Exam 2: Research Methods in Io Psychology

Briefly describe the differences between predictive validity and concurrent validity. Then, for one of these types of validity, briefly describe how to conduct a relevant study to provide this evidence.

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Question 101

Identify and describe two of the additional stipulations set forth by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association (beyond the five general principles).

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Question 102

Which method of data collection is MOST frequently used in I/O psychology?

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Question 103

The scientific philosopher Karl Popper stated that science is really about:

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Question 104

Dependent variables are frequently referred to as:

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Question 105

Draw a normal distribution, including the standard deviations and the percentage of observations within the standard deviation units.

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Question 106

What is the key difference between an experiment and a quasi-experiment?

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Question 107

What is the difference between a field experiment and a lab experiment? How do they differ in terms of internal validity and external validity?

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Question 108

If one develops a new measure of employee motivation and demonstrates that the measure is not related to dissimilar constructs, then he/she has demonstrated:

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Question 109

After designing a study, the next step in the research process involves:

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Question 110

In an experiment, a researcher is investigating the effects of two types of rewards on employee motivation. The independent variable in this experiment is:

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Question 111

Researchers are using _ when they start with data and create a theory to explain it; and they are using _ when they start with a theory and collect data to support or refute that theory.

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Question 112

In an experiment, the variable of interest-that is, the variable the experiment is designed to assess-is known as the:

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Question 113

_____ is the most useful measure of dispersion and is calculated by subtracting scores from the mean, adding the squared differences, and dividing the sum by the total number of scores.

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Question 114

In I/O psychology, a rule of thumb for the reliability of measures is to have reliability levels of AT LEAST:

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Question 115

Using _____, we can conclude ONLY that results either do or do not indicate a relationship between the variables of interest.

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Question 116

Which of these is a goal of science?

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Question 117

Professor Sandhurst collects data from employees before developing a theory of job satisfaction. This approach is known as:

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Question 118

Dr. Chinua is conducting a lab study. The situation is very artificial, and participants may not always behave normally. However, Dr. Chinua can very carefully control the conditions so that he can be certain that the effects that he sees on the dependent variable result from changes in the independent variable. His research is high in _, but low in _.

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Question 119

One would expect that the higher a GPA that someone has, the fewer classes he or she skips. In this case, one would expect a _____ between GPA and classes skipped.

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Question 120

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Briefly describe the differences between predictive validity and concurrent validity. Then, for one of these types of validity, briefly describe how to conduct a relevant study to provide this evidence.

Identify and describe two of the additional stipulations set forth by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association (beyond the five general principles).

Which method of data collection is MOST frequently used in I/O psychology?

The scientific philosopher Karl Popper stated that science is really about:

Dependent variables are frequently referred to as:

Draw a normal distribution, including the standard deviations and the percentage of observations within the standard deviation units.

What is the key difference between an experiment and a quasi-experiment?

What is the difference between a field experiment and a lab experiment? How do they differ in terms of internal validity and external validity?

If one develops a new measure of employee motivation and demonstrates that the measure is not related to dissimilar constructs, then he/she has demonstrated:

After designing a study, the next step in the research process involves:

In an experiment, a researcher is investigating the effects of two types of rewards on employee motivation. The independent variable in this experiment is:

Researchers are using _ when they start with data and create a theory to explain it; and they are using _ when they start with a theory and collect data to support or refute that theory.

In an experiment, the variable of interest-that is, the variable the experiment is designed to assess-is known as the:

_____ is the most useful measure of dispersion and is calculated by subtracting scores from the mean, adding the squared differences, and dividing the sum by the total number of scores.

In I/O psychology, a rule of thumb for the reliability of measures is to have reliability levels of AT LEAST:

Using _____, we can conclude ONLY that results either do or do not indicate a relationship between the variables of interest.

Which of these is a goal of science?

Professor Sandhurst collects data from employees before developing a theory of job satisfaction. This approach is known as:

One would expect that the higher a GPA that someone has, the fewer classes he or she skips. In this case, one would expect a _____ between GPA and classes skipped.

Io Psychology: Then and Now

Job Analysis

Criterion Measurement

Performance Appraisal

Predictors

Selection Decisions and Personnel Law

Training and Development

Motivation

Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences

Stress and Worker Well-Being

Group Processes and Work Teams

Leadership

Organizational Theory and Development

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Exam 2: Research Methods in Io Psychology

Briefly describe the differences between predictive validity and concurrent validity. Then, for one of these types of validity, briefly describe how to conduct a relevant study to provide this evidence.

Identify and describe two of the additional stipulations set forth by the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association (beyond the five general principles).

Which method of data collection is MOST frequently used in I/O psychology?

The scientific philosopher Karl Popper stated that science is really about:

Dependent variables are frequently referred to as:

Draw a normal distribution, including the standard deviations and the percentage of observations within the standard deviation units.

What is the key difference between an experiment and a quasi-experiment?

What is the difference between a field experiment and a lab experiment? How do they differ in terms of internal validity and external validity?

If one develops a new measure of employee motivation and demonstrates that the measure is not related to dissimilar constructs, then he/she has demonstrated:

After designing a study, the next step in the research process involves:

In an experiment, a researcher is investigating the effects of two types of rewards on employee motivation. The independent variable in this experiment is:

Researchers are using _____ when they start with data and create a theory to explain it; and they are using _____ when they start with a theory and collect data to support or refute that theory.

In an experiment, the variable of interest-that is, the variable the experiment is designed to assess-is known as the:

_____ is the most useful measure of dispersion and is calculated by subtracting scores from the mean, adding the squared differences, and dividing the sum by the total number of scores.

In I/O psychology, a rule of thumb for the reliability of measures is to have reliability levels of AT LEAST:

Using _____, we can conclude ONLY that results either do or do not indicate a relationship between the variables of interest.

Which of these is a goal of science?

Professor Sandhurst collects data from employees before developing a theory of job satisfaction. This approach is known as:

One would expect that the higher a GPA that someone has, the fewer classes he or she skips. In this case, one would expect a _____ between GPA and classes skipped.

Io Psychology: Then and Now

Job Analysis

Criterion Measurement

Performance Appraisal

Predictors

Selection Decisions and Personnel Law

Training and Development

Motivation

Job Attitudes: Antecedents and Consequences

Stress and Worker Well-Being

Group Processes and Work Teams

Leadership

Organizational Theory and Development

Filters

Researchers are using _ when they start with data and create a theory to explain it; and they are using _ when they start with a theory and collect data to support or refute that theory.