Psychological Research Methods and Experimental Design Quiz

Logical reasoning is not a formal psychological research method.

Informed consent ensures participants are aware of the study's purpose, procedures, and risks before participation.

Debriefing ensures participants understand the study's purpose, procedures, and any deception used.

Descriptive statistics provide an overview of data characteristics, such as central tendency and variability.

Frequency distributions display the frequency of different values in a dataset, aiding in data summary and analysis.

Random assignment helps prevent bias by evenly distributing participants into groups.

Confounding variables are uncontrolled factors that influence the dependent variable.

Correlation suggests a connection, while causation indicates a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

Pretest-posttest designs lack random assignment, making them quasi-experimental.

Pilot studies help researchers refine their methods and assess the practicality of their study design.

Internal validity concerns the accuracy of conclusions drawn from experimental results.

Experimental findings may not always apply to real-world situations.

Control groups provide a reference point for evaluating the effects of the experimental manipulation.

Deceptive practices should be followed by debriefing to inform participants of the true nature of the study.

Correlation coefficients quantify the relationship between variables, whereas regression coefficients predict values based on this relationship.