Practical Investigation (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Why are questionnaires used instead of experiments in social psychology practical investigations?
Why are questionnaires used instead of experiments in social psychology practical investigations?
They provide a more ethical approach
What type of data is collected through closed questions with predetermined response options?
What type of data is collected through closed questions with predetermined response options?
Quantitative data
When should a non-directional hypothesis be used?
When should a non-directional hypothesis be used?
When previous research is mixed or unclear
What is the purpose of question reversal in questionnaire design?
What is the purpose of question reversal in questionnaire design?
To control for response bias
What does thematic analysis identify in qualitative data?
What does thematic analysis identify in qualitative data?
Recurring patterns or themes
What does stratified sampling ensure in a sample?
What does stratified sampling ensure in a sample?
Proportionate representation of key traits
Which ethical principle must be clearly communicated to all questionnaire participants?
Which ethical principle must be clearly communicated to all questionnaire participants?
Right to withdraw at any time
What does standard deviation measure in a data set?
What does standard deviation measure in a data set?
How much scores typically deviate from mean
What method involves asking participants to complete the questionnaire again after a time interval?
What method involves asking participants to complete the questionnaire again after a time interval?
Test-retest method
How does asking about others' behaviour (not participants' own) increase validity?
How does asking about others' behaviour (not participants' own) increase validity?
Reduces social desirability bias