Nonexperimental Research Quiz

Nonexperimental Research Quiz- PSY 245 WEEK 3

Completethe Nonexperimental Research Quiz.

Answer each of the following (multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, or short-answer) according to the prompt.

1. Which of the following is a type of descriptive research?

• Naturalistic observation
• Surveys and inventories
• Tests and inventories
• All of the above

2. If no manipulation of a variable by the researcher occurs, the research is classified as ______________________ research.

• Correlational research is used to examine
• cause and effect
• the relationship between two variables that cannot be manipulated
• outcomes of an experiment
• none of the above

4. Which of the following is an example of an ex post facto study?

• Two groups of patients that receive different treatments manipulated by the researcher
• A study that watches behaviors in the classroom as they occur
• Examining the socioeconomic level of a student and his or her score on a state exam
• None of the above

5. Why is it necessary to use ex post facto studies? Provide an example of a situation where ex post facto studies is necessary.

Use the steps of developing a good questionnaire evaluate the following survey questions.

6. Should government do something about health care?

• This question is too broad.
• This question is unclear about the meaning by “something.”
• This question is not specific enough.
• All of the above

6. People often recognize the importance of gun control in the prevention of crime. What is your opinion of gun control?

• This question is not specific enough.
• This question is leading, suggesting the right answer.
• This question is unclear.
• None of the above

8. Should the government force you to pay higher taxes?

• This question has appropriate language.
• This question is not specific enough.
• This question is a loaded question. It uses the emotionally charged word force.
• All of the above

8. Do you favor life sentences for repeat offenders and stricter sentences for criminals who used guns?

• This question has two questions, packing too much in.
• This question is clear.
• This question is specific enough.
• None of the above

8. What is your age? Response options: 0–10; 10–20; 20–30; 30–40; 40+.

• This question has mutually exclusive responses.
• This question is has response options that are not mutually exclusive.
• This question is not specific enough.
• All of the above

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