Exam 2: Research Methods

Experiments differ from descriptive research techniques in that experiments ______.

A developmental health psychologist is comparing middle-aged and older-adults' perceptions of health care options in her community. She is matching the adults on such variables as ethnicity, education, and SEs. The psychologist is conducting a(n) ______ using a ______ design.

Consider these two statements: (1) Morbidity always exceeds mortality. (2) Prevalence always exceeds incidence. Which of these statements is/are true?

Inaccurate reporting, constrained response options, and leading questions are all potential drawbacks of ______.

In a double-blind procedure, the researcher knows which participants are receiving the treatment.

Which field MOST explicitly recognizes that genes and the environment always interact?

O'Malley is telling participants before he begins his experiment that their participation is completely voluntary and that they can stop taking part at any time. Dr. Quick is providing a detailed explanation to participants who have just completed a study. Which statement is true?

Theory is to hypothesis as ______ is to ______.

Which sequence BEST reflects the order of events in a typical experimental session?

A ______ sample is one that is easily accessible to the researcher.

With respect to epidemiological research, prospective study is to retrospective study as ______ is to ______.

With respect to descriptive research methods, Sigmund Freud's theory was built on a foundation of ______ data.

When psychologists speak of empirical evidence, they are referring to evidence gathered using the scientific method.

The two types of validity are ______ and ______ validity.