PS370 Research Methods in Psychology Online Exam 5 Answers (Ashworth College)

A. open-ended B. multiple-choice C. Likert scale D. None of the above
Question 16 of 40
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Rosenhan investigated the experiences of psychiatric patients in mental hospitals by:
A. asking patients to describe their experiences.
B. unobtrusively observing the behavior of patients on psychiatric hospital wards.
C. asking normal people to admit themselves to mental hospitals by feigning symptoms.
D. asking psychiatrists to describe the environment of a typical mental hospital.
Question 17 of 40
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What is the reason for this statement: "In differential research, we are actually studying
relationships between variables"?
A. Correlation coefficients are calculated.
B. The strength of the relationship between dependent variables is measured.
C. Differential research involves only measuring variables and not manipulating them.
D. Contingent relationships are carefully measured.
Question 18 of 40
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What is the principle advantage(s) of low-constraint research?
A. It is much easier to conduct than high-constraint research.
B. You can maintain tighter controls on extraneous variables.
C. You have the flexibility to adjust your focus depending on what you find.
D. All of the above
Question 19 of 40
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One of the problems with replicating low-constraint research is that:
A. researchers often don't clearly state all details of their procedures.
B. researchers fear that their theories will be stolen if they give too many details.
C. there is not enough money available for replications.
D. replication studies are viewed as low-prestige research.
Question 20 of 40
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In analyzing data in differential research, if we have score data and more than two groups, we
would typically use a(n):
A. Mann-Whitney U-Test.