PYC3704 Assignment 1 memo
Feedback for Assignment 01 of 2014
For your convenience, each question is given followed by the appropriate answer and an explanation of the correct response. Work your way systematically through these, comparing it with your own answer.
Even if you chose the correct alternative, you may find that the explanations we give are useful. Try to understand the explanations. Many of the items measure insight, not just factual knowledge. You will not pass this course if you try and memorise the questions and answers!
Question 1
The goal of quantitative research in psychology is best described as aiming to - - - - -.
1. develop appropriate statistical tests which can be used to determine the relationships among psychological variables that occur at a level greater than chance
2. develop theories that helps us to explain human experience and behaviour
3. formulate clear hypotheses based on insights about human experience and behaviour
4. convert theoretical constructs into measurable variables through operationalisation
For your convenience, each question is given followed by the appropriate answer and an explanation of the correct response. Work your way systematically through these, comparing it with your own answer.
Even if you chose the correct alternative, you may find that the explanations we give are useful. Try to understand the explanations. Many of the items measure insight, not just factual knowledge. You will not pass this course if you try and memorise the questions and answers!
Question 1
The goal of quantitative research in psychology is best described as aiming to - - - - -.
1. develop appropriate statistical tests which can be used to determine the relationships among psychological variables that occur at a level greater than chance
2. develop theories that helps us to explain human experience and behaviour
3. formulate clear hypotheses based on insights about human experience and behaviour
4. convert theoretical constructs into measurable variables through operationalisation