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What should be explained to participants if someone other than the experimenter will have access to the data?
What should be explained to participants if someone other than the experimenter will have access to the data?
- The purpose of the study
- The funding sources for the study
- The identities of all researchers involved
- Plans for maintaining confidentiality (correct)
Nominal data is characterized by what type of variable?
Nominal data is characterized by what type of variable?
- Variables that can be ranked
- Categorical variables with no order (correct)
- Variables that measure quantity
- Continuous variables subject to statistical analysis
Which ethical principle corresponds to the responsibility of counselors to conduct research that benefits their clients?
Which ethical principle corresponds to the responsibility of counselors to conduct research that benefits their clients?
- Nonmaleficence
- Justice
- Fidelity
- Beneficence (correct)
When reporting research results, what is a key responsibility of the researcher?
When reporting research results, what is a key responsibility of the researcher?
To assess the risk/benefit ratio of a study, which course of action is recommended?
To assess the risk/benefit ratio of a study, which course of action is recommended?
What is included in the discussion section of a research report?
What is included in the discussion section of a research report?
Which component of a research paper discusses the study's limitations?
Which component of a research paper discusses the study's limitations?
In the hourglass format of writing, which section represents the bottom?
In the hourglass format of writing, which section represents the bottom?
Which aspect is crucial when selecting a research topic?
Which aspect is crucial when selecting a research topic?
What is the primary concern of construct validity in a study?
What is the primary concern of construct validity in a study?
How is a population defined in research terminology?
How is a population defined in research terminology?
What does Gelso's bubble hypothesis illustrate about research results?
What does Gelso's bubble hypothesis illustrate about research results?
Which of the following best describes the method section of a research report?
Which of the following best describes the method section of a research report?
What aspect does an alternative hypothesis address in statistical tests?
What aspect does an alternative hypothesis address in statistical tests?
Which of these identifies a riskier approach for inexperienced researchers?
Which of these identifies a riskier approach for inexperienced researchers?
Which type of study data is characterized by both identity and magnitude?
Which type of study data is characterized by both identity and magnitude?
What is the effect of systematic sampling bias in research results?
What is the effect of systematic sampling bias in research results?
What is indicated when an experimental study is described as relying on a controlled laboratory setting?
What is indicated when an experimental study is described as relying on a controlled laboratory setting?
In research, which hypothesis asserts that no relationship exists between variables?
In research, which hypothesis asserts that no relationship exists between variables?
Study Notes
Confidentiality and Ethics in Research
- Participants must be informed if someone other than the experimenter will access data.
- Ethical principles guide counselors to research ensuring client welfare, particularly the principle of beneficence.
Data Types and Research Validity
- Nominal data involves categories without rank or order.
- Ordinal data has characteristics of both identity and magnitude, allowing for ranking.
- Internal and external validity are critical for research methodologies, with descriptive laboratory studies exhibiting high internal validity.
Reporting Research Findings
- Researchers must present findings clearly and understandably, avoiding biased interpretations and filtering.
- The discussion section should summarize findings, highlight limitations, and suggest future research directions.
Research Design and Hypotheses
- True experimental designs manipulate independent variables to assess effects on dependent variables.
- Relationships between constructs can be explored through relationship questions.
- Construct validity assesses how accurately the study's variables reflect the intended hypothetical constructs.
Sampling and Generalizability
- A population consists of observations or scores, while a sample is a subset of the population.
- Random sampling is essential for generalizability, but researcher biases can affect sample characteristics, impacting study results.
Early Research on Ethnic Minorities
- Early studies pathologized ethnic minorities, reflecting societal biases and assuming problems stemmed from deprivation of modern values.
Key Definitions and Concepts
- An alternative hypothesis in statistical tests suggests a relationship exists between variables.
- Gelso's bubble hypothesis indicates research results may be skewed at extreme ends of the bell curve.
Responsibilities in Research
- Researchers have a duty to acknowledge contributions of others involved in the study and to assess risks versus benefits effectively.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the ethical principles and research methodologies critical in conducting studies. This quiz covers confidentiality, data types, validity, and effective reporting of research findings. Understand the nuances of experimental design and its implications for researchers.
