Name: Class: Date:
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Chapter-1-16-Answers-are-at-the-End-of-Each-Chapter
Chapter-1
Indicate-whether-the-statement-is-true-or-false.
1. An-important-element-of-the-scientific-method-is-that-research-results-should-be-made-public.
a. True
b. False
2. Part-of-the-scientific-method-involves-using-a-hypothesis-to-make-predictions.
a. True
b. False
3. In-the-scientific-method,-the-process-of-forming-a-hypothesis-means-that-you-are-trying-to-find-a-possible-explanation-
for-the-phenomenon-that-you-have-observed.
a. True
b. False
4. Humans-who-participate-in-a-research-study-are-properly-called-research-subjects.
a. True
b. False
5. One-critical-component-of-the-scientific-method-is-that-all-answers-or-explanations-must-be-demonstrated-empirically.
a. True
b. False
6. One-difference-between-a-scientific-answer-and-answers-gained-by-other-methods-is-that-the-scientific-answer-is-
more-likely-to-be-an-absolute-or-final-answer.
a. True
b. False
7. Dallas-is-using-the-rational-method-when,-upon-seeing-that-birds-eating-certain-berries-do-not-die,-concludes-that-
the-berries-are-not-poisonous.
a. True
b. False
8. Pseudoscience-is-based-on-objective,-empirical-evidence.
a. True
b. False
9. Finding-information-in-a-textbook-is-an-example-of-using-the-rational-method-of-inquiry.
a. True
b. False
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10. A-football-player-who-knows-that-his-performance-will-be-better-if-he-wears-his-lucky-shirt-is-using-the-
method-of-faith.
a. True
b. False
11. You-have-a-terrible-toothache,-so-you-visit-a-dentist-to-find-out-what-is-wrong-with-your-tooth.-This-is-an-
example-of-using-the-method-of-authority.
a. True
b. False
12. If-the-scientific-method-is-being-used-to-evaluate-a-hypothesis-predicting-a-specific-relationship-between-two-
variables,-then-it-is-essential-that-both-variables-can-be-measured.
a. True
b. False
13. In-the-scientific-method,-the-actual-research-study-is-not-done-until-after-the-researcher-has-formed-a-hypothesis-
and-made-a-specific-prediction.
a. True
b. False
14. Research-participants-must-be-informed-of-all-relevant-aspects-of-the-study,-including-any-risks-or-dangers-that-may-
be-involved.
a. True
b. False
15. A-good-hypothesis-should-make-a-statement-about-the-existence-of-a-relationship,-a-difference,-or-a-treatment-effect.
a. True
b. False
16. Using-a-hypothesis-to-predict-how-people-will-behave-demonstrates-the-use-of-induction.
a. True
b. False
17. Clinton-is-using-the-empirical-method-when-he-decides-to-eat-a-handful-of-berries-to-see-if-they-are-poisonous.
a. True
b. False
18. The-method-of-intuition-can-be-valuable-when-making-ethical-or-moral-decisions-by-doing-what-―feels‖-right.
a. True
b. False
19. Based-on-a-few-students-whom-you-know,-you-decide-that-art-majors-wear-funky-clothes-and-that-physics-majors-
tend-to-be-nerds.-This-is-an-example-of-inductive-reasoning.
a. True
b. False
20. You-have-dinner-reservations-at-7:30-at-a-restaurant-that-is-30-minutes-away-and-it-is-already-7:20,-leading-
you-to-conclude-that-you-are-going-to-be-late.-This-is-an-example-of-using-the-empirical-method.
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a. True
b. False
Indicate-the-answer-choice-that-best-completes-the-statement-or-answers-the-question.
21. Which-potential-problem-can-occur-when-the-rational-method-is-used?
a. People-are-not-necessarily-very-good-at-logical-reasoning.
b. It-requires-hands-on-experience,-so-it-can-be-messy-or-even-
dangerous.
c. There-is-no-mechanism-for-testing-the-accuracy-of-the-claims.
d. This-method-requires-lengthy-and-difficult-testing.
22. Which-method-of-acquiring-knowledge-is-being-used-by-students-who-are-learning-from-teachers-and-textbooks?
a. empiricism
b. rationalism
c. method-of-authority
d. scientific-method
23. Which-of-the-following-statements-accurately-describes-the-scientific-method?
a. It-involves-hypotheses-rather-than-predictions.
b. It-relies-solely-on-deductive-reasoning.
c. It-is-a-circular-process-that-leads-to-a-tentative-
answer.
d. It-effectively-combines-intuition-with-empirical-data.
24. Pseudoscience-is-based-on- .
a. testable-hypotheses
b. objective-evidence
c. subjective-evidence
d. refutable-hypotheses
25. A-person-who-buys-a-lottery-ticket-because-they-just-feel-lucky-is-using-the-method-of- .
a. empiricism
b. Faith
c. Tenacity
d. Intuition
26. An-explanation-is-empirical-if-it-is-based-on- .
a. widely-held-beliefs
b. logical-deductions
c. evidence-of-the-senses
d. respect-for-the-source
27. Last-year-Tomas-and-his-friend-Jamie-were-both-too-short-to-ride-the-rollercoaster.-Jamie-went-to-the-park-this-year-
and-was-tall-enough-to-ride.-Because-Tomas-is-taller-than-Jamie,-he-thinks-that-he-will-be-able-to-ride-the-rollercoaster-
as-well.-Tomas-is-using-the- to-answer-his-question.
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a. method-of-empiricism
b. rational-method
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TEST- BANK- FOR
Research-Methods-for-the-Behavioral-Sciences-7e-Frederick-J-Gravetter,-Lori-Ann-B.-Forzano
Chapter-1-16-Answers-are-at-the-End-of-Each-Chapter
Chapter-1
Indicate-whether-the-statement-is-true-or-false.
1. An-important-element-of-the-scientific-method-is-that-research-results-should-be-made-public.
a. True
b. False
2. Part-of-the-scientific-method-involves-using-a-hypothesis-to-make-predictions.
a. True
b. False
3. In-the-scientific-method,-the-process-of-forming-a-hypothesis-means-that-you-are-trying-to-find-a-possible-explanation-
for-the-phenomenon-that-you-have-observed.
a. True
b. False
4. Humans-who-participate-in-a-research-study-are-properly-called-research-subjects.
a. True
b. False
5. One-critical-component-of-the-scientific-method-is-that-all-answers-or-explanations-must-be-demonstrated-empirically.
a. True
b. False
6. One-difference-between-a-scientific-answer-and-answers-gained-by-other-methods-is-that-the-scientific-answer-is-
more-likely-to-be-an-absolute-or-final-answer.
a. True
b. False
7. Dallas-is-using-the-rational-method-when,-upon-seeing-that-birds-eating-certain-berries-do-not-die,-concludes-that-
the-berries-are-not-poisonous.
a. True
b. False
8. Pseudoscience-is-based-on-objective,-empirical-evidence.
a. True
b. False
9. Finding-information-in-a-textbook-is-an-example-of-using-the-rational-method-of-inquiry.
a. True
b. False
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10. A-football-player-who-knows-that-his-performance-will-be-better-if-he-wears-his-lucky-shirt-is-using-the-
method-of-faith.
a. True
b. False
11. You-have-a-terrible-toothache,-so-you-visit-a-dentist-to-find-out-what-is-wrong-with-your-tooth.-This-is-an-
example-of-using-the-method-of-authority.
a. True
b. False
12. If-the-scientific-method-is-being-used-to-evaluate-a-hypothesis-predicting-a-specific-relationship-between-two-
variables,-then-it-is-essential-that-both-variables-can-be-measured.
a. True
b. False
13. In-the-scientific-method,-the-actual-research-study-is-not-done-until-after-the-researcher-has-formed-a-hypothesis-
and-made-a-specific-prediction.
a. True
b. False
14. Research-participants-must-be-informed-of-all-relevant-aspects-of-the-study,-including-any-risks-or-dangers-that-may-
be-involved.
a. True
b. False
15. A-good-hypothesis-should-make-a-statement-about-the-existence-of-a-relationship,-a-difference,-or-a-treatment-effect.
a. True
b. False
16. Using-a-hypothesis-to-predict-how-people-will-behave-demonstrates-the-use-of-induction.
a. True
b. False
17. Clinton-is-using-the-empirical-method-when-he-decides-to-eat-a-handful-of-berries-to-see-if-they-are-poisonous.
a. True
b. False
18. The-method-of-intuition-can-be-valuable-when-making-ethical-or-moral-decisions-by-doing-what-―feels‖-right.
a. True
b. False
19. Based-on-a-few-students-whom-you-know,-you-decide-that-art-majors-wear-funky-clothes-and-that-physics-majors-
tend-to-be-nerds.-This-is-an-example-of-inductive-reasoning.
a. True
b. False
20. You-have-dinner-reservations-at-7:30-at-a-restaurant-that-is-30-minutes-away-and-it-is-already-7:20,-leading-
you-to-conclude-that-you-are-going-to-be-late.-This-is-an-example-of-using-the-empirical-method.
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a. True
b. False
Indicate-the-answer-choice-that-best-completes-the-statement-or-answers-the-question.
21. Which-potential-problem-can-occur-when-the-rational-method-is-used?
a. People-are-not-necessarily-very-good-at-logical-reasoning.
b. It-requires-hands-on-experience,-so-it-can-be-messy-or-even-
dangerous.
c. There-is-no-mechanism-for-testing-the-accuracy-of-the-claims.
d. This-method-requires-lengthy-and-difficult-testing.
22. Which-method-of-acquiring-knowledge-is-being-used-by-students-who-are-learning-from-teachers-and-textbooks?
a. empiricism
b. rationalism
c. method-of-authority
d. scientific-method
23. Which-of-the-following-statements-accurately-describes-the-scientific-method?
a. It-involves-hypotheses-rather-than-predictions.
b. It-relies-solely-on-deductive-reasoning.
c. It-is-a-circular-process-that-leads-to-a-tentative-
answer.
d. It-effectively-combines-intuition-with-empirical-data.
24. Pseudoscience-is-based-on- .
a. testable-hypotheses
b. objective-evidence
c. subjective-evidence
d. refutable-hypotheses
25. A-person-who-buys-a-lottery-ticket-because-they-just-feel-lucky-is-using-the-method-of- .
a. empiricism
b. Faith
c. Tenacity
d. Intuition
26. An-explanation-is-empirical-if-it-is-based-on- .
a. widely-held-beliefs
b. logical-deductions
c. evidence-of-the-senses
d. respect-for-the-source
27. Last-year-Tomas-and-his-friend-Jamie-were-both-too-short-to-ride-the-rollercoaster.-Jamie-went-to-the-park-this-year-
and-was-tall-enough-to-ride.-Because-Tomas-is-taller-than-Jamie,-he-thinks-that-he-will-be-able-to-ride-the-rollercoaster-
as-well.-Tomas-is-using-the- to-answer-his-question.
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a. method-of-empiricism
b. rational-method
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