Understanding Psychological Research Methods
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What is the statistical measure that indicates how much the participants' scores vary from one another?

  • Inferential statistics
  • Correlation coefficient
  • Mean
  • Standard deviation (correct)
  • Which type of relationship is described when two variables increase or decrease together in a correlational relationship?

  • Inverse correlation
  • No correlation
  • Negative correlation
  • Positive correlation (correct)
  • In experimental analysis, what does a p-value of less than .05 typically indicate?

  • Statistical significance (correct)
  • A higher likelihood of results occurring by chance
  • The presence of a strong effect size
  • A 5% likelihood that results occurred by chance
  • What is the best way to determine causation in research?

    <p>Experimental analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of correlation shows that when one variable increases, the other decreases?

    <p>Negative correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe ethical guidelines followed by psychologists in research?

    <p>Research ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statistical measure gives an average of all scores in a data set?

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

    In inferential statistics, what does a p-value below .05 suggest?

    <p>Less than 5% chance that results occurred by chance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of statistical relationship is characterized by a perfect positive correlation?

    <p>Perfect correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of descriptive statistics?

    <p>Summarizing and simplifying data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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