Psychology 66 - Introduction to Critical Thinking » Summer 2020 » Quiz 5

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Question #1
Correlational research involves…
A.   manipulating an independent variable and measuring a dependent variable.
B.   none of these.
C.   systematically determining if two variables are related to (associated with) one another.
D.   taking careful note of behaviors in a research participant's natural environment without intervention.
Question #2
Mail-in surveys are not considered entirely reliable because
A.   Only some people from the sample population send in the survey
B.   People may not understand the questions
C.   People may not tell the truth
D.   All of the above
Question #3
Several patients are found to be allergic to peanut oil (X). X is the only food causing the patients to have a reaction (Y). And in every case in which X is eaten, the reaction (Y) occurs. This scenario reflects:
A.   The methods of similarity and difference used together
B.   Hume's method of difference
C.   Technical Causation
D.   Mill's method of agreement
Question #4
In a random sample…
A.   the data will show a random pattern.
B.   each member of the population has an equal chance of being in the sample.
C.   all the people will give random responses.
D.   every person is assigned a number.
Question #5
Neilson ratings are statistics used by advertisers to determine which shows have a high number of viewers.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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