#1
Which of the following is a qualitative research method?
Experiment
Survey
Case study
Correlational study
#2
Which of the following is a standardized psychological assessment tool?
Self-report inventories
Case studies
Observational techniques
Interviews
#3
In psychological research, what is the purpose of informed consent?
To ensure that participants are aware of the study's purpose
To guarantee that participants will not be harmed
To prevent participants from withdrawing from the study
To legally protect researchers from liability
#4
What is the primary purpose of debriefing in psychological research?
To provide participants with additional compensation
To obtain informed consent
To inform participants about the study's purpose and procedures
To prevent demand characteristics
#5
What is the purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in research involving human participants?
To ensure the scientific validity of the research
To provide funding for the research project
To protect the rights and welfare of participants
To analyze the data collected from participants
#6
What is the purpose of peer review in the research process?
To ensure that research findings are disseminated to the public
To assess the quality and validity of research before publication
To provide constructive feedback to researchers
To replicate research findings in independent studies
#7
What does a correlation coefficient measure?
Strength and direction of a relationship between two variables
The difference between two groups
The effect size of an intervention
The significance level of a hypothesis test
#8
What is the purpose of random assignment in experimental research?
To ensure participants are representative of the population
To eliminate confounding variables
To ensure ethical treatment of participants
To increase the generalizability of findings
#9
What is the purpose of a control group in experimental research?
To serve as a baseline for comparison
To provide extra data for analysis
To manipulate the independent variable
To ensure participant blinding
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of a reliable psychological assessment tool?
It consistently measures what it intends to measure
It yields the same results over repeated administrations
It is widely used in clinical practice
It is quick and easy to administer
#11
Which of the following is a key difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal research designs?
Cross-sectional studies collect data at multiple time points
Longitudinal studies involve only one group of participants
Cross-sectional studies observe changes in individuals over time
Longitudinal studies assess different groups of individuals at each time point
#12
What is the purpose of a pilot study in research?
To test the feasibility of the research design
To gather preliminary data for analysis
To recruit participants for the main study
To establish statistical power
#13
Which of the following is an example of a non-probability sampling method?
Random sampling
Stratified sampling
Convenience sampling
Cluster sampling
#14
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using self-report measures?
They are time-consuming to administer
They rely on participants' honesty and accuracy
They cannot assess internal states or experiences
They are limited to assessing observable behaviors
#15
What is a confounding variable in experimental research?
A variable that directly affects the dependent variable
A variable that is unintentionally varied along with the independent variable
A variable that is controlled by the researcher
A variable that is irrelevant to the study
#16
What is the purpose of a placebo condition in experimental research?
To ensure that participants are blind to the study's purpose
To provide a comparison for assessing the effects of an active treatment
To minimize the risk of experimental bias
To control for individual differences among participants
#17
What is a quasi-experimental research design?
A research design that includes both experimental and non-experimental groups
A research design that randomly assigns participants to groups
A research design that lacks a control group
A research design that controls for confounding variables
#18
What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?
To summarize the findings of a study
To provide a tentative explanation for observed phenomena
To establish ethical guidelines for research
To describe the research methods used in a study