2.3 - Types of Psychological Research Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the experimental method?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you change a variable.
Name one advantage of observational studies.
💡 Hint: Consider how it helps in real-life settings.
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What does the experimental method aim to establish?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between changing one variable and the effect on another.
True or False: Observational methods always involve manipulating variables.
💡 Hint: Think about how researchers gather information.
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Design a simple experimental study to test the effects of caffeine on reaction times. What variables would you need to control?
💡 Hint: Think about how to keep conditions consistent for valid results.
Create a survey to understand student attitudes toward remote learning. What key factors will you include to ensure reliability?
💡 Hint: Consider how your wording might affect responses.
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