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What is the purpose of the control group in an experiment?
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?
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?
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?
What ethical guideline is applied to research involving animals?
What is a potential benefit of longitudinal studies?
What is a potential benefit of longitudinal studies?
What is the primary purpose of the Scientific Method?
What is the primary purpose of the Scientific Method?
Which aspect of research methodology is critical for drawing valid conclusions?
Which aspect of research methodology is critical for drawing valid conclusions?
What is a key characteristic of naturalistic observation?
What is a key characteristic of naturalistic observation?
What does a correlation coefficient of -0.75 indicate?
What does a correlation coefficient of -0.75 indicate?
Which of the following describes a case study?
Which of the following describes a case study?
What best describes the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
What best describes the role of the independent variable in an experiment?
Why is bias a concern in observational techniques?
Why is bias a concern in observational techniques?
In psychological research, why is understanding different research methods important?
In psychological research, why is understanding different research methods important?
