Question 1

The K•ABC correlated highly with the California Achievement Test, thereby demonstrating the K•ABC's _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The K•ABC correlated highly with the California...

Question 2

The points will cluster near the diagonal of a(n) ____ for a strong correlation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The points will cluster near the diagonal...

Question 3

A study using a cross-lagged panel correlation helps to solve the _______ problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  third variable 
B)  restriction of range 
C)  directionality 
D)  multiple regression 
A)  third variable 
B)  restriction of range 
C)  directionality 
D)  multiple regression

Question 4

If there is a strong relationship between variable A and variable B, it could be that A is causing B to occur, but it could also be that B is causing A to occur. This is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  directionality problem 
B)  third variable problem 
C)  nonlinearity problem 
D)  range restriction problem 
A)  directionality problem 
B)  third variable problem 
C)  nonlinearity problem 
D)  range restriction problem

Question 5

The same interpretation problems found in correlational studies also occur in

Accepted Answer

A)  experimental studies 
B)  studies with subject variables 
C)  mixed factorial studies 
D)  repeated-measures studies 
A)  experimental studies 
B)  studies with subject variables 
C)  mixed factorial studies 
D)  repeated-measures studies

Question 6

To address the directionality problem, correlations are calculated between measures that are taken at separate points in time in a(n) ________ correlational study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To address the directionality problem, correlations are...

Question 7

The coefficient of determination

Accepted Answer

A)  will never be a negative number 
B)  solves the directionality problem 
C)  enables conclusions about cause and effect in correlational studies 
D)  is always closer to 1.00 than the value for Pearson's r 
A)  will never be a negative number 
B)  solves the directionality problem 
C)  enables conclusions about cause and effect in correlational studies 
D)  is always closer to 1.00 than the value for Pearson's r

Question 8

What is the coefficient of determination and what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

The coefficient of determination, often

Question 9

Comparing K•ABC performance to performance on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills enables a researcher to evaluate

Accepted Answer

A)  the split-half reliability of the K•ABC 
B)  the criterion validity of the K•ABC 
C)  the test-retest reliability of the K•ABC 
D)  the amount of measurement error to be found in the K•ABC 
A)  the split-half reliability of the K•ABC 
B)  the criterion validity of the K•ABC 
C)  the test-retest reliability of the K•ABC 
D)  the amount of measurement error to be found in the K•ABC

Question 10

Multiple regression involves

Accepted Answer

A)  one bivariate procedure and two multivariate procedures 
B)  one criterion variable and two or more predictor variables 
C)  one predictor variable and two or more criterion variables 
D)  performing a bivariate regression procedure several times 
A)  one bivariate procedure and two multivariate procedures 
B)  one criterion variable and two or more predictor variables 
C)  one predictor variable and two or more criterion variables 
D)  performing a bivariate regression procedure several times

Question 11

Consider correlations of +.65 and -.65. How do they differ? In what way are they alike?

Accepted Answer

Correlations of +.65 and -.65 differ in

Question 12

Ed took a Civil Service Test and was subsequently hired by the Post Office, where he performed well. The Civil Service Test was used because

Accepted Answer

A)  it had been shown to be an effective predictor variable 
B)  it had been useful as a criterion variable 
C)  scores on the test correlated perfectly with IQ 
D)  scores on it regressed to the mean 
A)  it had been shown to be an effective predictor variable 
B)  it had been useful as a criterion variable 
C)  scores on the test correlated perfectly with IQ 
D)  scores on it regressed to the mean

Question 13

When is correlational research preferred over experimental research?

Accepted Answer

A)  whenever the researcher wishes to determine cause and effect relationships 
B)  whenever the researcher prefers to do field rather than laboratory research 
C)  whenever the study includes factors that cannot possibly be controlled 
D)  never - experimental studies are always preferred 
A)  whenever the researcher wishes to determine cause and effect relationships 
B)  whenever the researcher prefers to do field rather than laboratory research 
C)  whenever the study includes factors that cannot possibly be controlled 
D)  never - experimental studies are always preferred

Question 14

If there is a strong correlation between variables A and B, what is the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A is causing B 
B)  B is causing B 
C)  A and B are caused by C 
D)  could be any of the above - the correlation by itself does not allow one to decide 
A)  A is causing B 
B)  B is causing B 
C)  A and B are caused by C 
D)  could be any of the above - the correlation by itself does not allow one to decide

Question 15

Researchers evaluating the K•ABC intelligence test calculated a split-half reliability. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  they correlated performance at time 1 with a repeat performance at time 2 
B)  they looked to see if performance was correlated with the California Achievement 
C)  they correlated subsets of items within the same subtest of the K•ABC 
D)  they determined that K•ABC scores correlated with scores on the Stanford-Binet IQ 
A)  they correlated performance at time 1 with a repeat performance at time 2 
B)  they looked to see if performance was correlated with the California Achievement 
C)  they correlated subsets of items within the same subtest of the K•ABC 
D)  they determined that K•ABC scores correlated with scores on the Stanford-Binet IQ

Question 16

In McClelland's famous study on the "achieving society,"

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement themes were assessed by examining children's literature 
B)  there was a correlation between geography and societal achievement (more achievement 
C)  societies achieved more if they limited access to children's literature 
D)  there was a high correlation between IQ and a society's achievement 
A)  achievement themes were assessed by examining children's literature 
B)  there was a correlation between geography and societal achievement (more achievement 
C)  societies achieved more if they limited access to children's literature 
D)  there was a high correlation between IQ and a society's achievement

Question 17

According to Galton, tall parents had tall children, but the children wouldn't be quite as tall as their parents. That is, Galton discovered the phenomenon of

Accepted Answer

A)  a negative correlation (but not the positive correlation, which had already been discovered) 
B)  regression to the mean 
C)  restriction of range 
D)  multiple regression 
A)  a negative correlation (but not the positive correlation, which had already been discovered) 
B)  regression to the mean 
C)  restriction of range 
D)  multiple regression

Question 18

In order for Pearson's r to be calculated,

Accepted Answer

A)  both variables must be measured on a ratio scale 
B)  the relationship must be a linear one 
C)  at least one of the variables must have a restricted range 
D)  the variables must be measured on at least an ordinal scale 
A)  both variables must be measured on a ratio scale 
B)  the relationship must be a linear one 
C)  at least one of the variables must have a restricted range 
D)  the variables must be measured on at least an ordinal scale

Question 19

A study using a partial correlation helps to solve the _______ problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  third variable 
B)  restriction of range 
C)  directionality 
D)  multiple regression 
A)  third variable 
B)  restriction of range 
C)  directionality 
D)  multiple regression

Question 20

On the basis of using a(n) _________ procedure, Spearman argued that there exists a general intelligence (g), possessed to some degree by everyone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the basis of using a(n) _________...

The K•ABC correlated highly with the California Achievement Test, thereby demonstrating the K•ABC's _________.

The points will cluster near the diagonal of a(n) ____ for a strong correlation.

A study using a cross-lagged panel correlation helps to solve the _______ problem.

If there is a strong relationship between variable A and variable B, it could be that A is causing B to occur, but it could also be that B is causing A to occur. This is known as the

The same interpretation problems found in correlational studies also occur in

To address the directionality problem, correlations are calculated between measures that are taken at separate points in time in a(n) ________ correlational study.

The coefficient of determination

What is the coefficient of determination and what does it mean?

Comparing K•ABC performance to performance on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills enables a researcher to evaluate

Multiple regression involves

Consider correlations of +.65 and -.65. How do they differ? In what way are they alike?

Ed took a Civil Service Test and was subsequently hired by the Post Office, where he performed well. The Civil Service Test was used because

When is correlational research preferred over experimental research?

If there is a strong correlation between variables A and B, what is the most likely explanation?

Researchers evaluating the K•ABC intelligence test calculated a split-half reliability. What does this mean?

In McClelland's famous study on the "achieving society,"

According to Galton, tall parents had tall children, but the children wouldn't be quite as tall as their parents. That is, Galton discovered the phenomenon of

In order for Pearson's r to be calculated,

A study using a partial correlation helps to solve the _______ problem.

On the basis of using a(n) _________ procedure, Spearman argued that there exists a general intelligence (g), possessed to some degree by everyone.

Scientific Thinking in Psychology

Ethics in Psychological Research

Developing Ideas for Research in Psychology

Measurement, Sampling, and Data Analysis

Introduction to Experimental Research

Control Problems in Experimental Research

Experimental Design 1: Single Factor Designs

Experimental Design II: Factorial Designs

Quasi-Experimental Designs Applied Research

Small N Designs

Descriptive Research Methods

Filters

Exam 9: Correlational Research

The K•ABC correlated highly with the California Achievement Test, thereby demonstrating the K•ABC's _________.

The points will cluster near the diagonal of a(n) ____ for a strong correlation.

A study using a cross-lagged panel correlation helps to solve the _______ problem.

If there is a strong relationship between variable A and variable B, it could be that A is causing B to occur, but it could also be that B is causing A to occur. This is known as the

The same interpretation problems found in correlational studies also occur in

To address the directionality problem, correlations are calculated between measures that are taken at separate points in time in a(n) ________ correlational study.

The coefficient of determination

What is the coefficient of determination and what does it mean?

Comparing K•ABC performance to performance on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills enables a researcher to evaluate

Multiple regression involves

Consider correlations of +.65 and -.65. How do they differ? In what way are they alike?

Ed took a Civil Service Test and was subsequently hired by the Post Office, where he performed well. The Civil Service Test was used because

When is correlational research preferred over experimental research?

If there is a strong correlation between variables A and B, what is the most likely explanation?

Researchers evaluating the K•ABC intelligence test calculated a split-half reliability. What does this mean?

In McClelland's famous study on the "achieving society,"

According to Galton, tall parents had tall children, but the children wouldn't be quite as tall as their parents. That is, Galton discovered the phenomenon of

In order for Pearson's r to be calculated,

A study using a partial correlation helps to solve the _______ problem.

On the basis of using a(n) _________ procedure, Spearman argued that there exists a general intelligence (g), possessed to some degree by everyone.

Scientific Thinking in Psychology

Ethics in Psychological Research

Developing Ideas for Research in Psychology

Measurement, Sampling, and Data Analysis

Introduction to Experimental Research

Control Problems in Experimental Research

Experimental Design 1: Single Factor Designs

Experimental Design II: Factorial Designs

Quasi-Experimental Designs Applied Research

Small N Designs

Descriptive Research Methods

Filters