Practice Some Important Methods in Psychology - 2.4 | 2. Methods of Enquiry in Psychology | CBSE 11 Psychology
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2.4 - Some Important Methods in Psychology

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the observational method in psychology?

💡 Hint: Think about how scientists study animals in their natural habitat.

Question 2

Easy

Define the dependent variable.

💡 Hint: What do you measure after changing something else?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a key feature of the observational method?

  • Manipulation of variables
  • Recording behavior
  • Surveying opinions

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to watch rather than change.

Question 2

True or False: Correlation implies causation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the saying you learned in class about correlation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design an experiment to test the hypothesis: 'Increased study time leads to better exam performance'. What will be your independent and dependent variables, and how will you control extraneous variables?

💡 Hint: Think about what factors could unfairly sway the results.

Question 2

Explain a situation in which a correlational study might misleadingly suggest causation. How would you rectify this misconception?

💡 Hint: Consider external factors that influence both observed variables.

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