Variables can be controlled better in a ________situation:

Related Mcqs:

1. The perception of a relationship between two variables that does not actually exist is called ___________?

   A. the hindsight bias
   B. the false consensus effect
   C. an illusion of control
   D. illusory correlation

2. ______is speculative statement about the relationship between two or more factors known as variables

   A. An operational definition
   B. A theory
   C. An hypothesis
   D. A correlation

3. Which of the following coefficients of correlation indicates the strongest relationship between two sets of variables?

   A. -0.98
   B. 0.90
   C. 0.00
   D. 1.20

4. Two variables may be said to be causally related if:

   A. they show a strong positive correlation
   B. all extraneous variables are controlled and the independent variable creates consistent differences in behavior of the experimental group
   C. they are observed to co-vary on many separate occasions
   D. they have been observed in a laboratory setting

5. Which of the following coefficients of correlation indicates the weakest relationship between two sets of variables?

   A. 0.08
   B. -0.29
   C. 0.48
   D. -1.00

6. You have just conducted a research study, if the responses of the participants significantly differ from what would be expected if there was no relationship among the variables in your study, then it would be appropriate for your to:

   A. Use a different method to replicated use results
   B. Obtain a larger sample to replicate results
   C. Perform manipulation checks
   D. Reject the null hypothesis
   E. All of the above

7. Experimental groups, treatment groups and control group represent ways to________________ outcome variables.

   A. Manipulate
   B. Correlate
   C. Attract
   D. Validate

8. The most frequently used method in psychology to explore cause and effect relationships between variables is:

   A. Correlation method
   B. Experimental method
   C. Naturalistic observation method
   D. Participant observer method

9. March of the_______in the so-called “Pure” science is conducted under objectively controlled laboratory conditions:

   A. Research
   B. Inspection
   C. Experiments
   D. Calculations

10. Behavior is controlled by ____________ according to the theory of dualism?

    A. the mind and the brain
    B. the heart and the will
    C. the body and the soul
    D. the brain and the muscles