Cognitive Bias and Research Design Flashcard

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Which of the following is a cognitive bias that involves the tendency to overestimate one's abilities or knowledge? Cultural norms, Confirmation bias, Hindsight bias, Overconfidence

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Overconfidence

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What type of research design involves random assignment?

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Experimental

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In experimental methodology, which term refers to a variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable?

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Independent variable

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Which sampling method involves selecting participants based on ease of access?

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Convenience sampling

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experimental study?

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To provide a baseline for comparison

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Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method? Structured interviews, Likert scales, Peer review, Replication

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Structured interviews

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What is a common issue associated with self-report surveys?

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Self-report bias

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Which ethical procedure involves ensuring participants are fully aware of the research and its potential impacts before agreeing to participate?

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Informed consent

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What measure of central tendency is calculated by finding the middle value in a data set?

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Median

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Which term describes the asymmetry in the distribution of data?

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Skewness