#1
Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method?
Survey
Experiment
Case study
Meta-analysis
#2
What is the purpose of conducting a literature review in psychological research?
To identify potential confounding variables
To summarize existing research findings on a specific topic
To establish a causal relationship between variables
To recruit participants for a study
#3
What is the purpose of using inferential statistics in psychological research?
To summarize data using descriptive measures
To generalize findings from a sample to a population
To test hypotheses and make inferences about the population
To measure the strength and direction of relationships between variables
#4
What is the purpose of a pilot study in psychological research?
To recruit a large sample of participants
To collect data for the main study
To test the feasibility of research procedures and identify potential problems
To conduct preliminary analyses of the data
#5
What is the purpose of conducting a correlation study in psychology?
To establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables
To assess the relationship between two variables without manipulation
To examine differences between groups based on a categorical variable
To measure the frequency of behaviors or characteristics in a population
#6
Which of the following is a characteristic of a correlational study?
Manipulation of the independent variable
Random assignment to groups
Establishment of cause-and-effect relationships
Assessment of the relationship between variables without manipulation
#7
What is the primary goal of descriptive statistics?
To test hypotheses and make inferences about the population
To summarize and organize data
To determine the statistical significance of research findings
To identify cause-and-effect relationships between variables
#8
What is the purpose of random assignment in experimental research?
To ensure that participants are unaware of the research objectives
To minimize the effect of confounding variables
To determine cause-and-effect relationships
To provide a representative sample of the population
#9
Which of the following statistical tests is used to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two independent groups?
Chi-square test
T-test
ANOVA
Pearson correlation
#10
What is a confounding variable in research?
A variable that directly affects the dependent variable
A variable that is unintentionally varied between groups in an experiment
A variable that is controlled by the researcher
A variable that is measured in order to assess its relationship with the independent variable
#11
Which of the following is a potential limitation of using convenience sampling?
It may introduce selection bias
It ensures a representative sample
It requires a large sample size
It is time-consuming
#12
Which of the following is an example of a longitudinal study?
A cross-sectional survey conducted at a single point in time
An observational study in a controlled laboratory setting
A study tracking the development of individuals over time
A study examining the relationship between two variables
#13
Which of the following is an example of a quasi-experimental design?
Randomized controlled trial
Cross-sectional study
Single-case experimental design
Correlational study
#14
What is the purpose of conducting debriefing sessions with participants after an experiment?
To ensure that participants are paid for their participation
To provide additional information about the study's objectives
To assess the effectiveness of the experimental manipulation
To address any potential ethical concerns and inform participants about the study's purpose
#15
Which of the following is a characteristic of a true experiment?
Random assignment of participants to groups
Use of existing groups without manipulation
Absence of a control group
Observational data collection
#16
What is the primary purpose of a double-blind procedure in research?
To ensure that participants are fully informed about the research procedures
To prevent experimenter bias from influencing the results
To ensure that participants are unaware of the research hypotheses
To establish a control group
#17
Which of the following is NOT a component of informed consent in psychological research?
Disclosure of potential risks and benefits
Assurance of anonymity or confidentiality
Guarantee of financial compensation
Explanation of the study procedures
#18
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research hypothesis?
It is testable
It is specific
It is proven to be true
It is based on existing theory or evidence
#19
What is the purpose of conducting a power analysis before conducting a study?
To determine the appropriate sample size needed to detect an effect of a certain size
To analyze the data collected from the study
To control for potential confounding variables
To recruit participants for the study