Psychological Methods Key Terms Ch. 2 Quiz

What is a "construct" in psychological research?

• A physical object used in experiments

• An abstract concept used to explain behavior

• A type of survey method

• A statistical tool for data analysis

Which term describes an educated guess in research?

• Construct

• Hypothesis

• Bias

• Sample

What does it mean when a study is "replicated"?

• The study is published in a journal

• The study is repeated to verify results

• The study is conducted with a new hypothesis

• The study is conducted with a different sample

What is a "survey" in the context of psychological research?

• A detailed examination of a single subject

• A method of gathering data from a large group of people

• A statistical analysis technique

• A type of experimental design

What is meant by "target population" in research?

• The group of people who will read the research

• The entire group a researcher is interested in studying

• The group of people who fund the research

• The group of people who conduct the research

What is a "sample" in the context of research?

• A small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

• A type of research method

• A statistical error

• A hypothesis

What is a "random sample"?

• A sample chosen based on specific characteristics

• A sample where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected

• A sample chosen by the researcher’s preference

• A sample that is biased

What is a "stratified sample"?

• A sample that includes only volunteers

• A sample that is divided into subgroups and sampled from each

• A sample that is randomly selected

• A sample that is biased

What does "bias" refer to in research?

• A neutral perspective

• A predisposition to a certain point of view that affects results

• A type of hypothesis

• A method of data collection

What is "volunteer bias"?

• Bias introduced when participants are randomly selected

• Bias introduced when participants self-select to participate

• Bias introduced by the researcher

• Bias introduced by the data analysis method