Studies (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What was the main focus of Bradbury & Williams' research?
What was the main focus of Bradbury & Williams' research?
How jury racial composition affects verdicts
What is a 'hung jury'?
What is a 'hung jury'?
Jury that cannot reach unanimous agreement
What was the dependent variable in this study?
What was the dependent variable in this study?
Whether trial resulted in a conviction
What was the independent variable in this research?
What was the independent variable in this research?
Racial composition of the jury
Which was NOT one of the seven control variables used?
Which was NOT one of the seven control variables used?
Age of the defendant
How likely were Black defendants to be convicted by mostly Black jurors?
How likely were Black defendants to be convicted by mostly Black jurors?
Less likely to be convicted
At what significance level were white jurors more likely to convict Black defendants?
At what significance level were white jurors more likely to convict Black defendants?
p<0.01
What statistical technique did the researchers use?
What statistical technique did the researchers use?
Logistic regression
What was a key strength regarding ecological validity?
What was a key strength regarding ecological validity?
Used data from actual jury trials
What was a limitation regarding the scope of the research?
What was a limitation regarding the scope of the research?
Only examined cases with Black defendants