research methods psych quiz 2

Features of an experiment

- researcher manipulates IV -there is a control group - there is random assignment

A team of psychologists is investigating a unique case of DID in a patient who exhibit destrcutive personalities and memory gaps. They aim to explore the individual's background, triggers, and manifestation of different identities. What research approaches are the team most likely utilizing to gain an indepth understanding of this case?

A) Cross sectional study and archival B)longitudinal study and naturalistic observation C)lit review and meta analysis D)Case study and meta analysis ANSWER IS D

A group of psychologists is interested in examining the effectiveness of different therapy approaches for treating depression. They gather and analyze statistical data from numerous studies conducted over the past decade. Which method would psychologists most likely employ for various studies?

A) Review study B) Longitudinal study C) Case control study D) Meta-analysis ANSWER IS B

which of the following describes an ethnography?

A) a statistical analysis of demographic data within a cultural group B)An experimentation of historical artifacts to understand societal norms C)a qualitative research method focused on immersing in and studying a particular culture D) a systematic review of literature related to cultural practices and traditions ANSWER IS C

A group of researchers are studying the development of intelligence from childhood to adulthood. they plan to follow a cohort of individuals over several decades to track changes in cognitive abilities. WHat research method are the researchers most likely employing to observe changes in intelligence over time?

A) cross sectional study B) experimental manipulation C) case study analysis D) Longitudinal analysis ANSWER IS D

A group of sociologist is intriguied by the emergence of a new subculture among young adults in an urban area. They aim to gain intial insights into the beliefs, values, and behaviors of this subculture, What research approach are the sociologists most likely employing to gain a prelimniary understanding of the new subculture?

A) experimental manipulation and ethnography B) longitudinal study and lit review C)exploratory research and naturalistic observation D) case study analysis and archival ANSWER IS C

A clincial psychologist is conducting an assessment with a new client who presents with symptoms of anxiety and depression. The psychologist aims to gather comprehensive information about the client's psychological history, current concerns, and personal experiences. What method is the psychologist most likely employing to gather information from the client?

A) observational study B) self-report questionare C)experimental manipulation D)psychological interview ANSWER IS D

A team of researchers is investigating the relationship between physical activity levels and mental health among individuals across different age groups. They plan to distribute questionaires to participants of various ages at a single point in time. What research designs are the researchers most likely employing to examine the association between physical acitivity and mental health across different age groups?

A)Experimental studies, case studies, meta analysis B)Longitudinal, literature review, survey research C)Cross-sectional, survey research, correlation D)Quasi-experimental, longitudinal, archival design ANSWER IS C

Group of researchers is investigating the effectiveness of a new teaching method in improving math skills. However they cannot randomly assign students to different teaching methods due to ethical issues. Instead they offer the different courses and students simply sign up for each class during regular enrollment period. What research design are researchers most likely employing to compare the outcomes of different teaching methods?

A)experimental design B)longitudinal study C)quasi experimental D)cross sectional study ANSWER IS C

a team is exploring the impact of environmental conservation policies on urban development in a city over the past century. they plan to analyze document newspapers, records dating back to the 1900's. What research methods are the teams most likely employing to investigate the relationship?

A)experimental manipulation B)longitudinal and case studies C)archival research and corrletational research D) survey and cross sectional research

A team investigating the behavior of children during unstrucutred playtime in a daycare setting. They want to observe how children interact with each other and the environment without interference from adults. What research method are the psychologists employing to study the children's behavior?

A)experimental manipulation B)survey administrations C)naturalistic observation D) case study analysis ANSWER IS C

A group of psychologists is interested in examining the relationship between social media usage and levels of negative emotions among adolescents. they plan to collect data from a diverse sample of teenagers and time on social media as well as question about their depression. What research method should psychologists use to investigate the link between social media usage and lonliness?

A)experimentation and lit review B)longitudinal study and case study C) correlational and survey studies D) case study and meta analysis ANSWER IS C

A team of researchers is conducting a study on the social dynamics within a remote indigenous community in the amazon rainforest. They aim to deeply immerse themselves in daily lives, customs, and interactions of the community members. What research approach is the team most likely utilizing in their study?

A)survey analysis B)experimental design C)case study investigation D) ethnogrpahic exploration ANSWER IS D

independent variable

The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.

ecological validity

The extent to which a study is realistic or representative of real life.

archival data

a data collection technique that involves analysis of preexisting data

case study

a detailed analysis of a person or group from a social or psychological or medical point of view

face to face interviews

ask prepared questions

Reliability

consistency of measurement

internal validity

extent to which the design of the study supports the conclusion that the independent variable caused observed differences in the dependent variable, extent to which the observed results represent the truth of the population we are studying

external validity

extent to which we can generalize findings to real-world settings

survey research

gathering primary data by asking people questions about their knowledge, attitudes, preferences, and buying behavior

Exploratory Research

marketing research to gather preliminary information that will help define problems and suggest hypotheses

naturalistic observation (NE)

method involving observing subjects in their natural environment without intervention, a big issue with this is risk of bias

correlational research

research in which 2 variables are measured neither one is manipulated and the statistical relationship is assessed

focus group studies

research method that brings together a small group of people to answer questions in a moderated setting

cross-sectional study

research that compares people of different ages at the same point in time

Qualitative Research

research that relies on what is seen in field or naturalistic settings more than on statistical data NO STATS

quasi-experimental research

research that resembles experimental research in that an independent variable is manipulated but participants are not randomly assigned to conditions or orders of conditions, nonrandomized NOT A REAL EXPERIMENT

literature reviews

scholarly research paper based on existing literature

meta-analysis

statistical method that combines the results of multiple studies into one

longitudinal design

studying the effects of time, study over a long period of time

ethnography (NE)

systematic study of people and cultures, designed to explore culture phenomena where the researcher observes society from the point of view of the subject of study.

Validity

the extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is supposed to

depedent variable

the variable that is observed during an experiment; also called responding variable

observer bias

when observers' expectations influence their interpretation of the participants' behaviors or the outcome of the study