BAPSY BAPSY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Psychological Research Methods Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A researcher studies the relationship between sleep duration and test performance without manipulating any variables. What type of research design is this?

Accepted Answer

Correlational design

Answer

A correlational design examines the relationship between two or more variables without any manipulation by the researcher.

Question 2

Which measure of central tendency is most appropriate for a data set with extreme outliers?

Accepted Answer

Median

Answer

The median is resistant to extreme scores because it represents the middle value rather than being influenced by outlier magnitudes.

Question 3

What does a p-value of 0.03 indicate in hypothesis testing?

Accepted Answer

There is a 3% probability the results occurred by chance assuming the null hypothesis is true

Answer

A p-value of 0.03 means there is a 3% probability of obtaining results at least as extreme as those observed if the null hypothesis were true.

Question 4

A psychologist wants to study how memory changes from childhood through old age by testing people of different ages at the same point in time. Which design is being used?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional design

Answer

A cross-sectional design compares different age groups at a single point in time to examine developmental differences.

Question 5

Which type of validity refers to whether a study's findings can be generalized to other settings and populations?

Accepted Answer

External validity

Answer

External validity concerns the extent to which research findings can be applied beyond the specific conditions of the original study.

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BAPSY BAPSY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Psychological Research Methods Questions and Answers 2