Final Exam 3403 Exp Fall 21 Stems (PDF)

All questions are worth 4 points 1\. Which one of the following research designs should be used to determine the causality between two variables? Correlation 2\. In any experiment, the dependent variable is measured/outcome variables ex. measuring nervousness 3\. Which of the following is true ab...

All questions are worth 4 points 1\. Which one of the following research designs should be used to determine the causality between two variables? Correlation 2\. In any experiment, the dependent variable is measured/outcome variables ex. measuring nervousness 3\. Which of the following is true about case study research? The studies are often longitudinal;\ the researchers may focus on a unique situation; in- depth study of an individual, a group, or event 4\. When the results of a study can be generalized to everyday life events, the results: External Validity 5\. What property does a psychological test exhibit when a person gets the same score on it every time the person takes it? Reliability 6\. The belief that accurate knowledge of the world requires repeated observations of it is called: empiricism 7\. One method that can control for experimenter expectancy effects in an experiment is: single or double blind 8\. Researchers interested in the effects of caffeine on reading speed gave participants a beverage that was either caffeinated or decaffeinated. Following the consumption of the beverage, participants were given a paragraph to read on the computer and the reading speed was timed. The beverage given to participants was: Independent Variable: Caffeinated and uncaffeinated 9\. The control group in an experiment is the group that: is held constant 10\. What term is often used to describe a theory that proposes a minimum number of constructs and assumptions but adequately summarizes and explains previous known results in an area? parsimonious 11\. When is a theory discarded? When empirical results consistently fail to support it 12\. All of the following are true of a good theory except the following: A theory often offers an explanation for a phenomenon;\ \ A theory generates testable hypotheses; Theories are general, and multiple hypotheses can come from the same theoretical framework 13\. Another term for \"extraneous variable\" confounds 14\. As described in class, what is the difference between a self-report questionnaire survey and an instrument for psychometric measurement? \- Psychometric: specific research methods designed to evaluate the amount of reliability or validity; something can\'t be directly observed (i.e., IQ test)\ \ - Self- report questionnaire: framed, to obtain straightforward information from the respondents;\ useful for quickly gathering a large amount of information 15\. The statistical analyses typically used for surveys are? chi- square 16\. Most large data sets that make up typical archival data are primarily. A - Public data sets\ - Private data sets\ - Private records\ \ (created at time of the event) 17\. A problem with using archival data is...? some information vital to a researcher may be missing, or the available data may not be representative of some population 18\. A quasi-experimental study design form this testing cycle. comparison group pre test/post test design 19\. When using a quasi-experimental design typical of chapter 11, specifically from pages 320-324, the researcher must...? account for any confounding variables by controlling for them in their analysis or by choosing groups that are as similar as possible 20\. From chapter 11, Interrupted Time Series designs are another example of. quasi- experimental design 21\. Small N designs typically use N values higher than 50. False 22\. Case studies are typically considered? research design; in‐depth analyses of individuals or events Use the correlation matrix in the back of the packet for the next 3 questions. 23\. Which items correlate with overall quality? Positive 24\. Which items have a perfect non-correlation? If the dots if are scattered 25\. Of the items that correlate with Overall Quality, which ones correlate with each other? Use the following answers for the next 4 questions, these are from the APA Ethics Code 26\. Which principle dictates anonymity? D: Justice 27\. Which principle dictates a "professional standard of conduct"? B: Fidelity and Responsibility 28\. Which principle dictates do no harm? A: Beneficence and non-maleficence 29\. Which principle dictates that the participants have a right to the psychological benefits of, and access to the study in which they participated? D: Justice \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 30\. Before a participant can partake on a behavior modification study they must first... give informed consent 31\. Children are a good example of a special population 32\. the most important part of a Debrief is the telling participants about the purpose of the study 33\. the Institutional Review Board is committee of members that reviews proposals for research involving human participants; help and ensure safety of persons volunteering for your research \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_