Research Methods Ethics Quiz

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

To enhance the randomness of sampling

To isolate external factors

To test a new independent variable

To serve as a baseline for comparison (correct)

Which sampling technique ensures that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

Systematic sampling

Random sampling (correct)

Convenience sampling

Stratified sampling

Which ethical consideration allows participants to leave a study at any time without repercussions?

Anonymity

Informed consent

Voluntary participation (correct)

Debriefing

What ethical guideline is applied to research involving animals?

Animals must be treated humanely and provided with proper housing Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of longitudinal studies?

They allow researchers to observe changes over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Scientific Method?

To validate theories and understand human behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of research methodology is critical for drawing valid conclusions?

Assessing the validity of findings. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of naturalistic observation?

It minimizes participant awareness of observation. Signup and view all the answers

What does a correlation coefficient of -0.75 indicate?

A strong negative relationship between variables. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a case study?

An examination of a single individual to uncover universal principles. Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

The variable manipulated by researchers to observe effects. Signup and view all the answers

Why is bias a concern in observational techniques?

Bias can affect the objectivity of gathered information. Signup and view all the answers

In psychological research, why is understanding different research methods important?

It enhances the reliability of findings and conclusions. Signup and view all the answers

Research Methods Ethics Quiz

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

Which sampling technique ensures that each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected?

Which ethical consideration allows participants to leave a study at any time without repercussions?

What ethical guideline is applied to research involving animals?

What is a potential benefit of longitudinal studies?

What is the primary purpose of the Scientific Method?

Which aspect of research methodology is critical for drawing valid conclusions?

What is a key characteristic of naturalistic observation?

What does a correlation coefficient of -0.75 indicate?

Which of the following describes a case study?

What best describes the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

Why is bias a concern in observational techniques?

In psychological research, why is understanding different research methods important?

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