Research Methods: Types of Data
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What is the primary focus of qualitative data collection?

  • To measure the quantity of a phenomenon
  • To understand the world from the perspective of the individual (correct)
  • To identify themes through direct observation
  • To enumerate a concept through a scale or questionnaire

    • What does correlation analysis measure?

  • The cause-and-effect relationship between two variables
  • The quantity of a phenomenon
  • The quality of a phenomenon
  • The association between two variables (correct)

    • What is the main limitation of correlation analysis?

  • It is a descriptive methodology
  • It implies causation between variables
  • It cannot tell us cause and effect (correct)
  • It cannot be used to analyze qualitative data

    • What type of data is collected through observation and interviews?

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

    What is an example of a positive correlation?

    <p>When the increase of one variable is associated with the increase of another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying themes in qualitative data analysis?

    <p>To identify patterns and trends in the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an experiment, which variable is being manipulated by the researcher?

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

    What is the primary goal of the scientific method in psychology?

    <p>To accept or reject ideas based on evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of variable can affect the results of an experiment, apart from the independent variable?

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

    In an experiment, what is the outcome variable being measured?

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

    What is the primary goal of the scientific method in psychology?

    <p>To accept or reject ideas based on evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major limitation of phrenology?

    <p>It wrongly believed that the size of the skull mirrored brain function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of controlling for extraneous variables in an experiment?

    <p>To minimize the influence of extraneous variables on the results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of controlling extraneous variables in experimental design?

    <p>To reduce the effect of confounding variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential limitation of collective action in bringing about social change?

    <p>It can be difficult to measure its effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To cause a change in the dependent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a confounding variable and an extraneous variable?

    <p>A confounding variable is related to the independent variable, while an extraneous variable is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of analysis that focuses on the outcomes of groups?

    <p>Meso level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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