What is the control group?

a)

the one with water

b)

the one with soda

c)

the one with milk

d)

the one with no liquid

7.

One of the disadvantages of experimental research is that

a)

Conditions are not controllable

b)

The results aren't generalizable

c)

It doen't often reflect reality

d)

It isn't easily replicated

8.

In an experiment, the independent variable

a)

is influenced by the dependent variable

b)

is manipulated or varied by researchers

c)

is the same for all groups in an experiement

d)

always influences the dependent variable

9.

To study the dependant variable, a scientist must

a)

manipulate the independent variable

b)

manipulate the dependent variable

c)

have more than one control group

d)

have more than one experimental group

10.

What is double-blind procedure means in Psychology?

a)
A double-blind procedure in psychology involves both participants and researchers being unaware of who is is receiving a particular treatment.
b)
A double-blind procedure ensures that participants are aware of who is receiving a particular treatment.
c)
A double-blind procedure means researchers are aware of who is receiving a particular treatment.
d)
A double-blind procedure involves only participants being unaware of who is receiving a particular treatment.
11.
What is the factor that an experimenter changes on purpose?
a)
Dependent Variable
b)
Independent Variable
c)
Constant
d)
Control
12.

A psychologist hypothesizes that silentness helps to improve mindfulness and relieve stress of one self. The independent variable is

a)
loudness
b)
meditation
c)
exercise
d)
silentness
13.
In this graph, what is the independent variable? 
a)
Population
b)
Day
c)
Species 5
14.
In this graph, what is the dependent variable? 
a)
Walla Walla Island
b)
Time
c)
Number of Deer
15.

Using the picture, identify the control group.

a)

Trial 1

b)

Trial 2

c)

Trial 3

16.

What makes a good scientific question?

a)

The question can be answered by yes or no.

b)

The question can be answered by doing an experiment.

c)

The question can be answered through extended thought.

17.
What step does every scientific experiment begin with?
a)
hypothesis
b)
question/problem
c)

procedure or test

d)
conclusion
18.

What is the purpose of using a control group in an experiment?

a)

To compare results between different experimental groups

b)

To introduce bias into the experiment

c)

To confuse the participants

d)

To make the experiment more complicated

19.

How would double-blind procedure influence in an experiement?

a)
It increases the accuracy of the results by informing participants of the treatment they are receiving.
b)
It allows researchers to manipulate the results by revealing the treatment to participants.
c)
It speeds up the experiment process by revealing the treatment to researchers only.
d)

It helps eliminate bias and conciousness by keeping both participants and researchers unaware of who is receiving the treatment or placebo.

20.

What is the role of a hypothesis in the scientific method?

a)

To prove that the researcher is always right

b)

To provide a basis for making predictions and designing experiments

c)

To make the experiment more confusing

d)

To ensure the experiment fails