Quantitative Research Designs Quiz Questions

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1.

Which of the following is TRUE about features of quasi-experimental research design?
- A.
  
  Manipulation. control group, randomization
- B.
  
  Manipulation, but no control group or randomization
- C.
  
  No manipulation of independent variable
- D.
  
  Use of correlational approach
2.

Carry-over effects are related to:
- A.
  
  Factorial design
- B.
  
  Pretest-posttest design
- C.
  
  Solomon four-group design
- D.
  
  Repeated measures design
3.

The extent to which it is possible to make an inference that the independent variable is truly influencing the dependent variable and relationship is not spurious, refers to:
- A.
  
  External validity
- B.
  
  Internal Validity
- C.
  
  Internal consistency
- D.
  
  Reliability
4.

Which of the following is considered as a threat to internal validity of a research?
- A.
  
  The Hawthorne effect
- B.
  
  Novelty effect
- C.
  
  Experimenter effects
- D.
  
  Maturation
- E.
  
  Measurement effects
5.

Which of the following is NOT related to dealing with extraneous variables in a quantitative research?
- A.
  
  Randomization
- B.
  
  Repeated measures
- C.
  
  Homogeneity
- D.
  
  Blocking
- E.
  
  Bracketing
6.

Which of the following is a method of integrating the findings of prior research studies using statistical procedures?
- A.
  
  Meta-analysis
- B.
  
  Secondary analysis
- C.
  
  Content analysis
- D.
  
  Grounded theory
7.

The term used to indicate the placebo effect in which the knowledge of being included in a study causes people to change their behaviors, thereby obscuring the variable of interest:
- A.
  
  Internal validity
- B.
  
  Maturation
- C.
  
  Manipulation
- D.
  
  Hawthorne effect
8.

Investigations in which samples from a general population are studied over time with respect to some phenomenon is termed as
- A.
  
  Trend studies
- B.
  
  Action research
- C.
  
  Outcome research
- D.
  
  Questionnaires
9.

Which of the following data collection method has better subjectivity?
- A.
  
  Self-reports
- B.
  
  Observation
- C.
  
  Biophysiologic measures
- D.
  
  Questionnaires
10.

Basic principles that are accepted as being true on the basis of logic or reason, without proof or verification is termed as:
- A.
  
  Assumptions
- B.
  
  Hypothesis
- C.
  
  Constructs
- D.
  
  Propositions
11.

A fundamental ethical principle that seeks to prevent harm and exploitation of, to maximize benefits for, study participants is:
- A.
  
  Justice
- B.
  
  Beneficence
- C.
  
  Nonmalificence
- D.
  
  Coercion
12.

A method of data collection in which several rounds of questionnaires are mailed to a panel of experts, focusing on their opinions or judgment concerning a specific topic of interest is:
- A.
  
  Focus group interview
- B.
  
  Meta-analysis
- C.
  
  Delphi technique
- D.
  
  Secondary analysis
13.

All of the following diagrams can be draw from quantitative data, except:
- A.
  
  Frequency curve
- B.
  
  Scatter diagram
- C.
  
  Flow diagram
- D.
  
  Histogram
14.

Best graph for demonstration of relationship between ages and weight is:
- A.
  
  Bar Diagram
- B.
  
  Histogram
- C.
  
  Scatter
- D.
  
  Pie diagram
15.

The phenomenon of those who obtain extreme scores at pretest tending to obtain less extreme scores at posttest, at both the high and low ends of the measure is:
- A.
  
  Internal validity
- B.
  
  Statistical regression
- C.
  
  Statistical power
- D.
  
  Statistical validity
16.

The probability that a given effect will be detected using a sample of a specified size, with the probability level of the statistical test being set at a predetermined level is:
- A.
  
  Power of a statistical test
- B.
  
  Internal validity
- C.
  
  External validity
- D.
  
  Reliability of a study
17.

The probability of making a Type II error in any statistical testis termed as:
- A.
  
  Alpha
- B.
  
  Beta
- C.
  
  Gamma
- D.
  
  Theta
- E.
  
  Delta
18.

A pharmacology trial concluded that a new antipsychotic reduced negative symptoms when in reality it did not; is an example of:
- A.
  
  Type I error
- B.
  
  Type II error
- C.
  
  Type III error
- D.
  
  Type IV error
19.

The sum of the values of a variable for a set of observations, divided by the number of the observations in the set refers to:
- A.
  
  Variance
- B.
  
  Standard deviation
- C.
  
  Median
- D.
  
  Mean
- E.
  
  Mode
20.

Which of the following is NOT a multivariate statistical approach?
- A.
  
  Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
- B.
  
  Multiple Regression
- C.
  
  Factor Analysis
- D.
  
  Structural Equation Modeling
- E.
  
  Analysis of Variance