Quiz 2

Question 1

A major disadvantage of observational research is that:

Answer 1

The presence of the observer may affect the behavior that is to be observed

Question 2

A case study:

Answer 2

Is intensive study of an existing situation

Question 3

The manifest content of the text is:

Answer 3

Measured objectively

Question 4

It is more appropriate to use open ended questions then closed ended questions for:

Answer 4

Preliminary or pilot studies

Question 5

When the respondent can agree with one part of the questionnaire item but disagree with another part of the item, the item is called a:

Answer 5

Double-barreled question

Question 6

Major advantage of cluster sampling over simple random sample thing is that it:

Answer 6

Saves time and money

Question 7

Probability sampling is to ________ as nonprobability sample thing is to ___________

Answer 7

Simple random sampling; purposive sampling

Question 8

In single subject research, the most important control strategy is:

Answer 8

Obtaining a stable baseline

Question 9

The purpose of a baseline measurement is to:

Answer 9

Establish the current level of behavior

Question 10

1) type of research that would best answer the question
2) An appropriate sampling method
3) The best method of collecting the data

How did the my Nordie groups at a certain University view the student counseling program?

Answer 10

Survey research, purpose of sample, open-ended survey questions administered face-to-face

Question 11

1) type of research that would best answer the question
2) An appropriate sampling method
3) The best method of collecting the data

What are the daily classroom activities of the children participating in the head start program

Answer 11

Observational research, cluster sample, naturalistic observation in the classroom by trained observer’s

Question 12

1) type of research that would best answer the question
2) An appropriate sampling method
3) The best method of collecting the data

What trends exist in the growth of population in American prisons from 1900 to 1988

Answer 12

Archival research, purpose of sample, researching the archival data of prisons and government agencies

Question 13

1) type of research that would best answer the question
2) An appropriate sampling method
3) The best method of collecting the data

What is the relationship between intelligence and creativity

Answer 13

Correlational research, simple random sample, administer questionnaire

Question 14

Describe briefly the major purposes of nonexperimental research. How is nonexperimental research different from experimental research?

Answer 14

Nonexperimental research is used to study situations I cannot be highly controlled or studied experimentally. It’s strive to understand the meaning of behavior rather than understanding its causes. Nonexperimental an experimental research different degree of control over research subjects and conditions. To the degree of control and ability to Manipulate conditions and experimental research is better able to predict and find cause-and-effect relationships, whereas the correlational nature of nonexperimental research is less able to count for causation. Data collection nonexperimental research forfeit a certain amount of control to obtain data. Another way nonexperimental research is different than experimental is that nonexperimental can involve qualitative research that is not focused on cause-and-effect, but instead focus on how people see and make sense of the world around them

Question 15

In a study of the relation between creativity and intelligence, a researcher administers the creativity test fourth, sixth, and ninth-grade students whose intelligence has just been measured. This is an example of what type of research?

Answer 15

Correlational