Question 1

I find that there is a +.59 correlation between shoe size and intelligence. What can I correctly conclude?

Accepted Answer

A correlation does not imply causation; it only indicates a relationship between two variables.

Question 2

In the 1960's, Stanley Milgram conducted a series of now classic studies designed to study:

Accepted Answer

Milgram's studies were designed to study obedience to authority.

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding the ethics of Milgram's studies is true?

Accepted Answer

Individuals who were told that compliance was high were more likely to judge the study unethical than were individuals who were told compliance was low.

Question 4

According to the authors, when critically analyzing a study, it is important to evaluate the sample of the study to determine:

Accepted Answer

Evaluating if the sample adequately represents the population is crucial to ensure the study's findings are generalizable and valid.

Question 5

When evaluating a study critically, your authors state that there are seven questions that should be considered. Which ONE of the following is NOT one of those questions?

Accepted Answer

The cost of the study is not a critical question for evaluating the validity or reliability of a study's findings.

Question 6

When evaluating a study critically, your authors state that there are seven questions that should be considered. Which ONE of the following is NOT one of those questions?

Accepted Answer

The quality of the journal is not one of the seven critical questions for evaluating a study; the focus is on the study's content and methodology rather than the publication venue.

Question 7

Before an experiment begins, the participant must agree to participate in the study. In other words, the participant must provide:

Accepted Answer

Informed consent is the process of providing potential participants with information about a research study so that they can make an informed decision about whether or not to participate.

Question 8

A person who pretends to be a subject in an experiment but is actually an accomplice of the experimenters is technically referred to as a/an:

Accepted Answer

A confederate is someone who is secretly working with the researchers and is aware of the experiment's purpose, often used to manipulate the social context in experiments.

Question 9

You decide to run an experiment where a person pretends to be a subject and at one point refuses to participate in the experiment anymore. You want to see how others react. The person who pretends to be just another subject is commonly referred to as a/an:

Accepted Answer

A confederate is someone who is part of the experiment but pretends to be a participant to influence the behavior of the real subjects.

Question 10

Which one of the following conditions must be met in order for deception to be used in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

Deception can be used in research if the study is important and cannot be conducted without it, participants can withdraw at any time, and they are debriefed afterwards.

Question 11

When it comes to the ethics of animal research, which one of the following is NOT an issue?

Accepted Answer

The cuteness of animals is not an ethical issue in animal research. Ethical concerns focus on rights, consent, and the use of animals for human benefit.

Question 12

Debriefing a subject means:

Accepted Answer

Debriefing involves explaining the purpose of the study and addressing any potential stress or misconceptions after the participant has completed the experiment.

Question 13

What is the experimenter's dilemma?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.

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Question 15

Contrast and compare reliability and validity. Make sure to discuss the different types of reliability and validity.

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Question 16

There are many ways of studying the exact same behavior. Identify the five (5) research methods discussed in Chapter 2. Describe each one in about 1-2 sentences.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

As can be imagined, no research method is perfect. For that reason, identify the five methods of research discussed in Chapter 2 and state the limitations of each. What do you see as the best research method? Why do you think that?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Think of a behavior that you find interesting. Now imagine that you are a researcher and you are going to study that behavior. Design an experiment that will result in the behavior you choose occurring either more or less. Make sure to identify what the dependent and independent variables are. Do you think your study will have external validity? Explain your answer.

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Question 19

Particular ways of doing research exist. Identify and describe the 6 steps involved in conducting research.

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Question 20

What is a control group and why is it important?

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Quiz 2: Research Methods in Psychology

I find that there is a +.59 correlation between shoe size and intelligence. What can I correctly conclude?

In the 1960's, Stanley Milgram conducted a series of now classic studies designed to study:

Which of the following statements regarding the ethics of Milgram's studies is true?

According to the authors, when critically analyzing a study, it is important to evaluate the sample of the study to determine:

When evaluating a study critically, your authors state that there are seven questions that should be considered. Which ONE of the following is NOT one of those questions?

When evaluating a study critically, your authors state that there are seven questions that should be considered. Which ONE of the following is NOT one of those questions?

Before an experiment begins, the participant must agree to participate in the study. In other words, the participant must provide:

A person who pretends to be a subject in an experiment but is actually an accomplice of the experimenters is technically referred to as a/an:

You decide to run an experiment where a person pretends to be a subject and at one point refuses to participate in the experiment anymore. You want to see how others react. The person who pretends to be just another subject is commonly referred to as a/an:

Which one of the following conditions must be met in order for deception to be used in an experiment?

When it comes to the ethics of animal research, which one of the following is NOT an issue?

Debriefing a subject means:

What is the experimenter's dilemma?

Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.

Contrast and compare reliability and validity. Make sure to discuss the different types of reliability and validity.

There are many ways of studying the exact same behavior. Identify the five (5) research methods discussed in Chapter 2. Describe each one in about 1-2 sentences.

As can be imagined, no research method is perfect. For that reason, identify the five methods of research discussed in Chapter 2 and state the limitations of each. What do you see as the best research method? Why do you think that?

Particular ways of doing research exist. Identify and describe the 6 steps involved in conducting research.

What is a control group and why is it important?