Psych Class 2

Question 1

Random sampling

Answer 1

Equal chance of selection for the experimental population

Question 2

Random assignment

Answer 2

Random split between control and experimental groups

Question 3

How are extraneous variables managed

Answer 3

Select and controls

Question 4

Ethnographic study

Answer 4

A long-term, in-depth, qualitative observation of groups

Question 5

Twin studies

Answer 5

Questions of nature versus nurture

Question 6

Archival studies or biographical studies

Answer 6

Archival is researching historical archives
Bio is reading a biography

Question 7

Phenomenological studies

Answer 7

Focus groups with minimal researcher interference

Question 8

Observational studies

Answer 8

Observation of circumstances as they are

Question 9

Case studies

Answer 9

Deep analysis of a single case

Question 10

Longitudinal studies

Answer 10

Long-term analysis of the same participants over time

Question 11

Iron law of oligarchy

Answer 11

All forms of organization develop oligarchic tendencies(power will be isolated to the few) power becomes more important than mission

Question 12

Ideal bureaucracy

Answer 12

Hierarchy, division of labor, written rules and expectations, officials hired based on competence, neutral or impersonal

Question 13

Socioeconomic status

Answer 13

Property, power, & prestige