Question 1

______ methods seek to build a systematic understanding of a culture from the viewpoint of the insider:

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic methods focus on understanding cultures from the insider's perspective, often involving immersive observation and participation.

Question 2

The role of the researcher in the ______ is to act as the moderator.

Accepted Answer

In a focus group, the researcher acts as the moderator, guiding the discussion among participants to gather qualitative data.

Question 3

'Through a process of abduction the researcher begins to develop certain theoretical hypotheses. These hypotheses are then integrated into a tentative theoretical model that is tested as more data is collected.' This refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

This describes grounded theory analysis, a research method that involves developing theories through the collection and analysis of data. The process mentioned, starting from abduction (generating hypotheses from observations) to the development and testing of a theoretical model, aligns with the iterative, inductive approach characteristic of grounded theory.

Question 4

______ designs involve measuring responses of a single sample on more than one occasion.

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal designs involve studying the same group of individuals over multiple time points, allowing researchers to observe changes and developments in the sample over time.

Question 5

The ability of a study to find a statistically significant effect when a genuine effect exists is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The ability of a study to find a statistically significant effect when a genuine effect exists is referred to as its power. This is a measure of the study's capability to detect an effect if there is one.

Question 6

Lack of ______ has been a bone of contention in many areas of psychology, including health psychology.

Accepted Answer

Lack of replication has been a significant issue in psychology, including health psychology, because it undermines the confidence in research findings. Replication is crucial for verifying the validity and reliability of scientific studies.

Question 7

A systematic method for determining how a sample of participants respond to a set of standard questions attempting to assess their feelings, attitudes, beliefs or knowledge at one or more times is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A survey is a systematic method used to gather information from a sample of participants by asking them a set of standard questions to assess their feelings, attitudes, beliefs, or knowledge at one or more points in time.

Question 8

In a survey the investigator must be cautious that the procedures do not generate any ______.

Accepted Answer

In survey research, it's important to avoid creating self-fulfilling prophecies, where the way questions are asked or the survey is conducted influences the outcomes in a way that confirms the initial assumptions or expectations. This can compromise the validity of the survey results.

Question 9

A way of integrating research that aims to limit bias is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A systematic review is a method of integrating research that aims to limit bias through the use of a transparent and replicable process for searching, selecting, and critically appraising relevant research.

Question 10

A method of classifying items that has a systematic structure or organization of classification is called a ______.

Accepted Answer

A taxonomy is a system for classifying and organizing things into groups or categories, often showing relationships among these groups.

Quiz 7: A-Z of Research Methods and Issues Relevant to Health Psychology