2. Psych Research: Ethics & Sampling

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of research ethics?

• Confidentiality

• Deception

• Bias

• Plagiarism

What is the primary purpose of obtaining informed consent from research participants?

• To ensure participants are paid

• To inform participants about the research and obtain their voluntary participation

• To deceive participants about the true nature of the study

• To ensure participants complete the study

Which sampling method involves dividing the population into subgroups and then randomly selecting samples from each subgroup?

• Simple random sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Cluster sampling

• Convenience sampling

What is the main ethical concern when using deception in psychological research?

• It can lead to biased results

• It can harm the participants' trust

• It is too expensive

• It is time-consuming

Which of the following is NOT a type of probability sampling?

• Simple random sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Stratified sampling

What is the role of an ethics committee in psychological research?

• To fund the research

• To review and approve research proposals to ensure ethical standards are met

• To recruit participants

• To publish the research findings

Which sampling method is most likely to introduce bias into a study?

• Simple random sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Stratified sampling

What is the main advantage of using random sampling in research?

• It is easier to conduct

• It ensures that every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected

• It is less expensive

• It guarantees a large sample size

Which of the following is an example of a non-probability sampling method?

• Simple random sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Stratified sampling

What is the primary concern when using vulnerable populations in research?

• The cost of the research

• The potential for exploitation or harm

• The length of the study

• The complexity of the research design