Quiz on Credibility and Biases in Psychological Research

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating qualitative research according to Lincoln and Guba?

• Transferability

• Credibility

• Statistical significance

• Dependability

What does credibility in qualitative research primarily assess?

• The statistical validity of findings

• The believability of research findings

• The sample size of the study

• The researcher’s personal biases

Which type of bias occurs when participants select themselves for a study?

• Researcher bias

• Measurement bias

• Sampling bias

• Participant bias

What is the purpose of triangulation in qualitative research?

• To simplify the research process

• To enhance the credibility of findings

• To increase the sample size

• To ensure the reliability of quantitative data

Which of the following best describes participant bias?

• Bias due to the research setting

• Bias from participants acting according to perceived expectations

• Bias resulting from how participants are selected

• Bias introduced by the researcher's expectations

What does the term 'reflexivity' refer to in qualitative research?

• The statistical analysis of data

• The ability to replicate findings

• The researcher's awareness of their influence on the study

• The random selection of participants

Which of the following is a criticism of Freud's research methodology?

• It involved too many participants

• It lacked standardization

• It was overly quantitative

• It was too focused on social factors

What is transferability in qualitative research?

• The ability to replicate a study exactly

• The credibility of the researcher's interpretations

• The applicability of findings to other contexts

• The statistical reliability of the findings

Which of the following is a technique to enhance credibility in qualitative research?

• Focusing solely on quantitative data

• Conducting peer debriefing

• Using a large sample size

• Employing random sampling exclusively

What is the main issue with Freud's client base in his studies?

• They were from various cultural backgrounds

• They were all men

• They were primarily wealthy Viennese women

• They were too diverse