Take this Quiz: A-Level Psychology: Research Methods — Design | Zestly

Question 1

In a study examining the impact of sleep duration on cognitive recall, a researcher decides to use a repeated measures design. Which of the following is a primary methodological advantage of this design over an independent groups design?

Accepted Answer

It controls for participant variables by ensuring the same individuals are compared across conditions.

Question 2

Which of the following statements accurately describe the characteristics of a quasi-experiment? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The independent variable is based on a pre-existing difference between people, such as age or gender.

Question 3

A researcher is conducting a study on social anxiety and chooses to use a stratified sampling method. What is the primary purpose of using this specific sampling technique?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that subgroups within the target population are represented in the sample in proportion to their occurrence in the population.

Question 4

When considering the BPS Code of Ethics, which of the following strategies are appropriate for managing the issue of deception in psychological research? Select all that apply.

Answer

Providing participants with a financial incentive to ensure they do not withdraw after being deceived.

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Debriefing participants as soon as possible after the study to explain the true nature of the research.

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Offering participants the right to withhold their data from the study during the debriefing process.

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Ensuring that the deception is only used in laboratory settings where the researcher has full control.

Question 5

In the context of observational research, what is the primary distinction between a structured observation and an unstructured observation?

Answer

Structured observations are always conducted in a laboratory, whereas unstructured observations are always conducted in a field setting.

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Structured observations involve the researcher becoming a participant, while unstructured observations involve the researcher remaining an observer.

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Structured observations use covert methods to avoid demand characteristics, while unstructured observations use overt methods.

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Structured observations use a pre-defined coding system to record specific behaviors, while unstructured observations record all observable behavior in detail.