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.   Longitudinal
B.   Cross-sectional
C.   Experimental
D.   Cohort sequential
Question #2
Which research method is often used in cognitive research to assess changes in strategy use?
A.   Microgenetic
B.   Cross-sequential
C.   Longitudinal
D.   Cohort sequential
Question #3
What are two possible ways to assess the variables relationship with each other?
A.   Experimental and Cohort sequential
B.   Correlational and Experimental
C.   Longitudinal and cross-sequential
D.   Longitudinal and correlational
Question #4
If A is correlated with B, then we may find:
A.   A caused B
B.   A caused B, B caused A, C caused A, and C caused B
C.   C caused A
D.   C caused B
E.   B caused A
Question #5
When a researcher can not manipulate a causal variable, they should use:
A.   Observational research
B.   Quasi experimental designs
C.   Correlational research
D.   Interviews
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.   Questionnaires
B.   Microgenetic research
C.   Quasi experimental design
D.   Observational method

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