Question 1

Which of the following statements is TRUE

Accepted Answer

A) Correlational tests are considered experimental tests. 
B) Cross-sectional studies incorporate pre-test/post-test procedures. 
C) Longitudinal studies are at an advantage over other studies because of attrition rates. 
D) Intervention studies that do not include control groups limit the researcher's ability to determine the true effectiveness of the intervention. 
A) Correlational tests are considered experimental tests. 
B) Cross-sectional studies incorporate pre-test/post-test procedures. 
C) Longitudinal studies are at an advantage over other studies because of attrition rates. 
D) Intervention studies that do not include control groups limit the researcher's ability to determine the true effectiveness of the intervention.

Question 2

The Framingham Heart Study was completed in the year 2000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Martina is part of a study on heart rate and exercise.Her heart rate is measured before walking on a treadmill and then again after walking on the treadmill.What type of study is she participating in

Accepted Answer

A) Longitudinal 
B) Cohort 
C) Intervention 
D) Directional 
A) Longitudinal 
B) Cohort 
C) Intervention 
D) Directional

Question 4

Epidemiologists are analogous to

Accepted Answer

A) Psychologists. 
B) Medical detectives. 
C) Government workers. 
D) School teachers. 
A) Psychologists. 
B) Medical detectives. 
C) Government workers. 
D) School teachers.

Question 5

_____ refers to the total number of cases (old and new) of a specific disease in a given population.

Accepted Answer

A) Prevalence 
B) Incidence 
C) Relative risk 
D) Morbidity 
A) Prevalence 
B) Incidence 
C) Relative risk 
D) Morbidity

Question 6

Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in the following case vignette: Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of stress on memory retention.

Accepted Answer

independent variable

Question 7

One of the limits of a correlational study is that

Accepted Answer

A) It does not provide researchers with reliable information if the coefficient value is less than 0.30. 
B) It does not provide information on the strength of a relationship between two variables. 
C) It does not determine a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables. 
D) It does not recognize negative correlations. 
A) It does not provide researchers with reliable information if the coefficient value is less than 0.30. 
B) It does not provide information on the strength of a relationship between two variables. 
C) It does not determine a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables. 
D) It does not recognize negative correlations.

Question 8

The Pearson Correlation Coefficient provides qualitative research data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is used to determine whether or not a relationship exists between two or more variables.

Accepted Answer

A) Case study research 
B) Experimental research 
C) Qualitative research 
D) Correlational research 
A) Case study research 
B) Experimental research 
C) Qualitative research 
D) Correlational research

Question 10

Dr.Higgins is interested in the immediate, or _____ cause of a recent outbreak of the flu.

Accepted Answer

A) Distal 
B) Proximal 
C) Incidental 
D) Ecological 
A) Distal 
B) Proximal 
C) Incidental 
D) Ecological

Question 11

The most significant finding of the Framingham Heart Study was that over 5000 individuals developed heart disease over the course of a 10-year period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Framingham Heart Study was the first to demonstrate an association between coronary heart disease and _____.

Accepted Answer

environmen

Question 13

The _____ identified three fundamental, ethical principles for the protection of human subjects.

Accepted Answer

A) World Medical Association 
B) National Research Act of 1974 
C) National Commission of Biomedical Research and Regulation 
D) Belmont Report 
A) World Medical Association 
B) National Research Act of 1974 
C) National Commission of Biomedical Research and Regulation 
D) Belmont Report

Question 14

The Johns Hopkins study of asthma in the opening story of Chapter 2 is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) Randomized clinical trial. 
B) Intervention study. 
C) Community-based study. 
D) Prospective study. 
A) Randomized clinical trial. 
B) Intervention study. 
C) Community-based study. 
D) Prospective study.

Question 15

Correlation implies causality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following would be considered a distal cause of heart disease

Accepted Answer

A) Staph infection 
B) E.coli bacteria 
C) Congenital defects 
D) All of the above 
A) Staph infection 
B) E.coli bacteria 
C) Congenital defects 
D) All of the above

Question 17

The variable manipulated or controlled in an experimental study is called the

Accepted Answer

A) Dependent variable. 
B) Independent variable. 
C) Correlational variable. 
D) Null hypothesis. 
A) Dependent variable. 
B) Independent variable. 
C) Correlational variable. 
D) Null hypothesis.

Question 18

Individuals who are unable to understand the research design and to give consent responsibly are considered to have

Accepted Answer

A) Diminished mental capacity. 
B) A mental illness. 
C) A physical disability. 
D) Reduced consciousness. 
A) Diminished mental capacity. 
B) A mental illness. 
C) A physical disability. 
D) Reduced consciousness.

Question 19

A pre-test, or baseline measure, is used with a(n) _____ study.

Accepted Answer

A) Cross-sectional 
B) Longitudinal 
C) Intervention 
D) Qualitative 
A) Cross-sectional 
B) Longitudinal 
C) Intervention 
D) Qualitative

Question 20

An increase in height and a decrease in weight is an example of a negative correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is TRUE

The Framingham Heart Study was completed in the year 2000.

Martina is part of a study on heart rate and exercise.Her heart rate is measured before walking on a treadmill and then again after walking on the treadmill.What type of study is she participating in

Epidemiologists are analogous to

_____ refers to the total number of cases (old and new) of a specific disease in a given population.

Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in the following case vignette: Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of stress on memory retention.

One of the limits of a correlational study is that

The Pearson Correlation Coefficient provides qualitative research data.

_____ is used to determine whether or not a relationship exists between two or more variables.

Dr.Higgins is interested in the immediate, or _____ cause of a recent outbreak of the flu.

The most significant finding of the Framingham Heart Study was that over 5000 individuals developed heart disease over the course of a 10-year period.

The Framingham Heart Study was the first to demonstrate an association between coronary heart disease and _____.

The _____ identified three fundamental, ethical principles for the protection of human subjects.

The Johns Hopkins study of asthma in the opening story of Chapter 2 is an example of a(n)

Correlation implies causality.

Which of the following would be considered a distal cause of heart disease

The variable manipulated or controlled in an experimental study is called the

Individuals who are unable to understand the research design and to give consent responsibly are considered to have

A pre-test, or baseline measure, is used with a(n) _____ study.

An increase in height and a decrease in weight is an example of a negative correlation.

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Exam 2: Research Methods

Which of the following statements is TRUE

The Framingham Heart Study was completed in the year 2000.

Martina is part of a study on heart rate and exercise.Her heart rate is measured before walking on a treadmill and then again after walking on the treadmill.What type of study is she participating in

Epidemiologists are analogous to

_____ refers to the total number of cases (old and new) of a specific disease in a given population.

Identify the independent variable and dependent variable in the following case vignette: Researchers are conducting a study to determine the effects of stress on memory retention.

One of the limits of a correlational study is that

The Pearson Correlation Coefficient provides qualitative research data.

_____ is used to determine whether or not a relationship exists between two or more variables.

Dr.Higgins is interested in the immediate, or _____ cause of a recent outbreak of the flu.

The most significant finding of the Framingham Heart Study was that over 5000 individuals developed heart disease over the course of a 10-year period.

The Framingham Heart Study was the first to demonstrate an association between coronary heart disease and _____.

The _____ identified three fundamental, ethical principles for the protection of human subjects.

The Johns Hopkins study of asthma in the opening story of Chapter 2 is an example of a(n)

Correlation implies causality.

Which of the following would be considered a distal cause of heart disease

The variable manipulated or controlled in an experimental study is called the

Individuals who are unable to understand the research design and to give consent responsibly are considered to have

A pre-test, or baseline measure, is used with a(n) _____ study.

An increase in height and a decrease in weight is an example of a negative correlation.

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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