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Type A=Applied C=Conceptual F=Factual Level (1)=Easy; (2)=Moderate; (3)=Difficult LO=Learning Objective SG=Used in Study Guide p=page Multiple Choice Single Select M/C Question 1 Which of the following psychological research methods utilizes a holistic approach to describe a phenomenon in a natural setting?a)Qualitative research b)Descriptive methods Consider This: The goal of this approach is to develop a complete description of a behavior in a culture or subculture. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists c)Correlational studies Consider This: The goal of this approach is to develop a complete description of a behavior in a culture or The Psychologist as Detective An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology (Updated Edition) 6e Randolph Smith, Stephen Davis (Test Bank All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A+ Grade) 1 / 4

subculture. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists d)Experiments Consider This: The goal of this approach is to develop a complete description of a behavior in a culture or subculture. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

ANS: a

Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists, Topic=How Psychologists Acquire Knowledge, Difficulty=Easy M/C Question 2 ________ research methods do not involve the manipulation of variables by the researcher.a)Descriptive b)Experimental Consider This: Data may be collected from archives, case studies, or observation. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists c)Survey Consider This: Data may be collected from archives, case studies, or observation. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists d)Cause-and-effect Consider This: Data may be collected from archives, case studies, or observation. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

ANS: a

Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists, Topic=How Psychologists Acquire Knowledge, Difficulty=Easy M/C Question 3 An approach that studies the strength of the relation between two variables is a(n) a)correlation.b)questionnaire. 2 / 4

Consider This: It is a mathematical approach to analyze data, not an approach to collect data. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

• inventory.

Consider This: It is a mathematical approach to analyze data, not an approach to collect data. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

• survey.

Consider This: It is a mathematical approach to analyze data, not an approach to collect data. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

ANS: a

Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists, Topic=How Psychologists Acquire Knowledge, Difficulty=Easy

M/C Question 4 In order to determine the cause-and-effect relations between two variables, a researcher would

• conduct an experiment.
• administer a questionnaire.

Consider This: The approach involves manipulating an independent variable in order to test the effect on a dependent variable. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

• collect archival data.

Consider This: The approach involves manipulating an independent variable in order to test the effect on a dependent variable. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

• administer an inventory.

Consider This: The approach involves manipulating an independent variable in order to test the effect on a dependent variable. LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists

ANS: a

Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.1: Recognize different types of research methods used by psychologists, Topic=How Psychologists Acquire Knowledge, Difficulty=Easy

M/C Question 5 To learn what other studies have discovered about the research problem of interest, a researcher would 3 / 4

• conduct a literature review.
• develop a theory.

Consider This: This approach may reveal that the individual’s research project has already been conducted. LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process

• conduct an experiment.

Consider This: This approach may reveal that the individual’s research project has already been conducted. LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process

• analyze data.

Consider This: This approach may reveal that the individual’s research project has already been conducted. LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process

ANS: a

Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process, Topic=The Research Process, Difficulty=Easy

M/C Question 6 A(n) _______ is a formal statement of the relation among variables that is supported by experimental research.

• theory
• hypothesis

Consider This: It is based on numerous research studies and not the researcher’s guess about the variables. LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process

• experiment

Consider This: It is based on numerous research studies and not the researcher’s guess about the variables. LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process

• literature review

Consider This: It is based on numerous research studies and not the researcher’s guess about the variables. LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process

ANS: a

Skill=Understand the Concepts, Objective=LO 1.2: Describe the components of the research process, Topic=The Research Process, Difficulty=Easy

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