Psychology 313 - Developmental Psychology » Spring 2021 » Research Method Quiz

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Question #1
Which research method design is not as time-consuming, does not repeat testing, and has no cohort effects?
A.   Experimental
B.   Cohort sequential
C.   Cross-sectional
D.   Longitudinal
Question #2
Which research method is often used in cognitive research to assess changes in strategy use?
A.   Cross-sequential
B.   Cohort sequential
C.   Microgenetic
D.   Longitudinal
Question #3
What are two possible ways to assess the variables relationship with each other?
A.   Experimental and Cohort sequential
B.   Longitudinal and cross-sequential
C.   Longitudinal and correlational
D.   Correlational and Experimental
Question #4
If A is correlated with B, then we may find:
A.   A caused B
B.   C caused B
C.   B caused A
D.   A caused B, B caused A, C caused A, and C caused B
E.   C caused A
Question #5
When a researcher can not manipulate a causal variable, they should use:
A.   Interviews
B.   Observational research
C.   Quasi experimental designs
D.   Correlational research
Question #6
If a researcher would like to study how children use their motor skills at a birthday party, which would be the most appropriate research method to use?
A.   Quasi experimental design
B.   Questionnaires
C.   Microgenetic research
D.   Observational method

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