PSYC 300 Week 4 Midterm Exam Answers

Question 1 of 24 4.0/ 4.0 Points Professor Adams is constructing a demographic questionnaire for use in a research project. One question asks students to report whether they are currently living in an "urban", "suburban", or "rural" setting. This is an example of a/an: • A. nominal scale • B. ordinal scale • C. interval scale • D. ration scale Answer Key:A Question 2 of 24 4.0/ 4.0 Points Which of the following represents a null hypothesis? • A. Class A high school basketball teams who employ a sports psychologist will have a higher proportion of wins over the course of the season than comparable teams who do not employ a sports psychologist. • B. There will be no difference in rate of skill improvement between college gymnasts who practice meditation and those who do not. • C. Does incorporating relaxation exercises into the daily practice routine of college vocal majors enhance their performance confidence? • D. None of the above Answer Key:B