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What type of variable is the independent variable (IV)?
What type of variable is the independent variable (IV)?
- Randomly selected
- Dependent on another variable
- Manipulated by the researcher (correct)
- Not being studied directly
Which group is NOT exposed to the independent variable in an experiment?
Which group is NOT exposed to the independent variable in an experiment?
- Control Group (correct)
- Variable Group
- Random Group
- Experimental Group
What is the main purpose of a representative sample in research?
What is the main purpose of a representative sample in research?
- To generalize findings to a larger population (correct)
- To reduce the sample size
- To introduce biases into the study
- To manipulate variables effectively
Why are college students often over-represented in research samples?
Why are college students often over-represented in research samples?
In experimentation, what is required for success regarding participants?
In experimentation, what is required for success regarding participants?
What type of validity focuses on whether a study rules out other controllable effects?
What type of validity focuses on whether a study rules out other controllable effects?
What is the main advantage of conducting laboratory research?
What is the main advantage of conducting laboratory research?
Which type of research involves the examination of behavior in its natural habitat?
Which type of research involves the examination of behavior in its natural habitat?
In experimental research, why is it important to manipulate variables?
In experimental research, why is it important to manipulate variables?
Which type of research primarily uses systematic observation?
Which type of research primarily uses systematic observation?
What distinguishes correlational research from experimental research?
What distinguishes correlational research from experimental research?
Why are results from field research more generalizable to a wider population?
Why are results from field research more generalizable to a wider population?
Which type of research is characterized by systematic methods to gather information and test the usefulness of theories?
Which type of research is characterized by systematic methods to gather information and test the usefulness of theories?
Which type of research aims to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables?
Which type of research aims to establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables?
What is the primary goal of descriptive research in social psychology?
What is the primary goal of descriptive research in social psychology?
Which type of research is driven by a curiosity and desire to expand knowledge, but may not have direct real-world applications?
Which type of research is driven by a curiosity and desire to expand knowledge, but may not have direct real-world applications?
Applied research is primarily focused on:
Applied research is primarily focused on:
Which type of research directly aims to promote understanding rather than immediate real-world applications?
Which type of research directly aims to promote understanding rather than immediate real-world applications?
