Free NCC Research and Program Evaluation Question and Answers

Question 1

When you see the letter P in relation to a test of significance, it means

Accepted Answer

Probability

Answer

Most researchers use a P value of .05 as a cutoff for significance. If it is less than .05, the null hypothesis is rejected and it is concluded significance does not exist.

Question 2

An operational definition:

Accepted Answer

outlines a procedure

Answer

An operational definition is a detailed, clear, and concise definition of a measure used when data is being collected. If more than one researcher is setting out to measure the same conditions, they should be able to independently do so. In the case of measuring anxiety in college seniors, a researcher chooses to give the participants a 15 item questionnaire. The researcher's operational definition of anxiety for this study is the participant's score on the questionnaire.

Question 3

Which of the following are not included as a concept in deductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Medium premise

Answer

Aristotle discussed the use of a major premise, a related minor premise and an obvious conclusion as a part of deductive reasoning.

Question 4

Using deductive reasoning to gain knowledge has been called:

Accepted Answer

Syllogism

Answer

Knowledge can be gained about a particular relationship by following downward from general to specific. For instance: In general, people with depression are sad. Sally is sad. Sally has depression.

Question 5

Joannie is a part of a research experiment monitoring energy level and depression. She becomes pregnant and tells you that she has been very fatigued. Her tiredness is:

Accepted Answer

An intervening variable

Answer

Intervening variables are variables that may alter the outcome of a research experiment. They are difficult to control for. Other examples include motivation and boredom.

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Free NCC Research and Program Evaluation Question and Answers