Experimental Methodology Quiz

Explore key concepts in experimental psychology. Take the quiz to understand experimental design, variables, validity, and more!

#1

What is the first step in the experimental method?

Analysis
Conclusion
Observation
Hypothesis
#2

What is the role of informed consent in experimental research?

To manipulate participants into participating in the study
To provide detailed instructions for participants during the study
To ensure participants are compensated for their time
To obtain participants' voluntary agreement to participate after being informed of the study's purpose and procedures
#3

Which of the following is an independent variable?

The variable that is measured in an experiment
The variable that is manipulated by the researcher
The variable that remains constant throughout the experiment
The variable that is affected by the dependent variable
#4

What is a placebo in experimental research?

A fake treatment with no therapeutic effect
The variable that is manipulated to test its effect
The initial observation in an experiment
The statistical measure of central tendency
#5

What is a confounding variable in experimental research?

A variable that is intentionally manipulated by the researcher
An extraneous variable that interferes with the study results
The variable that is measured to determine the study's outcome
The primary independent variable in the study
#6

What does the term 'random assignment' mean in experimental design?

Assigning participants to groups based on a specific characteristic
Assigning participants to groups by chance
Selecting only certain participants for the experiment
Ensuring all participants are aware of the experimental conditions
#7

What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

To receive the experimental treatment
To provide a baseline for comparison
To analyze the results of the experiment
To manipulate the independent variable
#8

What is the purpose of random sampling in experimental research?

To ensure that all participants have an equal chance of being selected
To control for extraneous variables
To manipulate the independent variable
To analyze the results of the experiment

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