Psychology test5

A researcher claiming that females were more empathetic than males would test that hypothesis by using __________ statistics.

A

A specific factor having a range of possible values is a __________.

A

If the observed test value of a hypothesis test is outside of the established critical value(s), a researcher would __________.

A

The mean, median, and mode of a distribution are __________.

A

A research study that produces a correlation coefficient of -0.90 indicates __________ relationship between variables.

B

Based on the location of the observed test value, what would a psychologist conclude about the research results?

B

The average distance between the variable scores and the mean in a set of data is the __________.

B

A researcher wanting to determine if amount of hours sleeping was related to one's attitude would evaluate the research study using __________ analysis.

C

If a psychologist violates his or her ethical obligations but breaks no laws, the American Psychological Association could take action and __________.

C

Karen is a psychiatrist at a large hospital. Although she is extremely busy at her job, when making her rounds to see her patients, she takes the time to talk to each of her patients and establishes a rapport with each one. Which of the following principles of psychology or codes of conduct did Karen demonstrate?

C

Which of the following statements about a normal distribution is not true?

C

A histogram is a type of frequency __________.

C

Statistics used to analyze sample data in order to make conclusions about a population are called __________ statistics.

C?

Multiple linear regression is used to evaluate the influence of one independent variable on another.

False

Daniel is a junior psychologist in a prestigious research institute. Daniel studies the effects of sleep deprivation on rats. One of the researchers at the institute uses primates to study bonding between family members. Daniel notices that the primates are stored directly in the lab, rather than in the approved animal holding area. Although no animals are being harmed by this action, Daniel knows it is in violation of the laws governing animal research. Daniel also realizes that if the oversight is discovered, then the university may lose its ability to do research with animals and he may lose his job. Select the option in which Daniel acts unethically.

D

__________ correlation between two variables means that as scores on one variable increase, then scores on another variable also increase.

D

The average value of a given set of data is the mode.

False

The field of psychology has made great strides toward equality by ignoring minority groups.

False

A nondirectional alternative hypothesis claims that no difference will be found between the research variables.

False

A psychiatrist will establish privacy guidelines with clients near the end of their second diagnostic visit.

False

A researcher may claim a causal relationship between variables if one variable influences another.

False

Descriptive statistics is used in order to analyze the relationship between variables.

False

It is best to keep the purpose of the study's research from the subjects in order to keep their involvement private.

False

Subtracting the lowest score in a data set from the highest is the appropriate way to calculate the __________.

NOT: B

The statement "More high school boys than girls will disagree with school rules" is an example of a(n) __________.

NOT: B

When a psychologist describes a developing culture as "primitive," what bias are they displaying?

Not D try B

A negative correlation between two variables indicates that one variable score increases as another variable score decreases.

True

A researcher may use a two-tailed test to evaluate a directional hypothesis.

True

Following the edicts and principles of psychology requires a highly developed moral sense.

True

In a normal distribution, the mean, median, and mode are the same value.

True

Inferential statistics allows a researcher to make inferences about a specific population based on data taken from a sample.

True

Psychological research has been deemed sexist at times because most psychology researchers and study subjects are male.

True

Psychologists are supposed to make the most ethical decision they can in any circumstance.

True

The range of a set of data scores is determined by subtracting the lowest score from the highest.

True