A scale of measurement in which objects or individuals are assigned to categories that have no numerical properties is a(n) _____ scale
a. nominal
b. ordinal
c. interval
d. ratio
a
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What percentage of reading occurs during fixations, and what percentage during saccades?
a. 100 percent occurs during fixations and 0 percent during saccades. b. 75 percent occurs during fixations and 25 percent during saccades. c. 50 percent occurs during fixations and 50 percent during saccades. d. 0 percent occurs during fixations and 100 percent during saccades.
You are writing a paper on the altered-state theory of hypnosis. As you are researching the theory, you find a statement that doesn't seem to fit your understanding of the theory. Which of the following statements is inconsistent with the theory?
A. Hypnosis disconnects the person from reality. B. The hypnotized person does things without conscious intent. C. The hypnotized person is able to respond to suggestions. D. The unhypnotized part of the brain does not receive any sensations or perceptions.
What is the purpose of doing a thorough literature review before designing an experiment?
a. Actually, you shouldn't do one. They are a waste of time. b. The APA requires one prior to publication. c. You need to know what research has already been done in the area d. To make use of proprietary databases
One of the most common instruments to gather data is a personal interview. Which of the following questions/statements might a researcher ask in a structured interview?
a. If you could have the perfect job, what would it be? b. Describe a time when you communicated some unpleasant news or feelings to a friend. What happened? c. Would your spouse describe you as a warm fuzzy or a cold prickly? d. Think of a day when you had many things to do and describe how you scheduled your time.