A major problem with the cross-sectional research method is that:
A) respondents become test wise.
B) respondent attrition (loss of subjects) can occur over time.
C) cohort effects may emerge rather than the effects of aging.
D) the message of measurement may change over time.
C
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each time the population is sampled, participants may or may not be from a prior group? a. Event-Based Design b. Repeated Cross Sectional Design c. Cross Sectional Design d. Experimental Design
Barbara wants to be the "perfect mother.". She tends to be overprotective, doing things for her 3-year-old daughter that the child can very well do for herself. According to Erikson, although Barbara thinks she is being an effective parent, her daughter is likely to develop a sense of
a. shame and doubt about her capabilities. b. guilt over her inadequacies. c. low self-esteem. d. right and wrong.
The difference between the characteristics of a sample and the characteristics of the population from which it was drawn is known as:
a. Sampling frame b. Sampling error c. Sampling heterogeneity d. Sampling randomness e. Sample fit
David is a researcher who has been studying the effects of a 12-step
program in addictions treatment. He is a strong advocate for a 12-step program. When the results are revealed, those in a 12-step program appeared to do no better than those in group therapy. He believes that something is wrong with the data, and decides to keep the results to himself. What ethical breach did he violate? A. Conflict of Interest B. Research Misconduct C. Human Subjects Violation D. It is not an ethical breach because he knows the 12 step program is more effective.