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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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
At what level does a theory that explains the rapid industrialization of newly industrializing countries operate?
At what level does a theory that explains the rapid industrialization of newly industrializing countries operate?
What ethical principle is violated when a researcher asks teenagers to shoplift for observation?
What ethical principle is violated when a researcher asks teenagers to shoplift for observation?
In social research, when is the use of deception considered ethical?
In social research, when is the use of deception considered ethical?
What is the major issue with the measure developed by Dr. Good to test recovery time in female clients with eating disorders?
What is the major issue with the measure developed by Dr. Good to test recovery time in female clients with eating disorders?
What does an ordinal categorical variable measure?
What does an ordinal categorical variable measure?
What is the error based on aggregate data that occurs when assumptions about individuals are made?
What is the error based on aggregate data that occurs when assumptions about individuals are made?
