Study on Mnemonics and Memory Recall

Match the following types of experimental designs with their descriptions.

• Design involving comparison of two or more groups that are not manipulated by the researcher.

• Repeated measures design

• Design where different participants are used in each condition of the experiment.

• Independent groups design

• Design where the same participants are used in all conditions of the experiment.

• Correlational design

• Detailed investigation of a single subject, group, or event.

• Case study design

(a)   was identified as a disadvantage of using the type of experiment conducted.

• High cost of implementation
• Limited control over variables
• Extraneous and confounding variables
• Difficulty in replicating results

_____ is a confounding variable that could have affected the study.

What was the null hypothesis in the study?

• The use of mnemonics will improve memory recall

• The use of mnemonics will not affect memory recall

• The use of mnemonics will impair memory recall

• The use of mnemonics has no measurable effect

Match the following sampling methods with their descriptions.

• most easily available at the time

• Systematic sampling

• selecting every nth person

• Stratified sampling

• produced by identifying subgroups according to their frequency in the target population.

• Opportunity sampling

• every member of the target population be

• Random sampling

Which factor can affect the reliability of the results in the sampling method discussed?

• Sample size too small

• Use of advanced technology

• Short duration of study

• Highly skilled researchers

What method was used to ensure participants' consent in the study?

• Consent was explicitly obtained from all participants

• Consent was implied by participation

• No consent was sought

• Participants were informed after the study

What type of deception was used in the study? _____

What is the required method for participants to officially enroll in the study?

• Submitting an online form

• Attending an introductory seminar

• Sending an email confirmation

• None of the above

Match the following measures with their descriptions regarding how they address confidentiality in the study.

• Method that removes personally identifiable information from the data

• Data anonymization

• Method that secures data by converting it into a coded form

• Multiple copies, digital copy keeps it organised and secure

• Method that maintains data integrity and security through redundancy

• Public disclosure of data

• Method that involves revealing data openly to the public

• Use of encryption