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Chapter 3 - RDA1 definitions
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1Degree to which the results of a study apply to individuals and realistic behaviours outside the study is:
- AExternal validity
- BInternal validity
- CReliability
- DInterrater reliability
2Degree to which a study provides causal information about behaviour is:
- AInternal validity
- BReliability
- CExternal validity
- DInterrater reliability
3Degree to which the results of a study can be replicated under similar conditions is:
- AExternal validity
- BInternal validity
- CReliability
- DDouble-blind
4The definition of an abstract concept used by a research to measure or manipulate the concept is:
- AOperational definition
- BNaturalistic observation
- CSurvey research
- DInterrater reliability
5A data collection technique involving noninvasive observation of individuals in their natural environments is:
- ANaturalistic observation
- BSurvey research
- CSystematic observation
- DCase study
6Degree to which different observes rate behaviours in a similar way is:
- AInterrater reliability
- BInternal validity
- CReliability
- DExternal validity
7A research study that uses the survey observational technique to measure behaviour is:
- ASurvey research
- BNaturalistic observation
- CArchival data
- DInterviews
8Participants responding to survey questions according to the response options provided is:
- AClosed-ended response scale
- BOpen-ended response scale
- CInterviews
- DQualitative data
9Participants responding to survey question in any manner they feel appropriate is:
- AOpen-ended response scale
- BClosed-ended response scale
- CSystematic observation
- DContent analysis
10Qualitative data is [blank_start]nonnumerical[blank_end], quantitative data is [blank_start]numerical[blank_end]
- Anonnumerical
- Bnumerical
- Cnumerical
- Dnonnumerical
11A data collection technique that involves direct questioning of individuals about their behaviours and attitudes is:
- AInterviews
- BSurvey research
- CCase study
- DArchival data
12A data collection technique where control is exerted over the conditions under which the behaviour is observed is:
- ASystematic observation
- BNaturalistic observation
- CInterviews
- DSurvey
13A data collection technique that involves analysis of preexisting data is:
- AArchival data
- BCase study
- CSystematic observation
- DInterviews
14An archival data collection technique that involves analysis of the content of an individuals spoken or written record is:
- AContent analysis
- BOpen-ended response scale
- CClosed-ended respond scale
- DNaturalistic observation
15An attribute that can vary across individuals is:
- AVariable
- BDependent/response variable
- CCase study
- DSmall n design
16A variable that is measured or observed from an individual is:
- ADependent/response variable
- BDeductive reasoning
- CInternal validity
- DOperation definition
17A research design that involves intensive study of a particular individuals and their behaviour is:
- ACase study
- BSystematic observation
- CNaturalistic observation
- DArchival data
18An experiment conducted with one or few participants to better understand their behaviour is:
- ASmall n design
- BInterview
- CContent analysis
- DSurvey
19A type of research design that examines relationships between multiple dependent variables without any manipulation is:
- ACorrelational study
- BExperiment
- CControl group
- DConfounding variable
20The dependent variable in a correlational study that is used to predict the score on another variable is:
- APredictor variable
- BOutcome variable
- CThird-variable problem
- DIndependent variable
21The dependent variable in a correlational study that is being predicted by the predictor variable is:
- AOutcome variable
- BPredictor variable
- CIndependent variable
- DScatterplot
22A relationship between variable characterised by an increase in one variable that occurs with an increase in the other variable is:
- APostive relationship
- BNegative relationship
- CScatterplot
- DThird-variable problem
23A relationship between variable characterised by an increase in one variable that occurs with a decrease in the other variable is:
- ANegative relationship
- BPositive relationship
- CIndependent variable
- DConfounding variable
24A graph showing the relationship between two dependent variable for a group of individuals is:
- AScatterplot
- BBoxplot
- CExperiment
- DNegative relationship
25The presence of extraneous factors in a study that affects the dependent variable and can decrease the internal validity is:
- AThird variable problem
- BIndependent variable
- CControl group
- DRandom assignment
26A type of research design that involves manipulation of an independent variable, allowing control of extraneous variable that could affect results, is:
- AExperiment
- BCorrelational study
- CInterview
- DArchival data
27A variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the research such that the levels of variable change across or within subjects in the experiment:
- AIndependent variable
- BDependent variable
- CConfounding variable
- DOutcome variable
28Different situations or conditions that participants experience in an experiment because of the manipulation of the independent variable is:
- ALevels of the independent variable
- BPredictor variable
- CConfounding variable
- DOutcome variable
29The group of participants in an experiment that experience the treatment level of the independent variable is:
- AExperimental group
- BControl group
- CRandom assignment
- DThird-variable problem
30The group of participants in an experiment that do not experience the treatment level of the independent variable is:
- AControl group
- BExperimental group
- CRandom assignment
- DScatterplot
31An extraneous factor present in a study that may affect results is:
- AConfounding variable
- BIndependent variable
- COutcome variable
- DDependent variable
32Participants are randomly assigned to levels of the independent variable in an experiment to control for individual differences as an extraneous variable is:
- ARandom assignment
- BExperimental group
- CReliability
- DInterrater reliability
33A type of research design where a comparison is made without random assignment is:
- AQuasi-experiment
- BCorrelational study
- CExperimental group
- DInterview
34A type of research design, often quasi, where behaviour is measured both before and after the condition is:
- APretest-posttest design
- BQuasi-experiment
- CScatterplot
- DThird-variable problem
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