PSYC 255 (online)- Quiz 1 (Chapter 1 & 2)
Abstract - correct answer-is a summary of the research report and typically runs no more
than 120 words in length. It includes information about the hypothesis, the procedure, and
the broad procedure, and the broad pattern of results.
Alternative explanations - correct answer-Part of causal inference; a potential alternative
cause of an observed relationship between variables.
Applied research - correct answer-Conducting research to address issues in which there are
practical problems and potential solutions.
Authority - correct answer-The capacity to influence others either directly or indirectly. Formal
authority, for example, enables an individual to exert influence as a result of either high,
legally recognized office (legitimate authority).
Basic Research - correct answer-Research tries to answer fundamental questions about the
nature of behavior.
Covariation of cause and effect - correct answer-Part of causal inference; observing that a
change in one variable is accompanied by a change in a second variable.
Description of Behavior - correct answer-First goal of science is to describe behavior- which
can be something observable (such as running speed, eye gaze, or loudness of laughter) or
something less observable (such as self-reports of perceptions of attractiveness.)
Determining the Cause of Behavior - correct answer-Third goal of science is to determine
the causes of behavior. The prediction might be accurate of the occurrence of the behavior,
we might not correctly identify the cause. To know how to change behavior, we need to know
the causes of behavior.
Digital object identifier (DOI) - correct answer-is a unique alphanumeric string assigned by a
registration agency (the International DOI Foundation) to identify content and provide a
persistent link to its location on the Internet. The publisher assigns a DOI when your article is
published and made available electronically.
Discussion section - correct answer-the researcher reviews the research from various
perspectives.
Distractions - correct answer-When you do a simple search with a single word or phrase.
Empiricism - correct answer-Use of objective observations to answer a question about the
nature of behavior. The idea that knowledge is based on observations.
Abstract - correct answer-is a summary of the research report and typically runs no more
than 120 words in length. It includes information about the hypothesis, the procedure, and
the broad procedure, and the broad pattern of results.
Alternative explanations - correct answer-Part of causal inference; a potential alternative
cause of an observed relationship between variables.
Applied research - correct answer-Conducting research to address issues in which there are
practical problems and potential solutions.
Authority - correct answer-The capacity to influence others either directly or indirectly. Formal
authority, for example, enables an individual to exert influence as a result of either high,
legally recognized office (legitimate authority).
Basic Research - correct answer-Research tries to answer fundamental questions about the
nature of behavior.
Covariation of cause and effect - correct answer-Part of causal inference; observing that a
change in one variable is accompanied by a change in a second variable.
Description of Behavior - correct answer-First goal of science is to describe behavior- which
can be something observable (such as running speed, eye gaze, or loudness of laughter) or
something less observable (such as self-reports of perceptions of attractiveness.)
Determining the Cause of Behavior - correct answer-Third goal of science is to determine
the causes of behavior. The prediction might be accurate of the occurrence of the behavior,
we might not correctly identify the cause. To know how to change behavior, we need to know
the causes of behavior.
Digital object identifier (DOI) - correct answer-is a unique alphanumeric string assigned by a
registration agency (the International DOI Foundation) to identify content and provide a
persistent link to its location on the Internet. The publisher assigns a DOI when your article is
published and made available electronically.
Discussion section - correct answer-the researcher reviews the research from various
perspectives.
Distractions - correct answer-When you do a simple search with a single word or phrase.
Empiricism - correct answer-Use of objective observations to answer a question about the
nature of behavior. The idea that knowledge is based on observations.
