Which of the following would not be considered a field experiment?
a. effects of computer-based instruction on computing confidence in a teacher training program
b. effects of music on laboratory memory performance among introductory psychology students
c. effects of self-selected incentives on productivity among auto workers
d. effects of television violence on playground aggression among kindergarteners.
If a researcher contemplates conduct of an existing statistics research study, it would be a good
idea for him/her to talk with a(n) __________ first.
A) physician B) author
C) information professional D) clergy member
According to your text, what is probably the most commonly cited disadvantage of using laboratory experiments to learn about human behavior?
a. because they tend to be done in highly controlled settings, their results may not be generalizable to the real world
b. with their mechanistic approach to human behavior, they ignore the participants' thoughts and emotions
c. operational definitions reduce the abstract concept to a trivial level, making broad interpretations difficult at best
d. because they tend to use other species, the results are usually irrelevant to human behavior
In verifying data quality of existing statistics Mr. Marsh discovers that the definition of work injury varies across different agencies and time. This is an example of
A) validity. B) reliability.
C) topic knowledge. D) ecological fallacy.
A study examines scores on an employment test and job performance six months later. This study is most likely attempting to establish
a. criterion validity.
b. face validity.
c. reliability.
d. construct validity.
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