Using deception in a research study is discouraged, but sometimes it is necessary. What should the researcher do in order to mitigate the harm that may be caused by deception?
a) She should never inform the participants of the actual purpose of the study.
b) She should allow the participants to ask questions and discuss concerns after the data are collected.
c) She should debrief the participants before the participant has completed the study requirements.
d) All of the above
b
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a. studies a different sample from the same general population. b. studies a different sample from the same specific population. c. studies the same sample of individuals. d. studies a subset of a population at a specific point in time.
Reliability, validity, and scoring refer to what qualities of tests?
a. consistency b. psychometric c. variability d. normative
Sports scientists were interested in the effects of anxiety and experience on high board diving performance. All three variables are correlated with each other, but what correlation test could be run if you wanted to find out the degree of ‘exclusive’ variance anxiety had on diving performance without the interaction of the experience variable?
A. Partial correlation B. Biserial correlation C. Point-biserial correlation D. Semi-partial correlation
Identify the basic characteristics of qualitative research.
What will be an ideal response?