Statistics and Research Methods Quiz

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What does a significant ANOVA test indicate?

All groups are the same.

At least one group mean differs. (correct)

Post hoc analysis is not needed.

There are no differences among groups.

Post hoc analysis is necessary if an ANOVA test yields a non-significant result.

False

What does the correlation coefficient range from?

-1 to 1

In a Tukey post hoc test, a p-value greater than __________ suggests no statistically significant differences exist.

0.05 Signup and view all the answers

Match the statistical terms with their descriptions:

ANOVA = Tests for significant differences among group means. Post Hoc Analysis = Explains where differences exist. Correlation Coefficient = Measures relationship between two continuous variables. Descriptive Statistics = Summarizes and describes data features. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Method section in a research paper?

To outline how the research was conducted Signup and view all the answers

In scientific writing, it is important to use contractions for a more informal tone.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name the three subsections that are typically included in the Method section of a research paper.

Participants, Measures, Procedure Signup and view all the answers

The ____ section of a research article is characterized by broad context leading to specific research questions.

Introduction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements with their corresponding definitions:

Title Page = Includes title, author, institution, course, instructor, and due date Abstract = Brief summary of aims, hypotheses, methods, findings, and conclusion References = List of sources for readers to locate cited works Appendices = Include supplemental materials like SPSS outputs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tips is NOT associated with clear writing?

Use varied synonyms in place of repetitive terms Signup and view all the answers

The results section of a research article should be filled with unnecessary jargon.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of writing a Method section?

To detail the study's design and execution for reproducibility and validation Signup and view all the answers

Interrater reliability is important for coding in a study.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of non-probability sampling?

Affordability and feasibility for researchers Signup and view all the answers

________ sampling reflects the composition of subgroups within the population without random selection.

Quota Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sampling methods with their descriptions:

Convenience Sampling = Collects participants easily accessible to the researcher Quota Sampling = Reflects the composition of subgroups without random selection Probability Sampling = Members of the population have a known chance of being selected Non-Probability Sampling = The selection of participants is not based on random methods Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of scientific writing in the Method section?

Concise and objective language Signup and view all the answers

Cronbach's Alpha measures the reliability of a scale.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge associated with non-probability sampling?

Limited generalizability and potential bias Signup and view all the answers

Aggression was assessed using __________.

questionnaires and observations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using random assignment in experimental design?

To ensure participant equivalence Signup and view all the answers

Experimental design allows researchers to make causal statements.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the dependent variable (DV) in the experiment involving violent films and aggression in children?

Number of punches/kicks in a play session Signup and view all the answers

The __________ section of a research article presents a concise description of the analyses that were conducted.

results Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of the results section with their descriptions:

Introduction = Restate research questions and hypotheses Presenting Findings = Summarize findings with statistical results Descriptive Statistics = Include mean and standard deviation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation of experimental design?

Controlled settings may not reflect real-world behavior Signup and view all the answers

Some variables in experimental research can be randomized.

False Signup and view all the answers

What statistical tests might a researcher specify in the results section?

t-test, F-test, correlation Signup and view all the answers

A __________ design assesses the relationship between variables without manipulating them.

correlational Signup and view all the answers

Which film example is used as a nonviolent comparison in the study?

Winnie the Pooh Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is NOT a necessary step when performing a Chi-Squared Test in SPSS?

Enable Cluster Bar Charts Signup and view all the answers

A T-Test can be used to compare means of continuous variables across three or more categorical groups.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a T-Test?

To determine if there's a statistically significant difference in the means of a continuous variable between two groups. Signup and view all the answers

In a Chi-Squared analysis, ensure all variables are __________.

categorical Signup and view all the answers

Match the following steps of performing an Independent Samples T-Test with their corresponding descriptions:

Access the T-Test Functionality = Go to Analyze → Compare Means → Independent Samples T-Test Assign Variables = Place continuous variable in Test Variable box Define Groups = Indicate coding for groups, such as 1 for males, 2 for females Set Options = Ensure a 95% confidence interval is selected Signup and view all the answers

Which box should the continuous variable be placed in when performing an Independent Samples T-Test?

Test Variable Signup and view all the answers

Chi-Squared Tests can only analyze two categorical variables.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the groups in a T-Test are coded differently, like using '3' and '4' instead of '1' and '2'?

Adjust the values according to the coding. Signup and view all the answers

After setting options in a T-Test, it is important to ensure a __________ is selected.

95% confidence interval Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked under the Counts section when performing a Chi-Squared Test?

Both Observed and Expected Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Variables

A variable represents a category, object, event, or characteristic (e.g., age, gender, intelligence)
Variables must have two or more levels to allow meaningful differences.

Variable Types

Quantitative Variables: Numeric properties (e.g., test scores)
Categorical Variables: Use numbers as placeholders (e.g., gender: male = 1, female = 2)

Measurement Scales

Nominal: Categories without numeric meaning (e.g., gender)
Ordinal: Rank order with no equal intervals (e.g., Olympic medals)
Interval: Equal intervals but no true zero (e.g., temperature in Celsius)
Ratio: Equal intervals with a true zero (e.g., weight, time)
Categorical Variables: Nominal and ordinal
Continuous Variables: Interval and ratio.

Special Cases

Scales like Likert (e.g., "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree") are sometimes treated as continuous depending on the analysis.

Descriptive Statistics

Purpose: Summarize sample characteristics (e.g., age, gender breakdown) and provide measures of central tendency and data spread.
Key Measures:
- Central Tendency: (for continuous data)
  - Mean: Average
  - Median: Middle score (for ordinal, interval, ratio)
  - Mode: Most frequent value (all types)
- Spread:
  - Range: Highest score - lowest score
  - Standard Deviation: Average distance from the mean
Choosing the Measure
- Mean is suitable for symmetric data
- Median is better for skewed data (e.g., income distribution)

Using SPSS for Descriptive Statistics

Categorical Variables: Use frequencies and percentages (e.g., gender distribution)
Continuous Variables: Calculate mean, standard deviation, minimum, and maximum.

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Questions and Answers

What does a significant ANOVA test indicate?

Post hoc analysis is necessary if an ANOVA test yields a non-significant result.

What does the correlation coefficient range from?

In a Tukey post hoc test, a p-value greater than __________ suggests no statistically significant differences exist.

Match the statistical terms with their descriptions:

What is the primary purpose of the Method section in a research paper?

In scientific writing, it is important to use contractions for a more informal tone.

Name the three subsections that are typically included in the Method section of a research paper.

The ____ section of a research article is characterized by broad context leading to specific research questions.

Match the following elements with their corresponding definitions:

Which of the following tips is NOT associated with clear writing?

The results section of a research article should be filled with unnecessary jargon.

What is a primary goal of writing a Method section?

Interrater reliability is important for coding in a study.

What is one advantage of non-probability sampling?

________ sampling reflects the composition of subgroups within the population without random selection.

Match the following sampling methods with their descriptions:

Which of the following is a characteristic of scientific writing in the Method section?

Cronbach's Alpha measures the reliability of a scale.

What is one challenge associated with non-probability sampling?

Aggression was assessed using __________.

What is the main purpose of using random assignment in experimental design?

Experimental design allows researchers to make causal statements.

What is the dependent variable (DV) in the experiment involving violent films and aggression in children?

The __________ section of a research article presents a concise description of the analyses that were conducted.

Match the components of the results section with their descriptions:

Which of the following is a limitation of experimental design?

Some variables in experimental research can be randomized.

What statistical tests might a researcher specify in the results section?

A __________ design assesses the relationship between variables without manipulating them.

Which film example is used as a nonviolent comparison in the study?

Which of the following options is NOT a necessary step when performing a Chi-Squared Test in SPSS?

A T-Test can be used to compare means of continuous variables across three or more categorical groups.

What is the primary purpose of a T-Test?

In a Chi-Squared analysis, ensure all variables are __________.

Match the following steps of performing an Independent Samples T-Test with their corresponding descriptions:

Which box should the continuous variable be placed in when performing an Independent Samples T-Test?

Chi-Squared Tests can only analyze two categorical variables.

What should you do if the groups in a T-Test are coded differently, like using '3' and '4' instead of '1' and '2'?

After setting options in a T-Test, it is important to ensure a __________ is selected.

What should be checked under the Counts section when performing a Chi-Squared Test?

Study Notes

Variables

Variable Types

Measurement Scales

Special Cases

Descriptive Statistics

Using SPSS for Descriptive Statistics

Studying That Suits You

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