Research Methods 2023

Which of the following is not true of primary data?

• data collected through first-hand methods

• data collected through research conducted by another person

• data collected through experiments

• data collected through observational methods

Systematic errors do not follow a pattern, whereas random errors involve a consistent change to readings

• True

• False

_____________ is said to occur when research is replicated with different participants and similar results are obtained

• repeatability

• reproducibility

• internal validity

• accuracy

The most frequently occurring number in a data set is known as the

• mean

• median

• mode

• standard deviation

The mean is less influenced by outliers than the median is

• True

• False

A researcher is interested in the relationship between temperature and crime rates. The most appropriate method of investigation would be

• a controlled experiment

• a case study

• a focus group

• A correlational study

Dr Smith always tries to minimise harm to her participants at all costs. This is an example of

• beneficence

• integrity

• non-maleficence

• respect

Participants' identifying details cannot be disclosed in psychological research due to the ethical guideline of

• withdrawal rights

• debriefing

• confidentiality

• informed consent

What process must be adhered to if deception is used in an experiment?

Which of the following is not a factor that should be considered in psychological research?

• legal

• sociocultural

• political

• historical