Question 1

Researchers must reference every statement of fact and every idea or opinion not their own UNLESS

Accepted Answer

A)  The information came from a secondary source. 
B)  The information came from a primary source. 
C)  The information came from an internet source. 
D)  The information is part of common knowledge. 
A)  The information came from a secondary source. 
B)  The information came from a primary source. 
C)  The information came from an internet source. 
D)  The information is part of common knowledge.

Question 2

What does "fabrication of data" mean? Why would scientists engage in this behavior and what are the consequences to other researchers and the public in general?

Accepted Answer

Fabrication of data refers to the act of

Question 3

Describe and give examples of several systematic sources of research ideas.

Accepted Answer

Several systematic sources of research i

Question 4

The informed consent contains all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement about the deception used in the research. 
B)  a sentence stating that participants are free to leave the experiment at any time. 
C)  a line for the participant's signature. 
D)  a list of any risks associated with the study. 
A)  a statement about the deception used in the research. 
B)  a sentence stating that participants are free to leave the experiment at any time. 
C)  a line for the participant's signature. 
D)  a list of any risks associated with the study.

Question 5

What is an IRB?

Accepted Answer

A)  A committee responsible for determining whether a proposed research project conforms to ethical standards. 
B)  A committee responsible for determining whether a proposed research project is scientifically sound. 
C)  A government panel responsible for evaluating grant proposals. 
D)  A judicial committee responsible for evaluating plagiarism cases. 
A)  A committee responsible for determining whether a proposed research project conforms to ethical standards. 
B)  A committee responsible for determining whether a proposed research project is scientifically sound. 
C)  A government panel responsible for evaluating grant proposals. 
D)  A judicial committee responsible for evaluating plagiarism cases.

Question 6

How can researchers increase their chances of success in their research projects?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should only conduct experiments in a laboratory setting. 
B)  They should only conduct experiments, but in both a laboratory and field setting. 
C)  They should decrease the testability of their projects. 
D)  Their project should come as close as possible to approximating reality. 
A)  They should only conduct experiments in a laboratory setting. 
B)  They should only conduct experiments, but in both a laboratory and field setting. 
C)  They should decrease the testability of their projects. 
D)  Their project should come as close as possible to approximating reality.

Question 7

Any deception involved in the experiment is explained to participants

Accepted Answer

A)  in the informed consent. 
B)  in the debriefing session. 
C)  before they agree to participate in the experiment. 
D)  during the experimental session. 
A)  in the informed consent. 
B)  in the debriefing session. 
C)  before they agree to participate in the experiment. 
D)  during the experimental session.

Researchers must reference every statement of fact and every idea or opinion not their own UNLESS

What does "fabrication of data" mean? Why would scientists engage in this behavior and what are the consequences to other researchers and the public in general?

Describe and give examples of several systematic sources of research ideas.

The informed consent contains all of the following EXCEPT:

What is an IRB?

How can researchers increase their chances of success in their research projects?

Any deception involved in the experiment is explained to participants

Psychological Research and the Research Methods Course

Qualitative Research Methods

Nonexperimental Methods: Descriptive Methods, Correlational Studies, Ex Post Facto Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sampling, and Basic Research Strategies

Using the Scientific Method in Psychology

Conducting a Good Experiment I: Variables and Control

Conducting a Good Experiment Ii: Final Considerations, Unanticipated Influences, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Internal and External Validity

Using Statistics to Answer Questions

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With More Than Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Multiple Independent Variables

Alternative Research Designs

Writing and Assembling an Apa-Format Research Report

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Exam 2: Developing a Good Research Idea and Conducting an Ethical Project

Researchers must reference every statement of fact and every idea or opinion not their own UNLESS

What does "fabrication of data" mean? Why would scientists engage in this behavior and what are the consequences to other researchers and the public in general?

Describe and give examples of several systematic sources of research ideas.

The informed consent contains all of the following EXCEPT:

What is an IRB?

How can researchers increase their chances of success in their research projects?

Any deception involved in the experiment is explained to participants

Psychological Research and the Research Methods Course

Qualitative Research Methods

Nonexperimental Methods: Descriptive Methods, Correlational Studies, Ex Post Facto Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sampling, and Basic Research Strategies

Using the Scientific Method in Psychology

Conducting a Good Experiment I: Variables and Control

Conducting a Good Experiment Ii: Final Considerations, Unanticipated Influences, and Cross-Cultural Issues

Internal and External Validity

Using Statistics to Answer Questions

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With More Than Two Groups

Designing, Conducting, Analyzing, and Interpreting Experiments With Multiple Independent Variables

Alternative Research Designs

Writing and Assembling an Apa-Format Research Report

Filters