RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
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It is higher. Once a streak begins, it is likely to last for a while.
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It is lower. Since answers are distributed randomly, “C” answers become less common.
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It is unaffected by previous answers. it is as likely to be “c” as any other answer.
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You should check your previous answers. Four “c’s” in a row is impossible.
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It is higher. Test constructors trick students by keeping the same answer many times in a row.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What does this seem to illustrate? While taking a standardized test with randomly scrambled answers, you notice that your last four answers have been “c.” Which of the following is true concerning the probability of the next answer being"c"? It is unaffected by previous answers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Follow informed-consent rules APA’s Ethics Code mandates that psychologists who conduct research should inform participants about: The purpose of the research, expected duration and procedures.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following is an example of hindsight bias? Alliyah, after reading a definition on one of her flashcards, turns the card over to see the term and then tells herself she knew what the answer was all along.
Detailed explanation-4: -Random assignment is a fundamental part of a “true” experiment because it helps ensure that any differences found between the groups are attributable to the treatment, rather than a confounding variable.
Detailed explanation-5: -A test is standardized when all the students taking the test have to respond to the same set of carefully selected questions. This allows people who look at the results to make comparisons among groups of students.