Research methods in psychology worksheet with answers

Informed consent in research means participants:

1. AAre paid for their time
2. BNever learn the aims of the study
3. CMust complete the study once they start, as agreed in the signed form
4. DAgree to take part after being told what the study involves

A correlation of −0.85 indicates:

1. AA strong positive relationship
2. BA weak negative relationship
3. CA strong negative relationship
4. DNo relationship

A covert observation is one in which:

1. AParticipants know about the study and agree to it
2. BParticipants do not know they are being observed
3. CThe observer joins the group being observed
4. DBehaviour is recorded in a laboratory

A study is preregistered. This means that:

1. AParticipants register their consent online
2. BThe results were checked and approved by a second, independent statistician before publication
3. CThe study has already been published
4. DThe hypotheses, methods and analysis plan are recorded publicly before data collection

Ecological validity refers to:

1. AHow consistent a test is over time
2. BWhether the test looks like it measures the right thing
3. CHow well findings generalise to real-life settings
4. DWhether a test predicts future behaviour

Which test is suitable for comparing the means of two independent groups with interval data that are roughly normal?

1. APearson correlation
2. BIndependent samples t-test
3. CChi-square test
4. DWilcoxon signed-rank test

Exercise reduces depression, and the effect occurs because exercise improves sleep, which in turn lowers depression. Sleep is best described as a:

1. AMediator
2. BControl variable
3. CModerator
4. DExtraneous variable

In qualitative research, reflexivity means that the researcher:

1. AUses a random sample to remove bias
2. BConverts themes into numerical data
3. CReflects on how their own background and assumptions may shape the analysis
4. DRepeats the study to check reliability