PSYC 421 - Quiz 1 Questions with
complete solution 2025/2026
Variable - correct answer ✔aspect that changes
Constant - correct answer ✔aspect that stays the same
Independent Variable - correct answer ✔Variable that the researcher changes
Dependent Variable - correct answer ✔variable that changes as a result of the independent variable
Discrete Variable - correct answer ✔Variables that can only take on a finite number of values
Continuous Variable - correct answer ✔variables that have an infinite number of possible values
Achievement Test - correct answer ✔measures previous learning
Aptitude Test - correct answer ✔measures potential for learning a specific skill (task oriented)
Ability Test - correct answer ✔current potential to solve problems, adapt to changing circumstances,
think abstractly, and profit from experience (intelligence test)
Standardized Score - correct answer ✔resolves unequal units between scores
z-score - correct answer ✔standardized score
mean: 0
complete solution 2025/2026
Variable - correct answer ✔aspect that changes
Constant - correct answer ✔aspect that stays the same
Independent Variable - correct answer ✔Variable that the researcher changes
Dependent Variable - correct answer ✔variable that changes as a result of the independent variable
Discrete Variable - correct answer ✔Variables that can only take on a finite number of values
Continuous Variable - correct answer ✔variables that have an infinite number of possible values
Achievement Test - correct answer ✔measures previous learning
Aptitude Test - correct answer ✔measures potential for learning a specific skill (task oriented)
Ability Test - correct answer ✔current potential to solve problems, adapt to changing circumstances,
think abstractly, and profit from experience (intelligence test)
Standardized Score - correct answer ✔resolves unequal units between scores
z-score - correct answer ✔standardized score
mean: 0
