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?

The halo effect

Which step in a research project sequence typically comes third?

Design study

What triggers premature closure in research?

Confidence in having all the answers

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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