Introduction to Experimental Psychology

What is the primary purpose of research?

• To entertain

• To avoid questions

• To create new knowledge

• To confuse people

Which of the following is a reason we need research?

• To create chaos

• To avoid learning

• To ignore problems

• To satisfy curiosity

What does the scarcity principle suggest?

• People ignore what is rare

• People desire what they cannot have

• People dislike choices

• People prefer what is abundant

What type of research aims to explore areas with little known information?

• Descriptive research

• Exploratory research

• Applied research

• Fundamental research

What is the focus of quantitative research methods?

• Qualitative insights

• Statistical analysis

• Personal opinions

• Narrative descriptions

Which of the following is a characteristic of scientific research?

• Subjective conclusions

• Random assumptions

• Personal beliefs

• Empirical evidence

What does the term 'testability' refer to in scientific research?

• Ability to run an experiment

• Ability to ignore data

• Ability to predict outcomes

• Ability to manipulate variables

What is the independent variable in an experimental study?

• The variable that is ignored

• The variable that remains constant

• The variable that is manipulated

• The variable that is measured

What is the goal of fundamental research?

• To solve practical problems

• To entertain the public

• To acquire knowledge for its own sake

• To create commercial products

Which of the following is an example of qualitative research?

• Case study

• Experimental research

• Survey research

• Statistical analysis