ALIGNMENT CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ b..
Answer: ordinal,
◍ You should avoid leading questions, double-barrel items, double-negatives,
and long questions when coming up with good questions..
Answer: True
◍ c..
Answer: Operational Alternative Hypothesis
◍ Critical Thinking.
Answer: Analyze & evaluate information
◍ a..
Answer: Null Hypothesis
◍ 11. Manipulation.
Answer: The primary feature of the independent variable is which of the
following:
◍ Operational Definition.
Answer: Specific, detailed description of concept and how it is measured
◍ 18. Using Wikipedia.
Answer: Which is the following not a step in conducting a literature review?
◍ 15. Consent for treatment.
Answer: The primary way the researcher shows respect for the person in
research is through
, ◍ 8. Mean as a 0; standard deviation of 1.
Answer: Standard deviations is best described as which of the following?
◍ Scientific Journal Articles.
Answer: Novel ResearchTheoretical/philosophical Review paper
◍ APA Ethical Principles (2002).
Answer: Beneficence and nonmaleficence: Maximize benefits and minimize
harm to participantsFidelity and responsibility: be trustworthy and
responsible in all dealingsIntegrity: Be honest in all dealingsJustice: Be fair
to all and be aware of biasesRespect for people's rights and dignity:
autonomy, right for their behavior to be confidential
◍ Penalties for violating research guidelines.
Answer: Stop studyClose laboratoryRemove all funding
◍ Facilitated Communication (Twachtman-Cullen (1997)).
Answer: Non-verbal clients communicate with the help of a therapist who
guides the individual's hands on a computer.Result: Empirical tests
introduced skepticism into the method. Eroding the trust that must exist
between the client and therapist.
◍ Theory.
Answer: General statement about how concepts are related
◍ The Dunning - Kruger Effect.
Answer: People are not accurate at assessing their own skills and
knowledgeMost people inflate their performanceThe lowest performers
show the most inflation
◍ Does correlation = causation?.
Answer: NoThird-factor can be a problem (confound) or can be studied and
quantified.
◍ Interview Method.
Answer: 1-on-1 interactionIn-person // or via phone
◍ What makes a good research question?.