Exam 2: Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Kinsey's samples represented the general United States population during the 1940s.

According to the National Surveys on Family Growth, which of the following is True of the gender gap between males and females 15-19 year olds who report engaging in sexual intercourse over the last two decades?

Researchers in human sexuality must try to avoid introducing their own biased attitudes into the study.

Which of the following characterized initial public reactions to Masters and Johnson's research?

Briefly describe two problems that may jeopardize the quality of information obtained in case studies.

Which of the following scientists would typically specialize and engage in ethnographic research?

Marcelo wonders if people masturbate because they do not have partners available to have sex with. He predicts that people having frequent sex will masturbate less, and that people who have less sex will masturbate more due to their "deprivation." He creates a survey to ask people how frequently they currently have sex and how frequently they masturbate. He finds the opposite of his prediction! Marcelo's experience is an example of

Define the assumptions behind correlational research and explain the different types of correlation.

None of the national surveys on sexuality in the United States have included Americans under 18 years old.

A case study can be conducted on an individual or on a small group.

In his studies, Kinsey used

In correlational studies, there is evidence that Viagra causes risky sexual behavior.

Because Kinsey's research participants were grouped from various organizations and communities, his sample was

Margaret Mead studied sexual abuse of children in three primitive societies.

Scientists take precautions to keep naturalistic observations

All of the following are elements of the scientific method EXCEPT

The correlational method can be used for all of the following EXCEPT to

Individuals participating in a research study make up a

Assuring anonymity to survey respondents may encourage them to disclose intimate information.

The process of gathering information from volunteer respondents about their knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors is called