PSY 300 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
Steve wants to measure attraction by measuring individuals heart rates. In this case heart rate
is the __ variable and attraction is the __ variable. - ✔✔Measured, Conceptual
Which of the following is true about scientific facts?
a. They can never be shown to be false
b. They cannot be used to help people determine their personal values.
c. They are determined to be accurate on the basis of empirical study
d. They are personal beliefs about the domain of scientific inquiry - ✔✔C. They are determined
to be accurate on the basis of empirical study
A person who tries to identify himself/herself in a positive way on a questionaire is showing a
__ response set. - ✔✔Social Desirability
Cronbach's coefficient alpha is a measure of what? - ✔✔The average correlation among the
items
A nominal variable is a measured variable that does what? - ✔✔Names or identifies a particular
characteristic
In which section of a research article would a reader find a summary of the entire project? -
✔✔Abstract
When there is no way to connect any participant's identity with any data collected, then __ has
occurred. - ✔✔Anonymity
Dr. Zilgar has two groups of students who are otherwise equivalent study a chapter in a
textbook. One group is assigned to study while classical music is playing and the other group is
, assigned to study while rock music is playing. He then measures how much they learn about the
chapter. Dr. Zilgar s research design is __ - ✔✔Experimental
Height is a _ variable as weight is a _ variable. - ✔✔Quantitative, Quantitative
As Joan becomes familiar with the literature examining the influence of physical attractiveness
on judgments of criminal behavior, she notes inconsistencies in the results. She concludes that
this area of study needs to be further investigated. This example best represents ___ ___ as a
source of ideas for research - ✔✔Past Research
Statements that are based on a systematic collection and analysis of data are called __ -
✔✔Empirical
What are characteristics of a quasi-experiment? - ✔✔1. Previously existing, intact groups are
compared
2. Random allocation is not possible
A researcher administers a questionnaire to assess attachment representation. One month
later, he administers the same test and finds that scores on the two administrations correlate
highly (r = .85). This outcome demonstrates the _______ of the test. - ✔✔Test-Retest Reliability
A researcher indicates the experimental condition of an experiment using the number 1 and the
control condition using the number 2. What kind of variable is being used? - ✔✔Nominal
When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory,
we conclude that the theory is - ✔✔Supported by the results
Zimbardo's Stanford prison study was an example of a(n) _____ study - ✔✔Simulation
ANSWERS
Steve wants to measure attraction by measuring individuals heart rates. In this case heart rate
is the __ variable and attraction is the __ variable. - ✔✔Measured, Conceptual
Which of the following is true about scientific facts?
a. They can never be shown to be false
b. They cannot be used to help people determine their personal values.
c. They are determined to be accurate on the basis of empirical study
d. They are personal beliefs about the domain of scientific inquiry - ✔✔C. They are determined
to be accurate on the basis of empirical study
A person who tries to identify himself/herself in a positive way on a questionaire is showing a
__ response set. - ✔✔Social Desirability
Cronbach's coefficient alpha is a measure of what? - ✔✔The average correlation among the
items
A nominal variable is a measured variable that does what? - ✔✔Names or identifies a particular
characteristic
In which section of a research article would a reader find a summary of the entire project? -
✔✔Abstract
When there is no way to connect any participant's identity with any data collected, then __ has
occurred. - ✔✔Anonymity
Dr. Zilgar has two groups of students who are otherwise equivalent study a chapter in a
textbook. One group is assigned to study while classical music is playing and the other group is
, assigned to study while rock music is playing. He then measures how much they learn about the
chapter. Dr. Zilgar s research design is __ - ✔✔Experimental
Height is a _ variable as weight is a _ variable. - ✔✔Quantitative, Quantitative
As Joan becomes familiar with the literature examining the influence of physical attractiveness
on judgments of criminal behavior, she notes inconsistencies in the results. She concludes that
this area of study needs to be further investigated. This example best represents ___ ___ as a
source of ideas for research - ✔✔Past Research
Statements that are based on a systematic collection and analysis of data are called __ -
✔✔Empirical
What are characteristics of a quasi-experiment? - ✔✔1. Previously existing, intact groups are
compared
2. Random allocation is not possible
A researcher administers a questionnaire to assess attachment representation. One month
later, he administers the same test and finds that scores on the two administrations correlate
highly (r = .85). This outcome demonstrates the _______ of the test. - ✔✔Test-Retest Reliability
A researcher indicates the experimental condition of an experiment using the number 1 and the
control condition using the number 2. What kind of variable is being used? - ✔✔Nominal
When the results of an experiment are consistent with a prediction developed from a theory,
we conclude that the theory is - ✔✔Supported by the results
Zimbardo's Stanford prison study was an example of a(n) _____ study - ✔✔Simulation
