Section 2: Types Of Empirical Research

Question 1

In which type of study are no treatments given?
A. Non experimental
B. Experimental

Answer 1

A. Non-experimental

Question 2

“The participants’ responses in an experiment constitute the independent variable.” This statement is true or false.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Suppose a researcher gave welfare recipients two types of job training to see which type was more effective in helping them get jobs. Getting jobs is the:
A. Independent variable
B. Dependent variable

Answer 3

B. Dependent variable

Question 4

“The purpose of an experiment is to identify cause-and-effect relationships.” This statement is true or false.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a non experimental study?
A. Survey of political attitudes
B. Study with a control group
C. Study with treatments

Answer 5

A. Survey of political attitudes