AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which method should a psychology researcher use if she is interested in testing whether a specific reward in a classroom situation causes students to behave better?
A
case study
B
experiment
C
survey
D
correlation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The best system for a psychology experiment to use if she’s interested in testing whether a specific price in a classroom situation causes scholars to bear better is an experiment so option B is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -The experimental method is often preferred in research on behavior because a properly designed experiment can allow cause and effect conclusions to be made. Many studies in social psychology are experiments. These types of studies can be done in a laboratory setting or in a natural setting.

Detailed explanation-3: -An empirical article contains new knowledge or insight. What is one example of why researchers must take into consideration the benefits of their research? A study should only be conducted if the study’s benefits outweigh the risks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Researchers can avoid the observer expectancy effect by using a double-blind design, in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know which participants are in the experimental condition and which are in the control condition.

Detailed explanation-5: -Naturalistic Observation Examples An example of a naturalistic observation study would be researchers studying monkeys in their natural environment.

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