PSYC 101: General Psychology portage learning Module Exam 1 Questions and Answers

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Question 1
Compute the mean (M) of the following numbers: 40, 15, 15, 15, 10. Please show your
work.
19


Question 2
If r= -0.50, is this an inverse or positive relationship?


inverse



positive



Question 3
Identify the mode: 12, 14, 11, 15, 16, 11. [answer1]
Correct!


Correct Answers
11



Question 4
Perform the following statistical function when X1 = 4 and X2 = 16: ΣX.

, Answer:
20


Question 5
Given a correlation coefficient of + 0.20, is this a strong or a weak relationship?


strong

weak



Question 6
What is the purpose of a scientific experiment, compared to other types of research
studies?
Answer:
Finding out what causes something


Question 7
Short essay answers should be in clearly written in full sentences.


Why should a researcher use random assignment to groups in a research experiment?
Answer:
to minimize experimenter bias.


Question 8
True or false? Presenting on or publishing research results is one of the steps of the
scientific method.


True



False



Question 9
True or false? To have a true random sample, the researcher must be able to contact
every person within the population of study.