Research Process Quiz

What is the first step in the research process?

• Identify the aim

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Write a research question

• Design the method

What is the final step in the research process?

• Report the findings

• Design the method

• Formulate a hypothesis

• Identify the aim

Which of the following is a type of data collection method?

• Hypothesis testing

• Data ignoring

• Questionnaire

• Random guessing

What is a controlled experiment primarily used for?

• To review literature

• To observe natural behavior

• To test a specific hypothesis under controlled conditions

• To conduct interviews

What is an extraneous variable (EV)?

• A variable that is the independent variable

• A variable that is the dependent variable

• A variable that is not the independent variable but may affect the dependent variable

• A variable that is always controlled

What does DV stand for in experimental research?

• Direct Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Derived Value

• Dynamic Variation

What is the role of the control group in an experiment?

• To receive the experimental treatment

• To serve as a baseline for comparison

• To ensure all variables are tested

• To increase the number of participants

In a within-subjects design, participants are exposed to:

• Only one condition of the experiment

• Both conditions of the experiment

• No conditions of the experiment

• Random conditions of the experiment

What is one reason why a researcher might not conduct a controlled experiment?

• Lack of interest

• Lack of time or resources

• Too many variables

• Too much data

What is a key takeaway about conducting controlled experiments?

• They are always possible

• They are not always possible or desirable

• They are the only method of investigation

• They are rarely used