PSYCO223 Lecture 4: Research Methods

7. Which of the following methods is most helpful for clarifying cause and effect relationships? a correlational research b. the survey c. naturalistic observation d. the experiment

14. A control group A) must always be used in correlational research B) is not exposed to the experimental treatment C) cannot be used as a comparison to the experimental group D) must be deceived into believing they are receiving treatment E) all of the above

15. With respect to ethics and the use of deception in research A) it should only be used when there is no other way to obtain natural, spontaneous responses from participants B) deception violates the principle of informed consent C) the participant should be told the true purpose of the study when it is over D) the benefits should clearly outweigh the ethical costs E) all of the above