Psych Chapter 1 Review

The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an

• Observation

• Interpretation

• Assumption

• Hypothesis

The variable that is measured

• independent variable

• controlled variable

• dependent variable

• extraneous variable

Typically, _________________ is provided before the study begins in the form of a signature on a detailed form explaining the study the participant will take part in.

• informed consent

• verbal agreement

• assent form

• ethical approval

When the expectations of the researcher consciously or unconsciously affect the findings of the study

• Researcher bias

• Sampling error

• Data fabrication

• Statistical significance

A quantitative sampling technique where participants are selected from a larger potential group of eligible individuals, such that each person has the same fixed probability of being included in the sample.

• Random sampling

• Stratified sampling

• Systematic sampling

• Convenience sampling

What is meant by "debriefing"?

• A process of gathering feedback from participants before a study begins

• Providing participants with information about the study after it is complete

• A method of analyzing data collected during the study

• A technique for recruiting participants for a study

What is a sample in research?

• the entire target population

• only part of the target population

• a random selection of participants

• a method of data collection

A testable prediction about a scientific investigation is a(n)

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Fact

• Observation

Once participants have started the research study they cannot withdraw unless the researcher gives permission.

• True

• False

• Participants can withdraw at any time without permission

• Participants can only withdraw after a certain period

One of the basic questions of Psychology is...

• Nature VS. Nurture

• Cognitive Dissonance

• Behaviorism

• Psychoanalysis