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A researcher finds a statistically significant result with p < 0.05. What does this mean?
Answer: There is less than a 5% probability the results occurred by chance alone
A p-value below 0.05 means there is less than a 5% likelihood that the observed results are due to random chance.
Which type of reliability is assessed by having two independent raters score the same set of behavioral observations?
Answer: Inter-rater reliability
Inter-rater reliability measures the degree of agreement between two or more independent observers scoring the same behaviors.
A researcher studies the same group of children at ages 5, 10, and 15 to examine cognitive development. What research design is this?
Answer: Longitudinal design
A longitudinal design follows the same participants over an extended period to observe developmental changes.
What ethical principle requires researchers to inform participants about potential risks before they agree to take part in a study?
Answer: Informed consent
Informed consent requires that participants receive full disclosure of procedures and risks before voluntarily agreeing to participate.
In an experiment, the group that does not receive the treatment or manipulation is called the:
Answer: Control group
The control group serves as a baseline for comparison by not receiving the experimental treatment.
Which statistical test would be most appropriate for comparing the mean test scores of three different teaching methods?
Answer: One-way ANOVA
A one-way ANOVA is designed to compare means across three or more independent groups simultaneously.