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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Independent variable (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dependent variable (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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