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PSYC 300 WEEK 8 FINAL EXAM 2 1. To a historical researcher studying the lives of women pioneers in the late 1880s, letters written by Deloris Adams of Philadelphia, describing the life of her sister, Rebecca Adams, a pioneer woman on the Nebraska plains, represent: 2. In regard to bias in historical research, the researcher: 3. Observational research, as a form of descriptive research, 4. Correlational research allows the researcher to answer questions such as: 5. A researcher wi...

PSYC 300 Week 8 Final Exam 2 PSYC300 Week 8 Final Exam Answers To a historical researcher studying the lives of women pioneers in the late 1880s, letters written by Deloris Adams of Philadelphia, describing the life of her sister, Rebecca Adams, a pioneer woman on the Nebraska plains, represent: In regard to bias in historical research, the researcher: Observational research, as a form of descriptive research, Correlational research allows the researcher to answer questions such as: A rese...

PSYC-300 Quiz week 3 Question 1 of 20 A good research plan, according to your textbook, includes_________. Correct D.includes specific sampling plan, procedures, data sources, and analysis plan. Answer Key: D Question 2 of 20 Charlotte wrote a book about her experiences as an anthropologist, living in an Incan village for three years, and becoming an expert weaver. Her book was widely read by other anthropologists including Mira, who is an expert in Navaho weaving. For Mira, Charlotte's...

PSYC 300 quiz 1 Question 1 of 15 1.0 Points To be considered true research, a project must: A.produce definitive conclusions regarding the subject of study. B.gather together a body of existing information and communicate it in a clear and concise way. C.gather and interpret information in a systematic fashion so as to increase understanding of some phenomenon. D.uncover obscure or esoteric information and bring it to the consideration of the broader research community. Question 2 of...

PSYC 300 Week 4 Midterm Exam 1 1. Professor Adams is constructing a demographic questionnaire for use in a research project. One question asks students to report whether they are currently living in an "urban", "suburban", or "rural" setting. This is an example of a/an: 2. Which of the following represents a null hypothesis? 3. Which of the following represents a research hypothesis? 4. In a _______, each participant is tested under all conditions. 5. The ______ of psychol...

PSYC 300 Week 4 Midterm Exam 2 1. Marco’s study suggested that elementary students who watch TV more than three hours a day are more likely to be overweight than students who watch less TV. In this study student’s weight is 2. Professor Harris is constructing a demographic questionnaire for use in a research project. One question asks students to report how politically conservative they are it includes a 7-point scale where 1 is “not at all conservative” and 7 is “extremely conse...

PSYC 300 Week 8 Final Exam 2 PSYC300 Week 8 Final Exam Answers To a historical researcher studying the lives of women pioneers in the late 1880s, letters written by Deloris Adams of Philadelphia, describing the life of her sister, Rebecca Adams, a pioneer woman on the Nebraska plains, represent: In regard to bias in historical research, the researcher: Observational research, as a form of descriptive research, Correlational research allows the researcher to answer questions such as: A rese...

PSYC 300 WEEK 4 QUIZ Part 1 of 1 - 40.0 Points Question 1 of 20 2.0 Points In qualitative research the _____ is the most important instrument. A.questionnaire B.behavior checklist C.researcher D.participant Question 2 of 20 2.0 Points Qualitative studies typically serve three of the following purposes. Which purpose do they NOT serve? A.description of situations, processes, relationships, etc. B.interpretation of information in order ...