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Question 1 2 out of 2 points Alexandra is conducting a research study and has developed two hypotheses. She is planning to test against the null hypothesis. The null hypothesis states . Selected A... nswer: there is no difference between the scores of the dependent variables. • Question 2 The names of the hypotheses for a research study are and . 2 out of 2 points Selected Answer: null, research • Question 3 2 out of 2 points When hypotheses for a study are said to be mutually exclusive, this means the hypotheses . Selected Answer: cannot both be true. • Question 4 2 out of 2 points In the chapter, a study by Albert Bandura was discussed. Which of the following was not a research topic? Selected Answer: Bobo dolls • Question 5 2 out of 2 points Dan is searching on the Internet for information on her research topic. The search results lead to only 10 hits. Dan’s search resulted in a small number of records because . Selected Answer: his topic is too narrow. • Question 6 2 out of 2 points According to the textbook, John believed that there were no differences in writing abilities between himself and Jenn. John is stating what kind of hypothesis? Selected Answer: nul l • Question 7 2 out of 2 points In psychology, the database with only full text electronic articles is called . Selected Answer: PsycARTICL ES • Question 8 2 out of 2 points Unlike a research topic that is defined broadly, a is better defined to provide direction for researchers. Selected Answer: research question • Question 9 In research, the two hypotheses developed must be and . 2 out of 2 points Selected Answer: mutually exclusive, exhaustive • Question 10 Caron is working on a research project about the influence of caffeine 2 out of 2 points consumption on alertness. She has developed two hypotheses. Her second hypothesis states that there will be an increase in alertness with the consumption of caffeine. This hypothesis is known as a hypothesis. Selected Answer: directional research • Question 11 When searching for research on a topic, it is recommended that you use to increase the number of search results. 2 out of 2 points Selected Answer: synony ms • Question 12 2 out of 2 points You have been discussing a research project with your friend Connor. Connor has told you that his research hypothesis states, the mean of population 1 is not equal to the mean of population 2. How would you write this research hypothesis in symbols? Selected Answer: H1 μ1 ≠ μ2 • Question 13 2 out of 2 points Carolina has developed two hypotheses for her research question. The first hypothesis is known as the null hypothesis and states there will be no difference between the scores on the dependent variables. Her second hypothesis is known as a research hypothesis and states . Selected Answer: there is a difference between scores on the dependent variables. • Question 14 2 out of 2 points According to the textbook, the use of the Internet for searching is questionable because the Internet is not always and . Selected Answer: verifiable, reliable • Question 15 2 out of 2 points When stating the null or research hypotheses in symbols, the symbol μ stands for . Selected Answer: the mean of the population. • Question 16 2 out of 2 points When a researcher classifies data on a scale that assumes equal distance and has a true zero, the researcher is using a(n) scale. Selected Answer: rati o • Question 17 2 out of 2 points The variable in a study that researchers measure because it is believed to change is called the . Selected Answer: dependent variable • Question 18 2 out of 2 points One of the most common types of measures for a dependent variable is a behavioral measure. Behavioral measures . Selected Answer: [Show More]

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