Psychology Research Methodology Quiz

What are the main features of a laboratory experiment?

• Random and controlled

• Overt and participant

• Controlled and naturalistic

• Structured and unstructured

Which type of experiment involves studying behavior in a real-world setting?

• Case study

• Observation

• Field

• Laboratory

What is the purpose of counterbalancing in experimental designs?

• To ensure reliability

• To eliminate order effects

• To control for participant variables

• To establish causality

Which type of self-report includes open and closed questions?

• Interview

• Observation

• Questionnaire

• Case study

What is the main feature of a case study method?

• Single participant studied in detail

• Controlled environment

• Multiple participants

• Quantitative data collection

What is the main feature of an observation method?

• Covert and structured

• Non-participant and unstructured

• Controlled and naturalistic

• Overt and participant

What do correlations measure in psychological research?

• Causality

• Strength of relationships

• Validity

• Reliability

What is the purpose of longitudinal studies in psychology?

• To establish causality

• To study behavior in controlled settings

• To evaluate correlations

• To track changes over time

What is the aim of a hypothesis in psychological research?

• To describe the study design

• To predict outcomes

• To control variables

• To analyze data

What is meant by an independent variable in a study?

• The variable being manipulated

• The control variable

• The variable being measured

• The outcome variable