In a study comparing 4 group means, the F-ratio is statistically significant. This means that:
a. There is a significant difference between each of the four group means.
b. There is a significant difference between at least two of the four groups.
c. The variation within each group is much larger than in results that are not significant.
d. None of these.
B
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When a group enters the termination phase, the group leader acts to decrease the group's sense of:
A) ?separateness. B) ?self-righteousness. C) ?internal discord. D) ?cohesion.
Researchers at the Center for the Sex Offender Management (CSOM) want to understand more about
the psychosocial factors that predict recidivism. There is a well established research base at CSOM, and therefore the scholars can parsimoniously review the literature. During their search one variable, cognitive distortions, consistently emerges as a predictor of recidivism. In response, the researchers postulate that cognitive distortions are related to recidivism. In terms of research and the scientific method, what term describes the researchers' postulation? a) Induction b) Research question c) Theoretical explanation d) Hypothesis
Identify the "relapse-prone" behavior.
A. Recognizing that a problem exists B. Detaching to gain perspective C. Displaying compulsive behavior D. Asking for help E. Responding with action when prepared
Which of the following do you think are the most critical characteristics in selecting a
measure? a) Validity: if a measure doesn't measure the concept it is supposed to measure, why bother? b) Reliability: if a measure doesn't consistently give the same results when it's used under similar conditions, why bother? c) Easy to use: if a measure is so complicated to use, regardless of its validity or reliability, why bother? d) Accessible: if a measure is expensive or restricted, regardless if it is easy to use, valid, and reliable, why bother? e) all of the above f) none of the above