Research Project Steps and Concepts Quiz
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What is the term for a tendency to assume that a person with a strong reputation and high status is automatically right, without evaluating the quality of the information?

  • Confirmation bias
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Cognitive dissonance
  • The halo effect (correct)
  • Which step in a research project sequence typically comes third?

  • Collect data
  • Report findings
  • Analyze data
  • Design study (correct)
  • What triggers premature closure in research?

  • Deliberate exploration of uncertainties
  • Seeking additional information
  • Confidence in having all the answers (correct)
  • Skepticism and open-mindedness
  • In a study about people moving from Hong Kong to Toronto, what does the researcher need to establish to show temporal order in the casual argument?

    <p>Events occurred in Hong Kong before the decision to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what level does a theory that explains the rapid industrialization of newly industrializing countries operate?

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

    What ethical principle is violated when a researcher asks teenagers to shoplift for observation?

    <p>Do not place subjects in legal jeopardy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In social research, when is the use of deception considered ethical?

    <p>Deception can be used if it is necessary for specific research purposes and subjects are informed and consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major issue with the measure developed by Dr. Good to test recovery time in female clients with eating disorders?

    <p>Lack of construct validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an ordinal categorical variable measure?

    <p>Order or rank of a variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the error based on aggregate data that occurs when assumptions about individuals are made?

    <p>Ecological fallacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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