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Which of the following is NOT a method of acquiring knowledge?

  • Empiricism
  • Tenacity
  • Intuition
  • Observation (correct)

    • How is a hypothesis best described?

  • An opinion based on anecdotal evidence.
  • A fact established through empirical evidence.
  • An untestable assumption about future events.
  • A testable prediction about the natural world. (correct)

    • What is the main objective of the introduction section in a research report?

  • To outline the research question and review relevant literature. (correct)
  • To evaluate the results obtained from the study.
  • To present the statistical methodologies used in the research.
  • To analyze and present the data collected.

    • Where would you locate the methodology of a research study?

    <p>Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of observation involves the manipulation of environmental factors by researchers?

    <p>Experimental observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scale is employed for measuring attitudes on a continuum from strongly agree to strongly disagree?

    <p>Likert scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a physiological measure?

    <p>Self-reported stress levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Test-retest reliability evaluates which aspect of a measure?

    <p>Stability of the measure over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does simple random sampling ensure?

    <p>Every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a probability sampling technique?

    <p>Convenience sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Informed consent requires which of the following?

    <p>Ensuring participants understand the study's purpose and potential risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does replication in research primarily involve?

    <p>Both A and B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    External validity is concerned with which aspect of research findings?

    <p>The extent to which findings can be generalized to other populations and settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does internal validity focus on?

    <p>The extent to which results are due to the manipulated variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A correlational design primarily investigates what type of relationship?

    <p>The relationship between variables without manipulating any.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a confounding variable?

    <p>A variable that obscures the relationship between independent and dependent variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a true experiment involve?

    <p>Manipulating an independent variable and measuring a dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an independent groups design, how are participants assigned to conditions?

    <p>Different participants are randomly assigned to different conditions of the independent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which design has the same participants experiencing all conditions of the independent variable?

    <p>Repeated measures design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a quasi-experimental design from other experimental designs?

    <p>It lacks random assignment to conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a non-experimental research design?

    <p>True experimental design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step of the scientific method?

    <p>Generating a research question.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a literature review in a research report?

    <p>To provide an overview of the existing research on the topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a step in the scientific method?

    <p>Observing a phenomenon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a dependent variable?

    <p>The variable that is measured and expected to change in response to the independent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'operational definition' in research?

    <p>A precise definition of a variable in terms of how it is measured or manipulated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the limitations of a study?

    <p>To provide a more balanced and accurate interpretation of the results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a population and a sample in research?

    <p>The population is the entire group of interest, while the sample is a subset of that group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a research question?

    <p>To guide the research process and focus the investigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'peer review' in the context of academic publishing?

    <p>A process where research papers are evaluated by experts in the field before publication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the discussion section in a research report?

    <p>To interpret the findings, discuss their implications, and address limitations of the study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'pseudoscience' refer to?

    <p>A system of beliefs or practices that are mistakenly regarded as scientific.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of an abstract in a research report?

    <p>To summarize the study's main points, including the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to cite sources correctly in a research report?

    <p>To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original authors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key principle of ethical research?

    <p>Participants must be fully informed about the study's purpose and procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A researcher uses a convenience sample. What is a limitation of this approach?

    <p>The sample may not be representative of the target population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary source in research?

    <p>An original research article that reports the results of a study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes descriptive statistics from inferential statistics?

    <p>Descriptive statistics summarize data, while inferential statistics draw conclusions about a population based on sample data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of literature review in research?

    <p>To provide an overview of the existing research on the topic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide a baseline for comparison with the experimental group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is criterion-related validity?

    <p>The accuracy in predicting an individual's performance based on their characteristics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding ethical research conduct?

    <p>Participants must be informed about any potential risks involved in the study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for participants to be fully informed about a study's purpose?

    <p>To ensure they can make an informed decision about their involvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does random sampling ensure in research?

    <p>That every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a variable that influences both independent and dependent variables?

    <p>Confounding variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated as a goal of repeating a study?

    <p>To verify the findings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term Likert scale?

    <p>A rating scale used to measure attitudes or opinions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Question 1

    • Tenacity, intuition, deduction, authority, and empiricism are methods of gathering knowledge
    • Authority is NOT a way of gathering knowledge discussed in the text

    Question 2

    • A hypothesis is a testable statement about the natural world
    • It is a prediction, not a proven fact

    Question 3

    • The introduction section of a research report presents the research question and hypothesis, and reviews existing literature

    Question 4

    • A detailed description of the study's methodology is found in the method section of a research report

    Question 5

    • Structured observation involves researchers actively manipulating the environment.

    Question 6

    • A Likert scale is used to measure attitudes

    Question 7

    • Physiological measures include heart rate, brain activity, hormone levels, and skin conductance.
    • Self-reported anxiety levels are NOT a type of physiological measure.

    Question 8

    • Test-retest reliability measures how consistent a measure is over time

    Question 9

    • Predictive validity shows how well one measure correlates with a pre-existing criterion.

    Question 10

    • Sampling is used in research to reduce the time and cost of data collection.
    • The goal is to make inferences about a population based on a smaller subset

    Question 11

    • Simple random sampling ensures each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected

    Question 12

    • Convenience sampling is NOT a probability sampling technique

    Question 13

    • Informed consent involves ensuring participants understand the study's purpose and potential risks, and allowing them to withdraw at any time

    Question 14

    • Replication in research involves repeating a study to verify findings using different methods

    Question 15

    • External validity concerns the generalizability of study findings to other populations and settings

    Question 16

    • Internal validity focuses on whether study results are due to the manipulated variable

    Question 17

    • A correlational design examines relationships between variables without manipulating them

    Question 18

    • A confounding variable influences both the independent and dependent variables, often obscuring their true relationship

    Question 19

    • In a true experiment, researchers manipulate an independent variable and measure a dependent variable

    Question 20

    • Independent groups design involves assigning different participants to different conditions

    Question 21

    • Repeated measures design involves the same participants experiencing all conditions of the independent variable

    Question 22

    • Quasi-experimental designs lack random assignment to conditions

    Question 23

    • True experimental design is NOT a type of non-experimental research design

    Question 24

    • The scientific method involves generating a research question, formulating a hypothesis, collecting data, and interpreting results

    Question 25

    • A literature review summarizes existing research on a topic

    Question 26

    • Pseudoscience refers to a system of beliefs that are mistakenly regarded as scientific

    Question 27

    • An abstract summarizes the key aspects of a research report, including the purpose, methods, results, and conclusion

    Question 28

    • Citing sources correctly avoids plagiarism and gives credit to original authors

    Question 29

    • Ethical research requires fully informing participants about the study and its procedures

    Question 30

    • Convenience sampling may not be representative of the intended population

    Question 31

    • A primary source is an original research article reporting study findings

    Question 32

    • A control group in an experiment provides a baseline for comparing outcomes to the experimental group

    Question 33

    • A dependent variable is measured and expected to change in response to an independent variable

    Question 34

    • Operational definition is a precise definition of a variable, specifying how it is measured or manipulated

    Question 35

    • Acknowledging study limitations improves the accuracy of results interpretation.

    Question 36

    • The population is the entire group of interest, while a sample is a portion of the population

    Question 37

    • A research question guides the investigation and focuses research efforts

    Question 38

    • Peer review is a process where experts evaluate research papers before publication

    Question 39

    • The discussion section interprets findings, evaluates implications, and addresses study limitations

    Question 40

    • Descriptive statistics summarize data, while inferential statistics draw conclusions about a larger population based on sample data

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