PSYC 300 Week 2 Quiz

PSYC 300 Week 2 Quiz Multiple-Choice Questions *1. Research problems, as defined in your textbook: a. are identified by experts in the field, and not typically knowable by novices. b. clearly and completely specify important questions that are currently unanswered in a particular field of inquiry. c. are broad, general statements about the incomplete state of understanding in a particular field of inquiry. d. can be addressed by compiling and synthesizing existing information in a way that sheds light on the issue of interest. *2. Basic research is: a. research intended to enhance basic knowledge about the physical, biological, psychological, or social world or to shed light on historical, cultural, or aesthetic phenomena. b. large scale research performed under contract with a governmental agency such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), etc. c. informal research conducted locally by a small staff with a small budget, the purpose of which is to pave the way for larger research initiatives. d. research intended to address issues that have immediate relevance to current practices, procedures, and policies. *3. Applied research is: a. research intended to enhance basic knowledge about the physical, biological, psychological, or social world or to shed light on historical, cultural, or aesthetic phenomena. b. large-scale research performed under contract with a governmental agency such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), etc. c. informal research conducted by a small staff with a small budget, the purpose of which is to shed light on a problem of local interest. d. research intended to address issues that have immediate relevance to current practices, procedures, and policies. **4. Which of the following represents a well-written basic research problem? a. “Which general education course is more interesting, U.S. History or World Music?” b. “How do business teams of six or fewer members compare to teams of more than six members in terms of productivity?” c. “How does the organization of mathematical information in long-term memory differ between 3-year-olds and 13-year-olds?” d. “What is the ratio of native-born students to international students on the campuses of major U.S. state universities?”