Psychology 101: Scientific Method and Experimentation
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What is the primary aim of a scientific experiment in psychology?

  • To develop theories of human behaviour
  • To observe natural behaviours
  • To establish correlation between variables
  • To identify cause and effect relationships (correct)

What is the role of an independent variable in an experiment?

  • To control for extraneous variables
  • To be manipulated by the experimenter (correct)
  • To be measured for its effect on another variable
  • To measure the outcome of the experiment

Which step in the scientific method involves translating an idea into a testable hypothesis?

  • Step 1: Formulate a testable hypothesis (correct)
  • Step 5: Report Findings
  • Step 2: Select the research method design
  • Step 3: Collect Data

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

<p>To provide a baseline for comparison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a measurable condition, event, characteristic, or behaviour in a study?

<p>Variable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

<p>A hypothesis is untested, while a theory is supported by evidence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the change in behaviour that occurs when individuals are aware they are being observed?

<p>Observer effect (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which research method involves a person-to-person dialogue to obtain information about a particular topic?

<p>Interview (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of statistical analysis in the research process?

<p>To determine the significance of the findings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of publishing research findings in a scientific journal?

<p>To allow other experts to evaluate and critique the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an application of psychology in everyday life?

<p>Sports psychology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of converting observations into numbers?

<p>Quantification (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an experiment?

<p>To examine the effect of an independent variable on a dependent variable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of survey research?

<p>Self-report data are often unreliable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of case studies?

<p>They are useful for studying a specific phenomenon in-depth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of direct observation?

<p>It involves the careful observation of behavior without intervention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in selecting a research design?

<p>The ethical and practical considerations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of identifying participants in a study?

<p>To select the most appropriate participants for the study (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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