When searching for research on more than one topic area, you should use the word(s) between search topics to find overlapping material.
a. or
b. with
c. and
d. from which
Think about reliability and validity. Of the following definitions, which definition below fits least well?
a. the consistency of a measure to produce similar results on different occasions
b. the accuracy of a measure to evaluate what it is supposed to measure
c. saying with confidence that the observed change in the dependent variable is due the independent variable
d. the extent to which obtained results can be generalized to other settings.
Samantha is conducting a study on the decision making processes an individual goes through when buying items. Specifically, Samantha is measuring the attributes and mental connections made when making a purchase.
Samantha is collecting measures for her dependent variable.
a. behavioral
b. cognitive
c. attitudinal
d. physiological
In a probability sampling procedure, all individuals in a population have an equal probability of being selected.
a. cluster
b. convenient
c. simple
d. stratified
Sara is searching on the Internet for information on her research topic. The search results lead to only 10 hits. Sara's search resulted in a small number of records because .
a. her topic is too broad.
b. her topic is too narrow.
c. her topic is not interesting enough to be researched.
d. the search engine is not working properly.
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