Research Methods Quiz

Which research method involves collecting data through questionnaires or interviews?

• Case Study

• Naturalistic Observation

• Survey

• Correlational Study

What is one major advantage of using surveys in research?

• They guarantee truthful answers

• They eliminate all bias

• They are quick and can reach large populations

• They require no planning or design

A naturalistic observation is best described as:

• Asking participants questions about their thoughts

• Observing people in a lab setting

• Watching behavior without interfering in a natural environment

• Running a controlled experiment

What is a key limitation of naturalistic observation?

• It requires a large, random sample

• Observers may influence the behavior they are watching

• It always proves cause and effect

• It can only be done with animals

Which method is best for studying rare or unusual psychological phenomena?

• Survey

• Case Study

• Experiment

• Correlational Study

Why can’t case studies be generalized to a larger population?

• They use random samples

• They are always unethical

• They are based on a small group or individual

• They involve too much technology

What is the main goal of a correlational study?

• To establish a cause-and-effect relationship

• To examine the relationship between two variables

• To manipulate variables in a controlled setting

• To observe people without their knowledge

What is a major weakness of correlational studies?

• They always take place in a lab

• They cannot show causation

• They are unethical by nature

• They require experiments to succeed

A psychologist manipulates one variable to see its effect on another. Which method is this?

• Case Study

• Correlational Study

• Experiment

• Survey

What is the independent variable in an experiment?

• The variable being measured

• The variable that is manipulated

• The variable that is held constant

• The variable with the strongest correlation