Research Vocab

Question 1

Settings for conducting research

Answer 1

laboratory setting

real-world setting

Question 2

When a researcher wants to make an observation and attempt to get a comprehensive picture of a specific situation by gathering notes and verbatim or narrative data, this research is considered ____?

Answer 2

Qualitative

Question 3

When the researcher uses independent measures such as scales and objective observational recording instruments, the data collected are _____?

Answer 3

Quantitative

Question 4

The participants in the laboratory research study may perform differently (most work harder and perform better) since they are aware that they are being observed.

Answer 4

Hawthorne Effect

Question 5

When the researcher manipulates one or more independent variables, controls any other relevant extraneous variables, and observes the effect of the manipulations on the dependent variables.

Answer 5

an experiment

Question 6

The variable being manipulated by the researcher

Answer 6

Independent variable

Question 7

The change in the behavior measured by the researcher

Answer 7

Dependent variable

Question 8

The presumed cause

Answer 8

IV

Question 9

The presumed effect

Answer 9

DV

Question 10

All other variables that might affect the results of a study and may produce a false set of results are called

Answer 10

confounding variables

Question 11

An experiment conducted in a natural setting

Answer 11

Field experiment

Question 12

Use of a natural situation to conduct a research study that researches themselves cannot manipulate

Answer 12

Natural Experiment

Question 13

focuses on the relation of age to some other variable

Answer 13

Lifespan Study

Question 14

A descriptive study in which characteristics under investigation are measured simultaneously in different age populations.

Answer 14

Cross-Sectional Research

Question 15

Lifespan studies (2)

Answer 15

Cross-sectional study

Longitudinal study

Question 16

Following the same individuals across their life span noting changes in the dimensions under investigation

Answer 16

Longitudinal study

Question 17

Methods that are sometimes employed to study the effect of age involve identifying groups of varying ages and comparing them on some dimension

Answer 17

Cross-sectional research

Question 18

Conducting several observations of the same subjects over a period of time, sometimes lasting many years.

Answer 18

Longitudinal research

Question 19

The three major ethical principles of the Belmont Report are:

Answer 19

1: RESPECT for persons–treat individuals as autonomous agents and protect persons with diminished autonomy
2: BENEFICENCE–do unto others as you would have them do to onto you
3: JUSTICE–distribute the risks and potential benefits of research equally among groups

Question 20

5 requirements of the ACA for ethical research

Answer 20

1. Seek consultation from the IRB
2. Informed consent
3. Nonprofessional relationships with research participants
4. Report accurate results
5. Publication includes recognizing the contributions of others