BHSC TEST 3 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
ANSWER: D.
In the simplest experimental design, subjects are measured in terms of a dependent
variable exposed to an independent variable. - Answers -In the simplest experimental
design, subjects are measured in terms of a/n _____ variable exposed to a/n _____
variable.
A.pre-test; post-test
B.post-test, pre-test
C.independent; dependent
D.dependent; independent
ANSWER: B.
Experimental groups are groups of subjects to whom an experimental stimulus is
administered. - Answers -_____ groups are groups of subjects to whom an
experimental stimulus is administered.
A.Control
B.Experimental
C.Purposive
D.Pre-test
ANSWER: C.
Randomization is a technique for assigning experimental subjects to experimental and
control groups randomly. - Answers -_____ is a technique for assigning experimental
subjects to experimental and control groups randomly.
A.Nonprobability analyses
B.Matching
C.Randomization
D.Controlling
ANSWER: D.
Experiments are especially well-suited for research projects involving limited concepts,
well-defined concepts, and hypothesis testing. - Answers -Experiments are especially
well-suited for research projects involving:
A.limited concepts
B.well-defined concepts
C.hypothesis testing
D.all of the above choices
ANSWER: B.
Internal validity refers to the possibility that the conclusion drawn from experimental
results may not accurately reflect what has gone on in the experiment itself. - Answers -
_____ refers to the possibility that the conclusion drawn from experimental results may
not accurately reflect what has gone on in the experiment itself.
A.Exclusion
, B.Internal validity
C.External validity
D.Representativeness
ANSWER: D.
The isolation of the experimental variable is the chief advantage of a controlled
experiment. - Answers -Which of the following is the chief advantage of a controlled
experiment?
A.They require little time
B.They require little money
C.They are artificial
D.The isolation of the experimental variable
ANSWER: D.
Survey research the best method available when collecting original data, when
describing a population too large to observe directly, and when measuring attitudes. -
Answers -When is survey research the best method available?
A.when collecting original data
B.when describing a population too large to observe directly
C.when measuring attitudes
D.all of the above
ANSWER: D.
Closed-ended questions have a respondent select an answer from among a list
provided. - Answers -_____ questions have a respondent select an answer from a list
provided.
A.Open-ended
B.Pretest
C.Experimental
D.Closed-ended
ANSWER: D.
As a general rule, a questionnaire should be spread out, uncluttered, and relevant. -
Answers -As a general rule, a questionnaire should be
A.spread out.
B.uncluttered.
C.relevant.
D.all of the above
ANSWER: D.
Money, time, and convenience are among the many advantages that underlie the
growing popularity of telephone surveys. - Answers -Which of these are among the
many advantages that underlie the growing popularity of telephone surveys?
A.money
B.time
C.convenience
ANSWER: D.
In the simplest experimental design, subjects are measured in terms of a dependent
variable exposed to an independent variable. - Answers -In the simplest experimental
design, subjects are measured in terms of a/n _____ variable exposed to a/n _____
variable.
A.pre-test; post-test
B.post-test, pre-test
C.independent; dependent
D.dependent; independent
ANSWER: B.
Experimental groups are groups of subjects to whom an experimental stimulus is
administered. - Answers -_____ groups are groups of subjects to whom an
experimental stimulus is administered.
A.Control
B.Experimental
C.Purposive
D.Pre-test
ANSWER: C.
Randomization is a technique for assigning experimental subjects to experimental and
control groups randomly. - Answers -_____ is a technique for assigning experimental
subjects to experimental and control groups randomly.
A.Nonprobability analyses
B.Matching
C.Randomization
D.Controlling
ANSWER: D.
Experiments are especially well-suited for research projects involving limited concepts,
well-defined concepts, and hypothesis testing. - Answers -Experiments are especially
well-suited for research projects involving:
A.limited concepts
B.well-defined concepts
C.hypothesis testing
D.all of the above choices
ANSWER: B.
Internal validity refers to the possibility that the conclusion drawn from experimental
results may not accurately reflect what has gone on in the experiment itself. - Answers -
_____ refers to the possibility that the conclusion drawn from experimental results may
not accurately reflect what has gone on in the experiment itself.
A.Exclusion
, B.Internal validity
C.External validity
D.Representativeness
ANSWER: D.
The isolation of the experimental variable is the chief advantage of a controlled
experiment. - Answers -Which of the following is the chief advantage of a controlled
experiment?
A.They require little time
B.They require little money
C.They are artificial
D.The isolation of the experimental variable
ANSWER: D.
Survey research the best method available when collecting original data, when
describing a population too large to observe directly, and when measuring attitudes. -
Answers -When is survey research the best method available?
A.when collecting original data
B.when describing a population too large to observe directly
C.when measuring attitudes
D.all of the above
ANSWER: D.
Closed-ended questions have a respondent select an answer from among a list
provided. - Answers -_____ questions have a respondent select an answer from a list
provided.
A.Open-ended
B.Pretest
C.Experimental
D.Closed-ended
ANSWER: D.
As a general rule, a questionnaire should be spread out, uncluttered, and relevant. -
Answers -As a general rule, a questionnaire should be
A.spread out.
B.uncluttered.
C.relevant.
D.all of the above
ANSWER: D.
Money, time, and convenience are among the many advantages that underlie the
growing popularity of telephone surveys. - Answers -Which of these are among the
many advantages that underlie the growing popularity of telephone surveys?
A.money
B.time
C.convenience
