The tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence

The extent to which a test yields consistent results

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it

A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

The tendency to be overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments

The extent to which a test or experiment measures what it is supposed to measure or predicts what it is supposed to

Bias from people's responding in ways they presume a researcher expects or wishes

A non-experimental technique of observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate or control the situation

A non-experimental technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles.

A non-experimental technique for obtaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group

A measure of the extent to which 2 factors vary together and thus how well either factor predicts the other

A statistical index of the relationship between 2 things (from -1.00 to +1.00)

In an experiment, the outcome that is measured; the variable that may change

In an experiment, the factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied

In an experiment, a factor other than the factor being studied that might influence a study's results

A carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study that allows for replication of the study.

A sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion

A flawed sampling process that produces an unrepresentative sample

Numerical data used to measure and describe characteristics of groups; uses measures of central tendency

A statistical statement of how likely it is that a result occurred by chance.

The post-experimental explanation of a study, including its purpose, and any deceptions, to its participants

Which of the following is the strongest correlation?

Which approach is most directly concerned with assessing the relative impact of both nature and nurture on our psychological traits?

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

The variable manipulated by the researcher is the

This is an example of

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

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

Which descriptive research method is often criticized for not being representative of typical cases?

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

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

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

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

A clear, precise, typically quantifiable definition of an experiment's variables is known as

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

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

Experiment where neither the participant or the experimenter are

aware of which condition people are assigned to is known as

Which of the following is the strongest correlation?

Which of the following is the mode for the data set: 4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9?

When looking at statistical significance, we have settled on ________ to be the most common cutoff point to separate findings.

The tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it

The tendency to be overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments

A non-experimental technique of observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate or control the situation

A non-experimental technique in which one individual or group is studied in depth in the hope of revealing universal principles.

In an experiment, a factor other than the factor being studied that might influence a study's results

A carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study that allows for replication of the study.

A sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion

A statistical statement of how likely it is that a result occurred by chance.

The post-experimental explanation of a study, including its purpose, and any deceptions, to its participants

This is an example of

This is an example of a

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

This is an example of what?

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

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

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

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.