PSY 550 Midterm Exam: Research Methods

PSY 550 Midterm Exam: Research Methods Directions: This is an open-book and open-notes exam. You have 2 hours to complete the exam. The test is worth 100 points; each item is worth 10 points. Define and describe the six steps of the scientific method. Give an example of each step. When is it appropriate for a researcher to use deception in a study? When is it not appropriate? How can the negative effects of deception be minimized? Use Stevens’ model of measurement scales to answer the...