PSY 550 Midterm Exam 3
PSY 550 Midterm Exam
Question 1:
- test-retest reliability with inter-rater reliability
- content validity with both predictive validity and construct validity
- internal validity with external validity
Question 2:
Define and describe the six steps of the scientific method. Give an example of each step
Question 3:
When is it appropriate for a researcher to use deception in a study? When is it not appropriate? How can the negative effects of deception be minimized?
Question 4:
Use Stevens’ model of measurement scales to answer these questions: What type of scale is used when the variable is social class? Explain.
Question 5:
Contrast experimental with quasi-experimental methods; generally speaking, which methods are most useful?
Question 6:
Contrast probability and nonprobability sampling methods; generally speaking, which methods are most useful?
Question 7:
Researcher Sandy Beach found a correlation coefficient of +2.3 between variables X and Y. She is thrilled because that correlation is “like, way high.” She also feels that this answer “proves that X is like, causing Y.” What are three problems with Sandy’s conclusions?
Question 8:
For each of the research topics listed below, indicate the type of nonexperimental approach that would be most useful and explain why.
Question 9:
List the main sections (and subsections) of a research report. When writing a research report is it written in APA formatting.
Question 10:
When designing survey questions, how would you control for each of the following response styles: (a) willingness to answer, (b) position preference, and (c) yea- or nay-saying
Institution & Term/Date | |
Term/Date | Grand Canyon University |
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