PSYC 51

Translational research

According to the text, the bridge between basic and applied research is known as:

Research

Advice that is based on ________ is most likely to be correct

Three

How many subcategories of quantitative variables exist?

Some constructs are difficult to observe

What makes certain constructs harder to operationalize?

Margin of error estimate

When examining the statistical validity of a frequency claim, one should look for the:

"What is the argument?" and "What is the evidence to support the argument?"

When reading an empirical journal article "with a purpose," which two questions should you ask yourself as you read?

One that is manipulated

Which of the following could be an independent variable in a causal claim?

Teens spend too much time texting and driving

Which of the following is NOT a research claim?

One that is measured

Which of the following is a dependent variable?

Journalists may not personally have the scientific background to understand the study

Which of the following is a reason that a journalist may misinterpret a psychology study in a magazine?

Texting while driving reduces impulse control

Which of the following is a reasonable causal claim?

An educational psychologist who looks for a way to increase math skills in 8-year-olds

Which of the following is an example of applied research?

Abstract

Which of the following is the first section of an empirical journal article?

Basic and applied research have different goals

Which of the following is true of the difference between basic and applied research?

Some variables can be either manipulated or measured

Which of the following is true of variables?

"Is at a higher risk of"

Which of the following phrases would NOT indicate that a researcher is making a causal claim?

James' theory would be considered better because it is more parsimonious

Both James and Thomas have theories that explain why listening to classical music while reading is associated with increased recall of the material. James' theory is much simpler than Thomas'. Thomas created his theory a few months before James did. Which of the following is true?

He wants to make sure they have previously been participants in research studies

Dr. Smitherman insists that all his research assistant know how to be producers of research. All of the following relate to this requirement EXCEPT:

Because it provides an overview of the article

When reading an empirical journal article "with a purpose," why should you read the abstract first?

Internal; external

When researchers conduct an experiment comparing two different treatment conditions, they are likely to be more concerned with ______ validity than _______ validity