PBSI 302 SUMMER 2025 EXAM 1 KAHOOT ITEMS

Although anecdotal evidence is empirical, it lacks which of the following characteristics of science?

• Systematic

• Public

• Parsimony

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Some researchers argue that the ubiquity of algorithm-driven social media feeds place users into a "bubble" in which they only see content that conforms to their beliefs and values.

This phenomenon is likely to exacerbate _______ bias.

• sampling
• hindsight
• confirmation

Ben observes a pencil in his desk drawer before he leaves his office for the day. Tomorrow, he does not bring a pencil to his office because he assumes that the pencil in his desk drawer is still there. Ben's assumption is representative of which of the assumptions of science?

• Realism

• Discoverability

• Rationalism

Samples of convenience are methodologically problematic because they violate the basic principles of random:

• assignment

• sampling

• error

A researcher wants to be sure that the observed effect in her study is caused only by the experimental treatment condition. She wants to achieve ______ validity.

• internal

• external

• construct

• statistical-conclusion

A researcher is evaluating the effectiveness of a training program. They want to avoid administering the same test to trainees before (pretest) and after (posttest) the training program. The researcher wants to control for threats to which facet of research validity?

• internal

• external

• statistical-conclusion

• construct

A researcher is evaluating the effectiveness of a training program. They want to avoid administering the same test to trainees before (pretest) and after (posttest) the training program. Specifically, the researcher wants to control for ______ effects.

• maturation
• testing

• selection

In a study to investigate the effect of room arrangement on student attention during a practice exam, what is the dependent variable?

• Room arrangement

• Exam score

• Attention

Dr. Payne (an expert in research methods) claims that her PBSI 302 final exam is valid because it thoroughly assesses the research methods domain. Dr. Payne is using which type of validity evidence?

• A. Face

• B. Criterion-related

• C. Content-related

• D. Construct-related

What type of validity evidence is purported in the statement "The MMPI is valid because it discriminates between people who have attempted suicide and those who have not." ?

• Face

• Criterion-related

• Content-related

• Construct-related