Research Terms & Concepts

Question 1

This type of research uses nonrandom assignment

Answer 1

Quasi-Experimental

Question 2

This type of research uses randomized assignment

Answer 2

Experimental

Question 3

This type of research only uses intervention groups with no control group

Answer 3

Pre-Experimental

Question 4

How well a study measures what it’s supposed to

Answer 4

Validity

Question 5

The ability to get consistent assessment or data by reducing errors in data collection

Answer 5

Reliability

Question 6

Whether the study accurately measures the cause-and-effect relationship between variables (did changes in the y variable happen because of x)

Answer 6

Internal Validity

Question 7

Whether the research findings can be generalized or applied to real-world settings beyond the specific study conditions

Answer 7

External Validity

Question 8

Mean, median, mode, and standard deviation are all forms of

Answer 8

Descriptive Statistics