As is the case with any __________, measurements that are biased can contribute systematic variance to the resulting data, which makes it difficult to interpret the effects of the independent variable
a. confounding
b. good study
c. naturalistic observation
d. significant result
a
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Which one of the following scenarios best demonstrates the use of physical trace measures?
a. Researchers examine the drawings of a group of four and five year old children for evidence of trauma or sexual abuse. b. A researcher compares the final exam scores of two groups of college freshman students enrolled in two separate reading courses. c. A classroom reading teacher examines the books on her classroom reading shelf for signs of wear to see what ones are read most. d. Researchers blind to experimental conditions observe and record the behavior of two groups of schizophrenic patients who have been given two different experimental drugs.
Failures of planned town design, such as resistance to central mailboxes and corner stores in Columbia, Maryland, indicate the value of ___ in town or urban planning
a. professional planners b. citizen participation c. greenery d. behavior setting concepts
Two 1st-year college students, Carlos and Carl, are used to taking different types of academic tests. Carlos has mostly taken essay tests, and Carl has mostly taken multiple choice tests. What problem may arise when they take the same tests in college?
a. Depending on the type of tests given, there may be construct bias present in the test scores. b. Depending on the type of tests given, there may be method bias present in the test scores. c. Depending on the type of tests given, there may be method bias present in the test scores. d. Depending on the type of tests given, there may be reliability bias present in the test scores.
Which of the following is not true regarding mentors?
a. Effective mentors are approachable b. Mentors can open doors to new opportunities c. The best mentors are popular d. Mentors provide support