Question

1. Research is the process of asking a question and then initiating a systematic process to obtain answers to that question. (T/F)

2. Since the scientific method attempts to verify all things, this method’s conclusions are more true than other forms of knowledge. (T/F)

3. In order to study something scientifically, all reality must be reduced to the sensory world. (T/F)

4. With probability (random) sampling techniques, each member of the population has an unequal chance of being selected for the research sample. (T/F)

5. An experimental design that has two conditions (treatments) with different subjects in each condition is a repeated measures design. (T/F)

6. Inferential statistics determine if we can make statements about the general population based on the sample. (T/F)

7. A significant result is one that has a low probability of occurring by chance (i.e. sampling error). (T/F)

8. A statement that the independent variable had no effect is called the alternative hypothesis. (T/F)

Answer 1