AP Psychology Unit 0 Research Methods Flashcard

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Which research method involves an in-depth study of an individual or group to reveal universal principles?

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Case Study

Answer explanation

A Case Study involves an in-depth study of an individual or group to reveal universal principles, making it the correct choice in this scenario.

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In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated by the researcher is called the:

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Independent Variable

Answer explanation

The variable manipulated by the researcher is the Independent Variable, as it is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the Dependent Variable.

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A strong negative relationship

Answer explanation

A correlation coefficient of -0.85 indicates a strong negative relationship, as the value is close to -1, showing a strong inverse correlation between the variables.

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The placebo effect occurs when:

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Participants experience changes due to their expectations alone

Answer explanation

Participants experience changes due to their expectations alone

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Which of the following sampling methods ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected? Convenience Sampling, Random Sampling, Stratified Sampling, Snowball Sampling

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Random Sampling

Answer explanation

Random Sampling ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of descriptive research? Case Study, Survey, Experiment, Naturalistic Observation

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Experiment

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Experiment because it involves manipulating variables to observe the effect, which is not a characteristic of descriptive research.

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The ethical principle of informed consent requires that:

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Participants must be fully informed about the study and agree to participate

Answer explanation

The ethical principle of informed consent requires that participants must be fully informed about the study and agree to participate.

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Which of the following best describes a hypothesis? A statement of the procedures used to define research variables, A testable prediction derived from a theory, A detailed description of the research design, A summary of the research findings

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A testable prediction derived from a theory

Answer explanation

A hypothesis is a testable prediction derived from a theory, not a statement of procedures, research design, or research findings.

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The term "operational definition" refers to:

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The specific procedures used to measure or manipulate a variable

Answer explanation

The term 'operational definition' refers to the specific procedures used to measure or manipulate a variable, making it the correct choice.

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A scatterplot is used to:

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Display the relationship between two variables

Answer explanation

Display the relationship between two variables