Chapter 1 Practice Quiz

. Based on research reported in the text on Facebook and grades, the best conclusion that can be drawn is that

students who are weak academically tend to spend a lot of time on Facebook.

Facebook use lowers grades among first-year students but has no effect on second- through fourth-year students.

there is conflicting evidence on the association between the use of Facebook and grades.

the more time you spend on Facebook, the lower your grades will be.

. All of the following statements are accurate descriptions of the research process except

the first step in the process is to select an approach, or method of data collection.

each basic step may be broken down into smaller steps.

part of the process involves narrowing a general topic into a more focused research question.

the particular steps in the process vary depending on the research approach.

. A study examines the characteristics and motives of people who help others by analyzing letters describing people who have performed good deeds. This is an example of

an experiment.

a survey.

field research.

the use of existing data.

. A study of helping behavior asks a large randomly selected group of people how often they have performed various charitable acts. The would be an example of

an experiment.

a survey.

field research.

the use of existing data.

. To study the effect of mood on helping others, investigators manipulate people's moods by giving some of them cookies and then asking them to donate money to a local charity. This research is an example of

an experiment.

a survey.

field research.

the use of existing data.

. To understand what motivates people to volunteer, a researcher volunteers at the local branch of the Salvation Army, where she observes and interviews fellow volunteers. This is an example of

an experiment.

a survey.

field research.

the use of existing data.

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