UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Which element is not typically included in a well designed behavioral experiment? - CORRECT
ANSWER uncontrolled variables
Nonexperimental research designs: - CORRECT ANSWER do not typically involve an
intervention
The level of measurement has an absolute zero as a meaningful value is: - CORRECT ANSWER
ratio
Which of the following is not considered to be quantitative? - CORRECT ANSWER nominal
In simple random sampling, population members: - CORRECT ANSWER have an equal
chance of being selected
Assigning individuals to groups based on a variable related to (IE may covary with the dependent
variable) The study variable of interest is: - CORRECT ANSWER matching
Which of these is not a typical part of an experiment? - CORRECT ANSWER manipulation of
mediators
What type of research compares naturally formed or preexisting groups rather than employing random
assignment to conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER quasi-experimental research
In recent years many statisticians have argued: - CORRECT ANSWER for looser application
of measurement requirements
Which of the following is not necessary for causal inference? - CORRECT ANSWER external
validity