1) All controlled experiments use a) random sampling b) a control group c) independent and dependent variables d) All of the above are correct. 2) In an experiment studying the impact of meditation on stress, the control group should a) not meditate at all b) meditate as often as the experimental group c) be able to choose whether to meditate or not d) meditate more often than the experimental group 3) In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the independent variable is known as the a) experimental group. b) experimental condition. c) random group. d) control group. 4) Random allocation refers to a research procedure in which a) the researcher determines the group to which participants will be allocated. b) participants are matched on ability as experimental groups are formed. c) participants are assigned in a systematic way to different groups in the experiment. d) each person in the population has an equal chance of selection into the sample. 5) Random allocation is used in experimental research to help ensure a) all participant variables can be measured b) control of participant variables that can influence the DV and therefore the results. c) an equivalent number of participants are in the experimental and control groups. d) participants remain unaware of the group to which they have been allocated. 6) Which term best describes the aim of a research investigation? a) purpose b) prediction c) problem d) question 7) A hypothesis a) is a question the research study sets out to answer. b) predicts how the researcher will conduct the research study. c) is generated based on scientific knowledge or experience in order to understand and test ideas. d) is a method of research based on the researcher's prior knowledge and experience. 8) If a research hypothesis is refuted, then it may be concluded that the hypothesis is a) supported by the results obtained. b) not supported by the results obtained. c) not related to the research question that was studied. d) not expressed clearly and precisely. 9) Which of the following series of steps is the most appropriate sequence for conducting psychological research using scientific method? a) design the research, collect data, formulate hypothesis, analyse data, interpret data, report findings b) formulate hypothesis, collect data, design the research, interpret data, analyse data, report findings c) design the research, collect data, analyse data, interpret data, formulate hypothesis, report findings d) formulate hypothesis, design the research, collect data, analyse data, interpret data, report findings 10) In an experiment, it is essential to control for extraneous variables so that a) there is a probability that thethere is a probability that the results will be obtained by chance. b) a valid conclusion can be made about the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. c) a valid conclusion can be made about the effect of the dependent variable on the independent variable. d) the hypothesis is supported and the results of the experiment can be generalised to the broader population. 11) Psychology researchers attempt to minimise or eliminate the impact of uncontrolled variables in experiments because the presence of these variables a) can affect the measurement of the dependent variable.can affect the measurement of the dependent variable. b) means that only the uncontrolled variables are measured. c) do not enable the researcher to control the dependent variable. d) make it difficult to isolate and evaluate the impact of the independent variable. 12) When using a between subjects experimental design, control of participant variables is achieved through a) randomrandom selection to different conditions. b) manipulation of the independent variable. c) random allocation to different conditions. d) use of a single, independent variable. 13) Demand characteristics are a) a type of order effect. b) cues in an experiment that bias participant responses. c) mentedemands made by the experimenter about how participants should respond. d) demands made by participants about how they should respond. 14) Students are memorising course content for a Psychology test using two different methods. A class of 25 students learns the material using the first method and then using the second method. This experiment uses a(an) ______ research design, which could have been improved by using a ______. a) between groups; single blind procedure b) mixed; a double blind procedure c) mixed; counterbalancing d) within groups; counterbalancing 15) Before commencing an experiment on children, the experimenter is ethically required to collect informed consent from a) the children. b) a parent/guardian. c) the children and their teachers. d) the children and their parent/guardian. 16) Withdrawal rights means a) participants are permitted to withdraw from illicit drugs during the experiment b) participants must not withdraw from the experiment until it is finished c) participants are permitted to withdraw from an experiment at any time d) the experimenter can withdraw participants from favourable conditions 17) An independent variable is a) anything that may affect the DV b) the thing an experimenter measures in research c) the thing an experimenter manipulates or changes in research d) something that can affect the DV that was not controlled for 18) The dependent variable is a) the thing being measured b) the thing being manipulated c) the thing we control for d) the thing we depend upon 19) Ava wants to test if drinking coffee can effect short term memory. The IV would be a) short term memory b) scores on a memory test c) the amount of coffee drunk d) the time since coffee was consumed 20) Jesse wants to find out if VCE study scores can be improved by students getting at least 8 hours sleep a night. An extraneous variable might be: a) the amount of sleep per night b) the quality of sleep per night c) the score improving d) the study score

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