Exam 13: The Descriptive Research Strategy.

One advantage of Likert-type rating scale questions is that they produce numerical scores that can be evaluated with standard statistical methods such as computing means.

(True/False)

5.0/5

(97)

Question 41

When researchers apply behavioral observation techniques to historical records in order to measure behaviors that occurred in the past,the measurement process is called ____.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(70)

Question 42

A researcher who wanted to observe behaviors in a private social club would probably need to use ____.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(89)

Question 43

What is the purpose for using habituation in an observational research study?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(84)

Question 44

Describe the primary distinction between descriptive research and other research strategies.

(Essay)

4.9/5

(86)

Question 45

The general goal of a research study using the descriptive research strategy is to ____.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(79)

Question 46

In an observational study of autistic children,you record how much time each child spends playing alone during a 30 minute observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(91)

Question 47

Which statement identifies a potential problem with Internet surveys?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(75)

Question 48

The ____ method for quantifying observations involves counting the number of times a behavior occurs in a specified period of time.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(83)

Question 49

Archival research involves applying the techniques of behavioral observation to record behaviors in books or movies.

(True/False)

4.7/5

(85)

Question 50

During a study using the behavioral research strategy,it is common to have two observers record behavior simultaneously.What is the purpose for this procedure?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(90)

Question 51

The case study design can be useful for studying unusual clinical cases such as rare psychiatric disorders.

(True/False)

4.7/5

(89)

Question 52

In the observational study of adolescents at the mall,you count the number of social interaction behaviors that occur within a one-hour observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(85)

Question 53

What is an advantage to administering a survey over the Internet?

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(66)

Question 54

In an observational study of children in a daycare center,you alternate one minute of observation with one minute of recording behavior.This is an example of ____ sampling.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(89)

Question 55

The goal of the descriptive research strategy is to describe the relationships that exist between variables.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(68)

Question 56

Jane Goodall's research,examining the behavior of chimps in Africa,is an example of ____.

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(65)

Question 57

A limitation of descriptive studies is that they cannot assess the causal relationship between variables.

(True/False)

4.8/5

(93)

Question 58

Describe the three types of behavioral observation and briefly explain the circumstances under which each is used.

(Essay)

4.8/5

(84)

Question 59

Essay questions on an exam are examples of ____ items.

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(86)

Question 60

Showing 41 - 60 of 67

One advantage of Likert-type rating scale questions is that they produce numerical scores that can be evaluated with standard statistical methods such as computing means.

When researchers apply behavioral observation techniques to historical records in order to measure behaviors that occurred in the past,the measurement process is called ____.

A researcher who wanted to observe behaviors in a private social club would probably need to use ____.

What is the purpose for using habituation in an observational research study?

Describe the primary distinction between descriptive research and other research strategies.

The general goal of a research study using the descriptive research strategy is to ____.

In an observational study of autistic children,you record how much time each child spends playing alone during a 30 minute observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.

Which statement identifies a potential problem with Internet surveys?

The ____ method for quantifying observations involves counting the number of times a behavior occurs in a specified period of time.

Archival research involves applying the techniques of behavioral observation to record behaviors in books or movies.

During a study using the behavioral research strategy,it is common to have two observers record behavior simultaneously.What is the purpose for this procedure?

The case study design can be useful for studying unusual clinical cases such as rare psychiatric disorders.

In the observational study of adolescents at the mall,you count the number of social interaction behaviors that occur within a one-hour observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.

What is an advantage to administering a survey over the Internet?

In an observational study of children in a daycare center,you alternate one minute of observation with one minute of recording behavior.This is an example of ____ sampling.

The goal of the descriptive research strategy is to describe the relationships that exist between variables.

Jane Goodall's research,examining the behavior of chimps in Africa,is an example of ____.

A limitation of descriptive studies is that they cannot assess the causal relationship between variables.

Describe the three types of behavioral observation and briefly explain the circumstances under which each is used.

Essay questions on an exam are examples of ____ items.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

Filters

Exam 13: The Descriptive Research Strategy.

One advantage of Likert-type rating scale questions is that they produce numerical scores that can be evaluated with standard statistical methods such as computing means.

When researchers apply behavioral observation techniques to historical records in order to measure behaviors that occurred in the past,the measurement process is called ____.

A researcher who wanted to observe behaviors in a private social club would probably need to use ____.

What is the purpose for using habituation in an observational research study?

Describe the primary distinction between descriptive research and other research strategies.

The general goal of a research study using the descriptive research strategy is to ____.

In an observational study of autistic children,you record how much time each child spends playing alone during a 30 minute observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.​

Which statement identifies a potential problem with Internet surveys?

The ____ method for quantifying observations involves counting the number of times a behavior occurs in a specified period of time.

Archival research involves applying the techniques of behavioral observation to record behaviors in books or movies.

During a study using the behavioral research strategy,it is common to have two observers record behavior simultaneously.What is the purpose for this procedure?

The case study design can be useful for studying unusual clinical cases such as rare psychiatric disorders.​

In the observational study of adolescents at the mall,you count the number of social interaction behaviors that occur within a one-hour observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.​

What is an advantage to administering a survey over the Internet?​

In an observational study of children in a daycare center,you alternate one minute of observation with one minute of recording behavior.This is an example of ____ sampling.

The goal of the descriptive research strategy is to describe the relationships that exist between variables.​

Jane Goodall's research,examining the behavior of chimps in Africa,is an example of ____.

A limitation of descriptive studies is that they cannot assess the causal relationship between variables.

Describe the three types of behavioral observation and briefly explain the circumstances under which each is used.

Essay questions on an exam are examples of ____ items.

Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method.

Research Ideas and Hypotheses.

Defining and Measuring Variables.

Ethics in Research.

Selecting Research Participants.

Research Strategies and Validity.

The Experimental Research Strategy.

Experimental Designs: Between Subjects Design.

Experimental Designs Within Subjects Design.

The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group,Pre–Post,and Developmental Designs.

Factorial Designs.

The Correlational Research Strategy.

Single-Subject Research Designs.

Statistical Evaluation of Data.

Writing an APA-Style Research Report.

Filters

In an observational study of autistic children,you record how much time each child spends playing alone during a 30 minute observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.

The case study design can be useful for studying unusual clinical cases such as rare psychiatric disorders.

In the observational study of adolescents at the mall,you count the number of social interaction behaviors that occur within a one-hour observation period.This is an example of the ____ method of quantifying behavior.

What is an advantage to administering a survey over the Internet?

The goal of the descriptive research strategy is to describe the relationships that exist between variables.