PSYC 325 Midterm Exam Questions with correct
answers
Empirical method Correct Answer-attempts to answer questions by
direct observation or personal experience
Method of tenacity Correct Answer-information is accepted as true
because it has always been believed or because superstition supports it
Method of authority Correct Answer-a person relies on information or
answers from an expert in the subject area
Rational method Correct Answer-seeking answers by logical reasoning
inductive reasoning Correct Answer-involves using a relatively small set
of specific observations as the basis for forming a general statement
about a larger set of possible observations
deductive reasoning Correct Answer-uses a general statement as the
basis for reaching a conclusion about specific examples
Scientific method Correct Answer-a method of acquiring knowledge that
uses observations to develop a hypothesis and then uses the hypothesis
to make logical predictions that can be empirically tested by making
additional, systematic observations
, What are the steps of the scientific method? Correct Answer-1. observe
behavior or other phenomena
2. form a tentative answer or explanation (hypothesis)
3. use your hypothesis to generate a testable prediction
4. evaluate the prediction by making systematic, planned observations
5. use the observations to support, refute, or refine the original
hypothesis
Define the concepts of replication and control. Why are these important?
Correct Answer-replication- repetition of observation; allows
verification of the findings
control- the non experimental group; to have something to compare the
experimental group against
How do you get a good research idea? Correct Answer-pick a topic you
are interested in, do your homework, keep an open mind, focus on
relevance, take one step at a time
Primary source Correct Answer-a firsthand report of observations or
research results written by the individuals who actually conducted the
research and made the observations
Secondary source Correct Answer-a description or summary of another
person's work
answers
Empirical method Correct Answer-attempts to answer questions by
direct observation or personal experience
Method of tenacity Correct Answer-information is accepted as true
because it has always been believed or because superstition supports it
Method of authority Correct Answer-a person relies on information or
answers from an expert in the subject area
Rational method Correct Answer-seeking answers by logical reasoning
inductive reasoning Correct Answer-involves using a relatively small set
of specific observations as the basis for forming a general statement
about a larger set of possible observations
deductive reasoning Correct Answer-uses a general statement as the
basis for reaching a conclusion about specific examples
Scientific method Correct Answer-a method of acquiring knowledge that
uses observations to develop a hypothesis and then uses the hypothesis
to make logical predictions that can be empirically tested by making
additional, systematic observations
, What are the steps of the scientific method? Correct Answer-1. observe
behavior or other phenomena
2. form a tentative answer or explanation (hypothesis)
3. use your hypothesis to generate a testable prediction
4. evaluate the prediction by making systematic, planned observations
5. use the observations to support, refute, or refine the original
hypothesis
Define the concepts of replication and control. Why are these important?
Correct Answer-replication- repetition of observation; allows
verification of the findings
control- the non experimental group; to have something to compare the
experimental group against
How do you get a good research idea? Correct Answer-pick a topic you
are interested in, do your homework, keep an open mind, focus on
relevance, take one step at a time
Primary source Correct Answer-a firsthand report of observations or
research results written by the individuals who actually conducted the
research and made the observations
Secondary source Correct Answer-a description or summary of another
person's work
