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Ricci &: Kyle: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

Ricci &: Kyle: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

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"Diversity" in research

"Diversity" in research

"Diversity" in research
A) is considered to be an behavioral variable.
B) refers to how well ethnic, gender, and age groups are represented in the research.
C) is a measure of how varied the procedures are.
D) refers to

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"If X occurs, Y will probably occur" is an example of a(n)

"If X occurs, Y will probably occur" is an example of a(n)

"If X occurs, Y will probably occur" is an example of a(n)
A) contingency.
B) hypothetical scientific probability.
C) observation.
D) hypothesis.

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"Only high-constraint models of research can be scientific." Your textbook authors would argue that

"Only high-constraint models of research can be scientific." Your textbook authors would argue that

"Only high-constraint models of research can be scientific." Your textbook authors would argue that this statement is
A) false
B) true
C) true in scientific disciplines other than the natural sciences.
D) false in the so

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"Scientific research must always be precise and controlled."

"Scientific research must always be precise and controlled."

"Scientific research must always be precise and controlled."
A) This is a true statement.
B) This is an untrue statement.
C) This is a mostly true statement.
D) This is a mostly untrue statement.

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A 2 X 2 factorial (Multiple Choice Question)

A 2 X 2 factorial (Multiple Choice Question)

A 2 X 2 factorial
A) is essentially two designs that have been combined into a single study.
B) contains four factors.
C) does not have enough factors to show interactions.
D) is extremely difficult to interpret if interactions ar

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A 2 X 2 factorial design (Multiple Choice Question)

A 2 X 2 factorial design (Multiple Choice Question)

A 2 X 2 factorial design
A) is called a one-way ANOVA.
B) results in a four-cell matrix.
C) will yield four interactions.
D) must include an organismic independent variable.

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A 2 X 3 factorial design results in a ________ cell matrix.

A 2 X 3 factorial design results in a ________ cell matrix.

A 2 X 3 factorial design results in a ________ cell matrix.
A) 6
B) 2
C) 8
D) 5

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A 4 X 3 factorial design has ________ factors.

A 4 X 3 factorial design has ________ factors.

A 4 X 3 factorial design has ________ factors.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 12

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A baby chimpanzee grunts a specific way and shortly after its mother provides food. This is an examp

A baby chimpanzee grunts a specific way and shortly after its mother provides food. This is an examp

A baby chimpanzee grunts a specific way and shortly after its mother provides food. This is an example of a
A) contingent relationship.
B) noncontingent relationship.
C) semi-contingent relationship.
D) nonexistent relationship.

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A case study is (Multiple Choice Question)

A case study is (Multiple Choice Question)

A case study is
A) an example of a highly constrained method.
B) naturalistic, but more constrained than simple naturalistic observation.
C) basic research.
D) carried out in natural environments using high technology equipment.

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A ceiling effect occurs when

A ceiling effect occurs when

A ceiling effect occurs when
A) participants are very unmotivated during research.
B) a measure does not have sufficient range on the high end.
C) a measure does not have sufficient range on the low end.
D) a measure has too much

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A characteristic of an experiment is that

A characteristic of an experiment is that

A characteristic of an experiment is that
A) both the dependent variable and the independent variable must be dichotomous.
B) the independent variable must be dichotomous and the dependent variable continuous.
C) the dependent variable

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A characteristic of an experiment is that

A characteristic of an experiment is that

A characteristic of an experiment is that
A) participants must be assigned to conditions in an unbiased manner.
B) participants must be assigned to conditions in a biased manner.
C) the research hypothesis cannot be formulated until th

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A clear experimental design should be developed

A clear experimental design should be developed

A clear experimental design should be developed
A) before making any observations.
B) after observations have been made.
C) at the data collection phase.
D) before beginning to review literature in the area.

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A comparison that is planned before any data are collected is called

A comparison that is planned before any data are collected is called

A comparison that is planned before any data are collected is called
A) an a priori comparison.
B) an a posteriori comparison.
C) a post hoc comparison.
D) an ad hoc comparison.

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A confounding factor that can occur when observation procedures change during the study is called

A confounding factor that can occur when observation procedures change during the study is called

A confounding factor that can occur when observation procedures change during the study is called
A) regression.
B) maturation.
C) selection.
D) instrumentation.

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A confounding variable is powerful if it is likely to

A confounding variable is powerful if it is likely to

A confounding variable is powerful if it is likely to
A) have a minimal effect on the dependent measure.
B) have a large effect on the independent variable.
C) correlate minimally with the dependent measure.
D) have a large effect

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A constant is (Multiple Choice Question)

A constant is (Multiple Choice Question)

A constant is
A) the direct opposite of a variable.
B) not a variable.
C) a specific number, as in mathematics.
D) a variable that does not vary.

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A construct (Multiple Choice Question)

A construct (Multiple Choice Question)

A construct
A) is an idea created by the researcher.
B) is often designed to explain and/or predict behavior.
C) is often used by the researcher as if it were actually true.
D) All of the above

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A construct is (Multiple Choice Question)

A construct is (Multiple Choice Question)

A construct is
A) an observation.
B) a fact observed independently.
C) an idea held by the researcher.
D) an experimental manipulation.

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A correlation between reading ability and arithmetic ability

A correlation between reading ability and arithmetic ability

A correlation between reading ability and arithmetic ability
A) implies that there is no relationship between these abilities.
B) is due solely to a general factor of intellectual abilities.
C) may be an artifact of the phenomenon that

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A correlation cannot prove a theory,

A correlation cannot prove a theory,

A correlation cannot prove a theory,
A) but it can negate a theory.
B) unless it has been found many times.
C) nor can it negate a theory.
D) because it does not use representative samples.

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A correlation coefficient describes (Multiple Choice Question)

A correlation coefficient describes (Multiple Choice Question)

A correlation coefficient describes
A) how several variables combine to form a third variable.
B) the relationship between two scores.
C) the relationship between two variables.
D) how two variables combine together to make a thir

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A correlation coefficient is an index of the degree of

A correlation coefficient is an index of the degree of

A correlation coefficient is an index of the degree of
A) curvilinear relationship.
B) linear relationship.
C) scatter plot relationship.
D) inter-subtest variability.

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A correlation of +.89 represents (Multiple Choice Question)

A correlation of +.89 represents (Multiple Choice Question)

A correlation of +.89 represents
A) a weak positive relationship between the variables.
B) a strong positive relationship between the variables.
C) a perfect relationship between the variables.
D) a weak negative relationship betw

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A correlation of +0.50 would indicate that

A correlation of +0.50 would indicate that

A correlation of +0.50 would indicate that
A) no linear relationship exists.
B) a negative relationship exists.
C) a less than perfect positive relationship exists.
D) a relationship may exist in either direction.

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A correlation of -1.00 represents

A correlation of -1.00 represents

A correlation of -1.00 represents
A) no relationship between the two variables.
B) a perfect negative relationship between the two variables.
C) a weak negative relationship between the two variables.
D) a very weak positive relat

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A correlation of -1.00 would show that

A correlation of -1.00 would show that

A correlation of -1.00 would show that
A) no linear relationship exists.
B) a perfect positive correlation exists.
C) as one variable increases the other decreases.
D) as one variable increases the other would also increase.

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A correlation of 0.00 means that

A correlation of 0.00 means that

A correlation of 0.00 means that
A) a mistake has been made in the computation.
B) there is a perfect relationship between the two variables.
C) there is no relationship between the two variables.
D) the data points would fall on

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A critical control in experiments is

A critical control in experiments is

A critical control in experiments is
A) careful participant selection.
B) having a large number of participants.
C) unbiased participant assignment to conditions.
D) the use of electronic measuring instruments.

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A critical issue in experimentation

A critical issue in experimentation

A critical issue in experimentation
A) is discovering contingencies.
B) focuses on the coefficient of determination.
C) is protection of internal validity.
D) focuses on observation of natural events in the natural environment.

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A cross-sectional survey design involves administering the survey

A cross-sectional survey design involves administering the survey

A cross-sectional survey design involves administering the survey
A) only once to a particular sample.
B) to the same group of people more than once.
C) to people whose names are on file as volunteer respondents.
D) None of the ab

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A crucial part of the experimental research process is

A crucial part of the experimental research process is

A crucial part of the experimental research process is
A) establishing correlations.
B) measuring, but not manipulating, variables.
C) hypothesis testing.
D) establishing preexisting groups.

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A dependent variable of the number of correct responses on a test would

A dependent variable of the number of correct responses on a test would

A dependent variable of the number of correct responses on a test would
A) not match the real number system.
B) partially match the real number system.
C) not be applicable to the real number system.
D) provide a good match to the

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A detailed plan for the conduct of an experiment is referred to as

A detailed plan for the conduct of an experiment is referred to as

A detailed plan for the conduct of an experiment is referred to as
A) a variable design.
B) a procedure design.
C) an experimental design.
D) an unbiased design.

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A difference that is produced only by an expectation of an effect

A difference that is produced only by an expectation of an effect

A difference that is produced only by an expectation of an effect
A) is impossible in experimental designs.
B) is a placebo effect.
C) is routine in experimental designs.
D) cannot be controlled, but it is rarely a significant pro

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A difficult test in which most of the class did badly would form a

A difficult test in which most of the class did badly would form a

A difficult test in which most of the class did badly would form a
A) symmetric distribution.
B) negatively skewed distribution.
C) positively skewed distribution.
D) rectilinear distribution.

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A disadvantage of holding a variable constant is that

A disadvantage of holding a variable constant is that

A disadvantage of holding a variable constant is that
A) it reduces generalizability by reducing internal validity.
B) it attenuates reliability.
C) it attenuates correlations.
D) it reduces generalizability by reducing external v

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