In an experiment, the variable that the researcher manipulates is called the ______________ variable.
a. confounding
b. dependent
c. random
d. independent
Answer: d. independent
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Maloney and Ward suggest that an interviewer listen, facilitate, and clarify during the initial phases in a(n)
a. structured clinical interview. b. evaluation interview. c. case history interview. d. mental status examination.
The very first step when examining data is to
a. determine if a relationship exists. b. identify the shape of the distribution. c. generate a polygon. d. calculate the relative frequencies.
The parents at Central Elementary School responded to a multiple choice questionnaire that asked them what they considered the most important activity they do with their child. This is an example of a __________
A) structured interview B) clinical interview C) naturalistic observation D) structured observation
A psychologist is studying a group of people that cohabitated and a group that did not. What is one of the differences she is likely to find between these two groups?
a) The cohabitating group is younger. b) The cohabitating group has higher levels of religiosity. c) The cohabitating group has more conservative attitudes about sexual behavior. d) The cohabitating group has less traditional views about marriage and sex roles.