Test Bank for Research Methods, Statistics,
and Applications, 2nd Edition, Kathrynn A.
Adams, Eva K. Lawrence
,Chapter 1: Thinking Like a Researcher
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is the best definition of critical thinking?
A. a process of evaluating information based on one’s personal experiences
B. a process of considering information based on current knowledge in a field while
carefully avoiding personal bias
C. a process of criticizing current knowledge in a field
D. a process of unquestionably following what experts in a field suggest
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Thinking Critically About Ethics
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. Which of the following was the motivation behind the Nuremberg code?
A. Nazi experiments
B. Tuskegee syphilis experiments
C. Milgram’s obedience study
D. Zimbardo’s prison study
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Which of the following was the motivation behind the Belmont code?
A. Nazi experiments
B. Tuskegee syphilis experiments
C. Milgram’s obedience study
D. Zimbardo’s prison study
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. The Tuskegee syphilis experiments occurred in what country?
A. Germany
B. England
, C. United States
D. Mexico
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. The Tuskegee syphilis experiments are considered unethical because of the use of
______.
A. debriefing
B. informed consent
C. deception
D. coercive incentives
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Which of the following was a social psychological experiment that is considered
ethically questionable because of the use of deception?
A. Milgram’s obedience study
B. Zimbardo’s prison experiment
C. Tuskegee Study
D. Nuremburg Study
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: How to think critically about research ethics, including
understanding and applying the ethical principles and standards of your discipline.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Medium
7. Which of the following was a social psychological experiment that is considered
ethically questionable because of the emotional and psychological risk incurred by
participants?
A. Milgram’s obedience study
B. Zimbardo’s prison experiment
C. Tuskegee Study
D. Nuremburg Study
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-2: How to think critically about research ethics, including
understanding and applying the ethical principles and standards of your discipline.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
and Applications, 2nd Edition, Kathrynn A.
Adams, Eva K. Lawrence
,Chapter 1: Thinking Like a Researcher
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is the best definition of critical thinking?
A. a process of evaluating information based on one’s personal experiences
B. a process of considering information based on current knowledge in a field while
carefully avoiding personal bias
C. a process of criticizing current knowledge in a field
D. a process of unquestionably following what experts in a field suggest
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Thinking Critically About Ethics
Difficulty Level: Medium
2. Which of the following was the motivation behind the Nuremberg code?
A. Nazi experiments
B. Tuskegee syphilis experiments
C. Milgram’s obedience study
D. Zimbardo’s prison study
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Medium
3. Which of the following was the motivation behind the Belmont code?
A. Nazi experiments
B. Tuskegee syphilis experiments
C. Milgram’s obedience study
D. Zimbardo’s prison study
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Medium
4. The Tuskegee syphilis experiments occurred in what country?
A. Germany
B. England
, C. United States
D. Mexico
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Easy
5. The Tuskegee syphilis experiments are considered unethical because of the use of
______.
A. debriefing
B. informed consent
C. deception
D. coercive incentives
Ans: C
Learning Objective: 1-1: The connection between thinking critically and thinking like a
researcher.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Easy
6. Which of the following was a social psychological experiment that is considered
ethically questionable because of the use of deception?
A. Milgram’s obedience study
B. Zimbardo’s prison experiment
C. Tuskegee Study
D. Nuremburg Study
Ans: A
Learning Objective: 1-2: How to think critically about research ethics, including
understanding and applying the ethical principles and standards of your discipline.
Cognitive Domain: Knowledge
Answer Location: Ethics Codes
Difficulty Level: Medium
7. Which of the following was a social psychological experiment that is considered
ethically questionable because of the emotional and psychological risk incurred by
participants?
A. Milgram’s obedience study
B. Zimbardo’s prison experiment
C. Tuskegee Study
D. Nuremburg Study
Ans: B
Learning Objective: 1-2: How to think critically about research ethics, including
understanding and applying the ethical principles and standards of your discipline.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
