Question 1

Which of the following components of the research process should be conducted first?

Accepted Answer

A)  conducting the project 
B)  literature review 
C)  coming up with the hypothesis 
D)  analysis of research findings 
A)  conducting the project 
B)  literature review 
C)  coming up with the hypothesis 
D)  analysis of research findings B

Question 2

Briefly describe the steps involved in the research process.

Accepted Answer

The research process involves several key steps. First, the researcher must identify a research topic or question and conduct a literature review to understand the existing knowledge on the topic. Then, the researcher formulates a research hypothesis or question and designs a research methodology to test it. This may involve collecting and analyzing data, conducting experiments, or using other research methods. Once the data is collected, the researcher analyzes it and draws conclusions based on the findings. Finally, the researcher communicates the results through a research paper, presentation, or other means, and may also seek to publish the findings in a peer-reviewed journal. Throughout the process, it is important to adhere to ethical guidelines and consider the potential impact of the research on society.

Question 3

Which of the following steps in the research process occurs AFTER the data are collected?

Accepted Answer

A)  formulate the hypothesis 
B)  conduct a literature review 
C)  make decisions in terms of past research and theory 
D)  consider theories relevant to your project 
A)  formulate the hypothesis 
B)  conduct a literature review 
C)  make decisions in terms of past research and theory 
D)  consider theories relevant to your project C

Question 4

Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

A theory and a hypothesis are both criti

Question 5

The first step in the research process is to

Accepted Answer

A)  review the literature on your topic. 
B)  develop a research plan. 
C)  find a problem or question to examine. 
D)  consider the relevant theories. 
A)  review the literature on your topic. 
B)  develop a research plan. 
C)  find a problem or question to examine. 
D)  consider the relevant theories.

Question 6

Theoretical Considerations: What theory or theories guided this research (if any)?

Accepted Answer

No specifi

Question 7

Literature Review: Briefly describe some of the research reviewed in the introduction.

Accepted Answer

The authors reviewed research on (a) cha

Question 8

Hypothesis: What was the hypothesis or hypotheses? (Note: There were several hypotheses related to gender, personality, and first impressions)

Accepted Answer

They hypothesized that (a) "good" handsh

Question 9

A "literature review" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  researchers reviewing their writing before publishing it in a professional journal. 
B)  researchers reviewing their presentation before presenting it at a professional society meeting. 
C)  consulting previous research on a topic. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  researchers reviewing their writing before publishing it in a professional journal. 
B)  researchers reviewing their presentation before presenting it at a professional society meeting. 
C)  consulting previous research on a topic. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 10

Janell has discovered in her literature review that people often learn by imitation and observation (termed social learning). For example, when children see an adult behave violently toward a doll, they often imitate this violent behavior. Janell decides to do a study in which children who are initially afraid of snakes either view an adult playing with a snake or view nothing at all. She thinks that the children who view an adult playing with a snake will be more likely to later pet a snake than children who view nothing at all. Which of the following statements best represents the hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Social learning refers to the idea that people often learn by imitation and observation." 
B)  "Children who view an adult playing with a snake will be more likely to later pet a snake than children who view nothing at all." 
C)  "Past research has found that when children see an adult behave violently toward a doll, they often imitate the violent behavior." 
D)  All of the above can be considered hypotheses. 
A)  "Social learning refers to the idea that people often learn by imitation and observation." 
B)  "Children who view an adult playing with a snake will be more likely to later pet a snake than children who view nothing at all." 
C)  "Past research has found that when children see an adult behave violently toward a doll, they often imitate the violent behavior." 
D)  All of the above can be considered hypotheses.

Question 11

Data Analysis and Statistical Decisions: Briefly describe the main results of the study. (Hint: If you are having trouble understanding the Results section, read the beginning of the Discussion section or the Abstract for a synopsis).

Accepted Answer

(a) Men's handshakes were firmer than wo

Question 12

The general plan for selecting participants, assigning participants to experimental conditions, controlling extraneous variables, and gathering data is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis. 
B)  theory. 
C)  research design. 
D)  literature review. 
A)  hypothesis. 
B)  theory. 
C)  research design. 
D)  literature review.

Question 13

According to the textbook, psychologists utilize many different research designs to answer the diverse questions that they pose. Which of the following is NOT one of the research designs used by psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ex post facto studies 
B)  Experiments 
C)  Qualitative research studies 
D)  All of the above are used by psychologists. 
A)  Ex post facto studies 
B)  Experiments 
C)  Qualitative research studies 
D)  All of the above are used by psychologists.

Question 14

A theory is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  organize existing scientific data. 
B)  guide new research. 
C)  Both (a) and (b). 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  organize existing scientific data. 
B)  guide new research. 
C)  Both (a) and (b). 
D)  None of the above.

Question 15

A formal statement of the relation among the variables or factors of interest in a particular research area is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothesis. 
B)  research plan. 
C)  theory. 
D)  experiment. 
A)  hypothesis. 
B)  research plan. 
C)  theory. 
D)  experiment.

Question 16

Which of the following steps in the research process will often result in doing statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis of research findings 
B)  decisions in terms of past research and theory 
C)  theoretical considerations 
D)  literature review 
A)  analysis of research findings 
B)  decisions in terms of past research and theory 
C)  theoretical considerations 
D)  literature review

Question 17

Research Design: Briefly describe the research design. For example, how many participants were in the study? What did those participants do as part of their participation?

Accepted Answer

There were 48 men and 64 women who parti

Question 18

Decisions in Terms of Past Research and Theory: Was the hypothesis supported? How do these results fit in with past research?

Accepted Answer

In general, the hypotheses were supporte

Question 19

The experimenter's predicted outcome of a research project is the

Accepted Answer

A)  research hypothesis. 
B)  research theory. 
C)  research design. 
D)  research report. 
A)  research hypothesis. 
B)  research theory. 
C)  research design. 
D)  research report.

Question 20

Which of the following is a reason given in your textbook for why the Research Methods course is important?

Accepted Answer

A)  A course in research methods can help with other psychology courses. 
B)  A course in research methods can help with research that students may conduct in their post-graduation jobs. 
C)  A course in research methods can help students become more savvy consumers of research. 
D)  All of above. 
A)  A course in research methods can help with other psychology courses. 
B)  A course in research methods can help with research that students may conduct in their post-graduation jobs. 
C)  A course in research methods can help students become more savvy consumers of research. 
D)  All of above.

Which of the following components of the research process should be conducted first?

Briefly describe the steps involved in the research process.

Which of the following steps in the research process occurs AFTER the data are collected?

Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.

The first step in the research process is to

Theoretical Considerations: What theory or theories guided this research (if any)?

Literature Review: Briefly describe some of the research reviewed in the introduction.

Hypothesis: What was the hypothesis or hypotheses? (Note: There were several hypotheses related to gender, personality, and first impressions)

A "literature review" refers to

Data Analysis and Statistical Decisions: Briefly describe the main results of the study. (Hint: If you are having trouble understanding the Results section, read the beginning of the Discussion section or the Abstract for a synopsis).

The general plan for selecting participants, assigning participants to experimental conditions, controlling extraneous variables, and gathering data is known as the

According to the textbook, psychologists utilize many different research designs to answer the diverse questions that they pose. Which of the following is NOT one of the research designs used by psychologists?

A theory is designed to

A formal statement of the relation among the variables or factors of interest in a particular research area is a(n)

Which of the following steps in the research process will often result in doing statistics?

Research Design: Briefly describe the research design. For example, how many participants were in the study? What did those participants do as part of their participation?

Decisions in Terms of Past Research and Theory: Was the hypothesis supported? How do these results fit in with past research?

The experimenter's predicted outcome of a research project is the

Which of the following is a reason given in your textbook for why the Research Methods course is important?

Developing a Good Research Idea and Conducting an Ethical Project

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 1: Psychological Research and the Research Methods Course

Which of the following components of the research process should be conducted first?

Briefly describe the steps involved in the research process.

Which of the following steps in the research process occurs AFTER the data are collected?

Distinguish between a theory and a hypothesis.

The first step in the research process is to

Theoretical Considerations: What theory or theories guided this research (if any)?

Literature Review: Briefly describe some of the research reviewed in the introduction.

Hypothesis: What was the hypothesis or hypotheses? (Note: There were several hypotheses related to gender, personality, and first impressions)

A "literature review" refers to

Data Analysis and Statistical Decisions: Briefly describe the main results of the study. (Hint: If you are having trouble understanding the Results section, read the beginning of the Discussion section or the Abstract for a synopsis).

The general plan for selecting participants, assigning participants to experimental conditions, controlling extraneous variables, and gathering data is known as the

According to the textbook, psychologists utilize many different research designs to answer the diverse questions that they pose. Which of the following is NOT one of the research designs used by psychologists?

A theory is designed to

A formal statement of the relation among the variables or factors of interest in a particular research area is a(n)

Which of the following steps in the research process will often result in doing statistics?

Research Design: Briefly describe the research design. For example, how many participants were in the study? What did those participants do as part of their participation?

Decisions in Terms of Past Research and Theory: Was the hypothesis supported? How do these results fit in with past research?

The experimenter's predicted outcome of a research project is the

Which of the following is a reason given in your textbook for why the Research Methods course is important?

Developing a Good Research Idea and Conducting an Ethical Project

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