CFT QUIZ 1 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
A disadvantage of self-report data is that: - Answer-people may misinterpret a researcher's instructions or questions
An advantage of self-report data is that: - Answer-they are inexpensive and easy to obtain.
If a researcher places observed behav...
A disadvantage of self-report data is that: - Answer-people may misinterpret a
researcher's instructions or questions
An advantage of self-report data is that: - Answer-they are inexpensive and easy to
obtain.
If a researcher places observed behaviors on a continuum from positive to negative, it is
an example of: - Answer-rating
An example of employing a physiological measure in research is: - Answer-assessing
heart rates.
Which of the following is the best description of what we mean when we say something
is statistically significant? - Answer-It is unlikely the results were simply due to chance
Relationship studies involve all of the following research challenges EXCEPT: - Answer-
ack of usefulness—research only applies to the couples studied, and only in rare cases
can it be generalized to others.
What are meta-analyses? - Answer-They are studies that statistically combine the
results from several prior studies
A couple who participated in a study on personal finance reported the new monthly
expenditures far less than their actual expenditures. This is an example of: - Answer-
social desirability bias.
Which of the following statements does NOT provide a reason for understanding the
methods behind relationship science? - Answer-Personal experiences are more
important for understanding relationships than statistics.
Today, relationship science: - Answer-All of the answers are correct
The two broad types of questions relationship researchers ask are: - Answer-those that
describe events as they naturally occur and those that seek to establish causal
connections.
The demographic characteristics of her married subjects are not important for Mary's
research question—she will accept anyone who is willing to participate. Which sample is
most appropriate for her research on intimate relationships? - Answer-Convenience
sample
As suggested in the textbook, convenience samples are: - Answer-acceptable when we
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