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 CHAPTER 2 Research Methodology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
2.A How Is the Scientific Method Used in Psychological
Research?
1. Identify the four primary goals of science.
2. Describe the scientific method.
3. Differentiate between theories, hypotheses, and
research.
2.B What Types of Studies Are Used in Psychological
Research?
1. Distinguish between descriptive studies,
correlational studies, and experiments.
2. List the advantages and disadvantages of different
research methods.
3. Explain the difference between random sampling
and random assignment, and explain when each
might be important.
2.C What Are the Ethics Governing Psychological Research?
1. Identify ethical issues associated with
conducting psychological research on human
participants.
2. Apply ethical principles to conducting research on
animals, identifying the key issues regarding the
humane treatment of animal subjects.
2.D How Are Data Analyzed and Evaluated?
1. Identify three characteristics that reflect the
quality of data.
2. Describe measures of central tendency and
variability.
3. Describe the correlation coefficient.
4. Discuss the rationale for inferential statistics.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Based on your text’s discussion of scientific inquiry, the goals of psychological science include
behavior and mental processes.
a. describing, explaining, and synthesizing
b. explaining, predicting, and preventing
c. describing, predicting, and explaining
d. explaining, synthesizing, and controlling
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1 NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology
MSC: Remembering

2. A researcher studying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is gathering information on

how many children receive an ADHD diagnosis each year. Which of the four primary goals of science
is she addressing?
a. description c. prediction
b. control d. explanation
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Applying

3. Dr. Meyers is investigating the relationship between stress and obesity. In his latest study, he found
that stress is often associated with overeating and has effects that slow metabolism. Which of the four
primary goals of science is he addressing with his most recent work?
a. description c. prediction
b. control d. explanation
ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Applying

4. A group of policymakers is working to address issues of public safety in a residential neighborhood by

increasing police presence. Which of the four primary goals of science are they addressing?
a. description c. prediction
b. control d. explanation
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Applying
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5. Dr. Sherman is studying marital relationships and wants to be able to determine which types of
couples are at the highest risk for divorce. Which of the four primary goals of science is he
addressing?
a. description c. prediction
b. control d. explanation
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Applying

6. One of the four main goals of science is prediction. The main goal of scientists addressing this goal is
to predict
a. what might control a behavior.
b. how many scientific studies are needed to study a phenomenon.
c. when a phenomenon will occur.
d. which type of researchers will investigate a phenomenon.
ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Understanding

7. One of the four main goals of science is description. The main goal of scientists addressing this goal is
to describe
a. what laws are needed to reduce dangerous behaviors.
b. what measures to use to assess a phenomenon.
c. which types of research studies would best address the phenomenon.
d. what a phenomenon is.
ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Understanding

8. One of the four main goals of science is control. The main goal of scientists addressing this goal is to
control
a. the causes of a phenomenon.
b. access to publications about a phenomenon.
c. the institutions that research a phenomenon.
d. the literature on a certain phenomenon.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Understanding
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9. One of the four main goals of science is explanation. The main goal of scientists addressing this goal
is to explain
a. why a behavior occurs.
b. the steps of the scientific method.
c. how data collection works.
d. why a researcher wants to study a behavior.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Understanding

10. How are the scientific goals of description and explanation different?
a. Description aims to identify the state of a research field; explanation aims to discuss the
future of a research field.
b. Description aims to characterize what a phenomenon is; explanation aims to illustrate
why a phenomenon occurs.
c. Explanation aims to identify the state of a research field; description aims to discuss the
future of a research field.
d. Explanation aims to characterize what a phenomenon is; description aims to illustrate
why a phenomenon occurs.
ANS: B DIF: Difficult REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A1
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Analyzing

11. Clara is working on a study to examine shy children’s behavior with peers they have not met before.
She is developing theories, forming hypotheses, and conducting research to determine if her theory is
supported by the data. In what process is she engaged?
a. random selection c. directionality
b. correlational studies d. the scientific method
ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A2
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking | APA Goal 5, Professional Development MSC: Applying

12. According to the text, how do hypotheses relate to theories?

a. Hypotheses are specific predictions used to test a theory’s prediction.
b. Hypotheses are formulated after a research study and later made into theories.
c. Theories are specific predictions used to test a theory’s prediction.
d. Hypotheses always become theories after a study is complete.
ANS: A DIF: Difficult REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Analyzing
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13. Which of the following statements is true of theories in science?

a. Good theories lead to a number of testable hypotheses.
b. A good hypothesis will support a number of different theories.
c. Good theories are unlikely to be supported by research findings.
d. A good hypothesis will ultimately replace the theory it was designed to test.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Remembering

14. How do theories reflect the law of parsimony?

a. Good theories should be based on the smallest amount of data possible.
b. Theories should be supported by several researchers.
c. Theories usually do not need to be tested if they are concise.
d. Good theories tend to be the simplest explanations that fit the data.
ANS: D DIF: Difficult REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Analyzing

15. Other words for “theory” are

a. explanation or model. c. prediction or guess.
b. experiment or study. d. data point or finding.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Analyzing

16. How are a theory and a hypothesis different?

a. A hypothesis is more specific than a theory.
b. A hypothesis and a theory are the same thing.
c. A theory can only be used for one study while a hypothesis can be used for several.
d. A theory is unchanging while a hypothesis can be altered.
ANS: A DIF: Difficult REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Analyzing

17. Which of the following formal elements of the scientific method consists of a set of interconnected
ideas or concepts?
a. a theory
b. a hypothesis
c. an experiment
d. None of the answer options is correct.
ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Remembering
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18. Psychologist Jean Piaget observed children to see how they solved problems. Over the course of many
studies, he was able to spot general patterns of behavior. This led him to connect different concepts
and behaviors within a single
a. theory. c. experiment.
b. hypothesis. d. sample.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Applying

19. Another word for “hypothesis” is

a. theory. c. outcome.
b. prediction. d. naturalistic observation.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Analyzing

20. A researcher believes that presenting possible suspects in a lineup one at a time instead of in a group
would lead to more accurate identification of the true suspect. This belief represents a(n)
a. hypothesis. c. response performance.
b. independent variable. d. theory.
ANS: A DIF: Moderate REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Applying

21. What does it mean for a theory to be falsifiable?

a. It should not be necessary to collect data to address the theory.
b. It should be based on an extensive literature review.
c. It should be the simplest of competing theories.
d. It should be possible to prove the theory incorrect.
ANS: D DIF: Difficult REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Understanding

22. According to some psychologists, Sigmund Freud’s theory of the meaning of dreams was not a
successful theory because
a. it was too socially controversial.
b. he developed the theory from previous ideas.
c. it did not lead to many testable hypotheses.
d. it was based on research later shown to be invalid.
ANS: C DIF: Easy REF: 2.1 Science Has Four Primary Goals
OBJ: 2.A3
NAT: APA Goal 1, Knowledge Base in Psychology | APA Goal 2, Scientific Inquiry and Critical
Thinking MSC: Remembering
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