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Psychology research methods

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43 questions
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  • Q1
    Which research method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without manipulation?
    Survey research
    Case study
    Naturalistic observation
    Laboratory experiment
    30s
  • Q2
    What research method is used to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables?
    Random assignment
    Experimental design
    Longitudinal study
    Correlation
    30s
  • Q3
    Which research method involves manipulating one variable to see its effect on another variable?
    Experiment
    Survey
    Case study
    Correlation
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the main ethical principle that requires researchers to obtain permission from participants before involving them in a study?
    Confidentiality
    Informed consent
    Deception
    Debriefing
    30s
  • Q5
    Which research method is best for gaining an in-depth understanding of an individual or small group?
    Naturalistic observation
    Correlation
    Case study
    Survey
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the term for variables that are not manipulated but can influence the outcome of an experiment?
    Independent variables
    Confounding variables
    Dependent variables
    Control variables
    30s
  • Q7
    Which method involves collecting data through structured interviews or questionnaires from a large number of participants?
    Naturalistic observation
    Survey research
    Case study
    Experimental design
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the primary purpose of a control group in an experiment?
    To provide a baseline for comparison
    To ensure the sample size is large enough
    To manipulate the independent variable
    To receive the treatment being tested
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the primary advantage of using random assignment in experiments?
    It eliminates the need for a control group
    It guarantees a larger sample size
    It helps control for extraneous variables
    It ensures that participants are aware of the study's purpose
    30s
  • Q10
    Which type of research design allows researchers to establish cause-and-effect relationships?
    Longitudinal design
    Correlational design
    Experimental design
    Descriptive design
    30s
  • Q11
    What does a double-blind study help to prevent?
    Statistical errors
    Researcher and participant bias
    Ethical violations
    Confounding variables
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the main purpose of using surveys in psychological research?
    To observe subjects in their natural environment
    To conduct experiments under controlled conditions
    To gather data on attitudes and behaviors from a large population
    To analyze case studies in depth
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the primary focus of correlational research?
    To conduct in-depth interviews with participants
    To establish causation between variables
    To determine the relationship between two variables
    To manipulate variables in controlled settings
    30s
  • Q14
    Which psychological perspective is primarily concerned with observable behaviors and their environmental determinants?
    Cognitive perspective
    Behavioral perspective
    Psychoanalytic perspective
    Biological perspective
    30s
  • Q15
    What psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of free will and personal growth?
    Psychoanalytic perspective
    Cognitive perspective
    Humanistic perspective
    Behavioral perspective
    30s

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