The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 2nd Edition (King)

Chapter 2: Psychology's Scientific Method

True or False

1
Once a theory has been developed, it cannot be altered.
A)True
B)False
2
Meta-analysis examines many studies to draw a conclusion about an effect.
A)True
B)False
3
Internal validity refers to the degree to which a study can be generalized to the real world.
A)True
B)False
4
The 50th percentile is the same as the median.
A)True
B)False
5
The standard deviation is a measure of central tendency.
A)True
B)False
6
Deception should never be used in ethical research.
A)True
B)False
7
Variables can only have one operational definition.
A)True
B)False
8
The scores for 5 participants are 3, 2, 6, 3, and 7. The range is 4.
A)True
B)False
9
In correlational research, variables are not manipulated by the researcher.
A)True
B)False
10
The placebo effect refers to experimenter bias influencing the behavior of participants.
A)True
B)False
King: The Science of Psychology, 2nd Edition
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