Research Methods Quiz

What is measured in an experiment?

• Dependent Variable (D.V.)

• Independent Variable (I.V.)

• Control Variable

• Extraneous Variable

What is a strength of lab experiments?

• High internal validity

• High external validity

• Low control over variables

• Non-replicable

What is a limitation of lab experiments?

• Lacks ecological validity

• High external validity

• High control over variables

• Easily generalizable

What is a limitation of field experiments?

• Less control than lab experiments

• High control over variables

• Easily replicable

• High internal validity

What is a strength of natural experiments?

• High ecological validity

• High internal validity

• High control over variables

• Easily replicable

What does replicable mean in the context of experiments?

• Research procedures can be repeated

• Variables are controlled

• Findings are generalizable

• Experiments are conducted in a lab

What is meant by a 'covert observation'?

• When participants know that they are being observed

• Where the observer is part of the scene being observed

• Where the experimented just watches a scene without manipulating it

• Where participants do not know that they are being observed

What is the purpose of using behavioural categories in observational research?

• To increase the sample size

• To create a checklist for specific behaviours

• To reduce the cost of the study

• To enhance participant engagement

What is the difference between time sampling and event sampling?

• Time sampling records behaviours at specific intervals, while event sampling records all occurrences of a behaviour

• Time sampling is used in natural settings, while event sampling is used in controlled settings

• Time sampling involves participant observation, while event sampling involves non-participant observation

• Time sampling is more accurate than event sampling

What is the benefit of using time sampling in observational research?

• It provides a comprehensive overview of all behaviours

• It allows for the identification of trends over time

• It reduces the need for a large sample size

• It enhances the natural setting of the study