Unobtrusive Observations to Prevent Reactivity Quiz
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What is the term for preventing observer reactivity by making the participants get used to the observer's presence?

  • Dull rats-observer expectations (correct)
  • Estimating population frequency
  • Unobtrusive observations
  • Self-selection sampling

In research, what does self-selection sampling involve?

  • Sampling only those who are easy to contact (correct)
  • Preventing observer reactivity
  • Generalizing from biased samples
  • Simple estimation of population frequency

What type of sampling involves only selecting individuals who are convenient or easy to reach?

  • Bias-free sampling
  • Probability sampling
  • Convenience sampling (correct)
  • Census sampling

Which method relies on selecting a sample that represents the characteristics of the entire population?

<p>Representative sampling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique aims to measure behaviors without influencing them by making the participants get used to observation?

<p>Unobtrusive observations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling technique involves selecting participants based on specific characteristics or traits?

<p>Purposive sampling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of validity, what does bivariate correlational research focus on?

<p>Construct validity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a scatterplot represent in correlational research?

<p>Bivariate associations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of sampling technique involves participants referring other potential participants to be included in the study?

<p>Snowball sampling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of settling the external validity in research design?

<p>Determining the generalizability of data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are multiple variables typically analyzed in bivariate correlations?

<p>Through an analysis of associations and correlations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the effect size describe?

<p>The average effect size in a sample (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can outliers affect the correlation coefficient?

<p>By affecting the range of association (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'small' effect size indicate?

<p>An effect size unlikely to be zero (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration when evaluating effect sizes?

<p>The replicability of the estimate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a 'large' effect size compare to a 'small' effect size?

<p>The large effect size has a stronger relationship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can impact the association range?

<p>Outliers influence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a multiple-treatment design in research?

<p>To study the effects of different treatments in separate phases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a multiple-baseline design, what might be a consequence if the treatment effect does not return to baseline?

<p>The effectiveness of the treatment may be in question. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a challenge with a reversal design in research?

<p>Ensuring that the DV is not affected by the treatment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be unethical to remove the baseline in a research study?

<p>To avoid potential harm to participants by removing a crucial phase. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of a multiple-baseline design compared to other designs?

<p>Introducing treatments at different times for different participants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of Phenomenology?

<p>Understanding the meaning of subjective experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to gain a deeper understanding through qualitative report interviews?

<p>Participant Observation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Grounded Theory approach?

<p>Inductive methodology where theory emerges bottom-up (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Field Research in qualitative methodology?

<p>To immerse in the field to gather grounded data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In qualitative research, what is the purpose of Focus Groups?

<p>To gather information about selected groups' attitudes and opinions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Qualitative Data from Quantitative Data?

<p>Qualitative data is coded based on research methods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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