Psychological Research and Methodology Quiz
Test your knowledge on experimental design, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in psychology research.
#1
Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable in a psychological experiment?
Gender
Time of day
Height
Reaction time
#2
Which of the following is NOT a type of non-experimental research design?
Correlational
Experimental
Descriptive
Quasi-experimental
#3
What is the purpose of debriefing participants after a psychological study?
To provide them with additional information about the study
To ensure they are compensated for their time
To assess their understanding of the study's procedures
To address any potential harm or deception experienced during the study
#4
Which of the following is NOT a measure of central tendency?
Mean
Standard deviation
Median
Mode
#5
Which of the following is NOT an example of qualitative research?
Case study
Survey
Interview
Focus group
#6
Which of the following ethical principles states that participants should not be deceived about the nature of the research?
Informed consent
Debriefing
Deception
Confidentiality
#7
What is the purpose of random assignment in experimental design?
To ensure that participants are assigned to groups based on their characteristics
To minimize the effects of confounding variables
To manipulate the independent variable
To increase the generalizability of the results
#8
Which of the following statistical tests is used to determine if there is a significant relationship between two variables?
Independent samples t-test
Chi-square test
Pearson correlation coefficient
Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
#9
What is the primary purpose of a double-blind procedure in psychological research?
To prevent experimenter bias
To ensure that participants are unaware of the study's purpose
To control for demand characteristics
To increase the reliability of the findings
#10
What is a confounding variable in an experiment?
A variable that directly affects the dependent variable
A variable that is controlled by the researcher
A variable that is correlated with both the independent and dependent variables
A variable that is measured using qualitative methods
#11
Which of the following best describes a quasi-experimental design?
It involves manipulation of the independent variable
It lacks random assignment of participants to groups
It allows for causal conclusions to be drawn
It is the most rigorous type of experimental design
#12
What is the purpose of informed consent in psychological research?
To ensure participants are compensated for their time
To inform participants about the purpose and procedures of the study
To debrief participants after the study
To manipulate participant expectations
#13
What does it mean if a study has high external validity?
The study can be replicated with consistent results
The study accurately represents real-world situations
The study controls for confounding variables
The study has a large sample size
#14
In an experimental study, what is the purpose of a placebo?
To confuse participants about the purpose of the study
To serve as a control condition
To increase the effect of the independent variable
To manipulate the dependent variable
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