Important AP Psychology Terms Quiz

What is a testable prediction, often implied by a theory?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Operational Definition

• Replication

What is an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Operational Definition

• Replication

What is a carefully worded statement of the exact procedures used in a research study?

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Operational Definition

• Replication

What is the technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of a particular group?

• Case Study

• Survey

• Naturalistic Observation

• Correlation

What is observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation?

• Case Study

• Survey

• Naturalistic Observation

• Correlation

What is a measure of the extent to which two factors vary together?

• Correlation

• Correlation Coefficient

• Experiment

• Random Assignment

What is the experimental factor that is manipulated in an experiment?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Confounding Variable

• Ethical Guidelines

What is the outcome factor that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Confounding Variable

• Ethical Guidelines

What is a set of principles designed to help professionals conduct business honestly and with integrity?

• Mean

• Median

• Mode

• Ethical Guidelines

What is the arithmetic average of a distribution?

• Mean

• Median

• Mode

• Range