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Psychological Investigations Quiz
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1What is event sampling?
- AA predetermined list of specific behaviours that are ticked when observed.
- BObservation of participants at certain events.
- CSampling participants from events.
2A snapshot study is a study conducted over a short period of time.
- ATrue
- BFalse
3What are the advantages of a likert scale?
- AQuantify responses and compare results easily.
- BParticipants can quickly complete the questionnaire.
- CIt's uses qualitative data that provides rich insight in to the participants thoughts, attitudes and feelings.
4Time sampling involves observations for set lengths of time at set intervals.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5Participant observation is when the participants observe each other and record what they observe.
- ATrue
- BFalse
6What are the disadvantages of participant observation?
- AObserver bias and ethical issues.
- BDemand characteristics and ethical issues.
- CSocial desirability and ethical issues.
7What is inter rater reliability?
- AThe extent to which different observers are able to observe and code behaviour in the same way.
- BThe extent to which different observers get the same results, if they are the same then they have high inter rater reliability.
8The advantages of participant observation are high ecological validity and detailed insight.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9How can you create high inter rater reliability?
- ABy having more then one observer, train them to use a coding system and compare their results.
- BUse lots of observers, if they are psychology students they won't need training.
10Observation is a research method that involves collecting data by watching people, there is no independent variable.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11What is a likert scale?
- AA type of rating scale that gives responses on a continuum.
- BA type of rating scale in which participants rate how much they like something.
- CA type of scale where participants rate the questions on the questionnaire.
12What type of observation is it when participants are observed in an environment created by the researcher?
- AStructured Observation
- BEvent Sampling
- CTime Sampling
13The disadvantages of structured observation are that it has high control and experimenter bias.
- ATrue
- BFalse
14What are the disadvantages of time sampling?
- ATime consuming and lower reliability as consistency may be harder during different time intervals.
- BMight miss other important behaviour in between intervals.
15An advantage of closed questions is that it is easy it analyse, compare and present data.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16What is a questionnaire?
- AA form of interview in which the researcher asks questions
- BA form written self report.
17What are closed questions?
- AParticipants select a response from a choice of predetermined options.
- BThere are only two responses to choose from.
18What is an advantage of time sampling?
- AReduces amount of time observing and may increase validity.
- BLow control and high validity
19An advantage of event sampling is that it limits the behaviours observed, reducing the chance of the behaviour being missed.
- ATrue
- BFalse
20An advantage of structured observation is that it has high control and is ethical.
- ATrue
- BFalse
21A longitudinal study is a study conducted over a long period of time.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22What are the disadvantages of using a likert scale?
- ALack of detail and central tendency bias.
- BToo much detail, hard to compare and analyse data
23An advantage of observation is that it had high control.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24An advantage of observation is that they have high ecological validity
- ATrue
- BFalse
25What is a disadvantage of open questions?
- AAble to answer to generally so can often give to much detail.
- BDifficult to analyse and compare data
- CParticipants can answer the question wrong (not the typical response wanted)
26What are the advantages of open questions?
- AAllows explanation.
- BCollects detailed qualitative data.
- CAllows for results to easily be compared.
27Self report is a research method in which participants report their personal beliefs and opinions.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28What is an open question?
- AParticipants can respond in any way they like and are not restricted.
- BParticipants can expand on their choice of answer from a predetermined list.
- CParticipants can only say certain responses but can explain why.
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