Research Questions and Hypotheses in Psychological Research
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- Q1Which of the following is a characteristic of a hypothesis?Specific predictionData analysisBroad inquiryLiterature review30s
- Q2What distinguishes a research question from a hypothesis?Research questions are specific, hypotheses are broadResearch questions predict outcomes, hypotheses analyze dataResearch questions guide the study, hypotheses test relationshipsResearch questions are testable, hypotheses are inquiries30s
- Q3Which of the following is a broad inquiry that sets the overall direction for a study?Specific predictionHypothesisData analysisResearch question30s
- Q4Which of the following is a more complex inquiry that delves into specific aspects of a study?Data interpretationGeneral predictionResearch questionHypothesis30s
- Q5Which of the following is a specific prediction about the relationship between variables?HypothesisData collectionLiterature reviewResearch question30s
- Q6In a study about the effects of sleep on memory, which of the following could be a research question?The impact of sleep on memorySleep leads to improved memoryDoes sleep quality impact memory retention?People who sleep more have better memory30s
- Q7What is the purpose of a research question in psychological research?To analyze dataTo make specific predictionsTo guide the investigationTo test relationships between variables30s
- Q8A hypothesis in psychological research is used to:Test specific relationships between variablesMake broad inquiriesGuide the investigationAnalyze data30s
- Q9What is the main difference between a research question and a hypothesis?Research questions are testable, hypotheses are inquiriesResearch questions are specific, hypotheses are broadResearch questions predict outcomes, hypotheses analyze dataResearch questions guide the study, hypotheses test relationships30s
- Q10In a study investigating the impact of social media on self-esteem, which of the following could be a research question?People who use social media have lower self-esteemHow does social media usage affect self-esteem?Social media leads to decreased self-esteemThe effects of social media on self-worth30s
- Q11Which of the following is a key feature of a hypothesis?Data analysisSpecific predictionLiterature reviewBroad inquiry30s
- Q12Which of the following is a correct research question?Eating vegetables leads to better healthDoes vegetable consumption impact overall health?The effects of vegetable consumption on healthPeople who eat more vegetables are healthier30s
- Q13Which of the following is a valid research question?The effects of reading on IQReading leads to increased intelligencePeople who read more books are smarterDoes reading improve cognitive abilities?30s
- Q14Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?How does caffeine affect alertness?People who drink 4 or more cups of coffee in the morning are significantly more alert than those who don'tCaffeine leads to increased alertnessPeople who drink coffee are more alert30s
- Q15In a study about the impact of exercise on mood, which of the following could be a research question?Does frequent exercise improve mood?Exercise leads to increased happinessPeople who exercise regularly are happierThe effects of exercise on mood30s