Mock exam section B

Question 1

Q1. Choose ONE response from the key, at the top of this page.
1. It is possible to test a hypothesis by using a non-experimental design.
2. Taking measurements would be a feature of quantitative research.
3. Concepts such as satisfaction and intelligence cannot be operationalised.

Answer 1

1. It is possible to test a hypothesis by using a non-experimental design.
2. Taking measurements would be a feature of quantitative research.

Question 2

The following could be features of a laboratory study to determine the effects of alcohol on
reaction times.
Choose ONE response from the key, at the top of this page.
1. Two independent groups.
2. Randomisation.
3. The generation of qualitative data

Answer 2

1. Two independent groups.
2. Randomisation.

Question 3

Choose ONE response from the key, at the top of this page.
1. Self-assessment questionnaires increase the validity of answers because the researcher is
not involved.
2. A small sample would produce invalid conclusions in a phenomenological study.
3. An unstructured (open) question item is likely to yield qualitative data.

Answer 3

3. An unstructured (open) question item is likely to yield qualitative data.

Question 4

Choose ONE response from the key, at the top of this page.
1. An instrument which measures objectively must give a valid reading.
2. A research study which collects qualitative data is not a valid one.
3. A dose-meter always gives an objective measurement.

Answer 4

3. A dose-meter always gives an objective measurement.

Question 5

Study A
A researcher is looking for a predictive relationship between smoking and low birth weight.
Study B
A researcher is exploring the issue of why people smoke.
Study C
A researcher is looking for a predictive relationship between the kilovoltage(kVp) of an x-ray
machine and entrance skin dose.

Q5. Choose ONE response from the key, on the previous page.
1. Study A would be hypothesis testing, but not an experiment.
2. Study C would be hypothesis testing, and experimental.
3. Study B has an independent variable, but it is not manipulated.

Answer 5

1. Study A would be hypothesis testing, but not an experiment.
2. Study C would be hypothesis testing, and experimental.