Lesson 1.6.2
1.6.2 Induction, deduction, hypothesis testing and control of variables Quiz: OCR Psychology, Unit 1
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What type of reasoning moves from specific observations to general theories?
- Falsification
- Operationalisation
- Induction
- Deduction
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What reasoning approach starts with a general theory and tests specific predictions?
- Induction
- Deduction
- Extraneous reasoning
- Standardisation
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Which process involves formulating a testable statement before conducting research?
- Variable randomisation
- Thematic analysis
- Hypothesis testing
- Subjective coding
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Why is the control of extraneous variables crucial in experimental research?
- Prevents debriefing
- Eliminates samples
- Establishes cause
- Increases demand
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If a researcher derives a specific prediction from a wider theory, which method is used?
- Deduction
- Induction
- Pilot testing
- Random allocation
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Observing many individual cats purring before concluding all cats purr is an example of what?
- Stratification
- Falsification
- Induction
- Deduction
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What term describes keeping conditions identical for all participants in an experiment?
- Operationalisation
- Standardisation
- Randomisation
- Counterbalancing
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What type of variable must be strictly controlled to prevent it masking the IV's effect?
- Independent variable
- Extraneous variable
- Dependent variable
- Nominal variable
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Which element is essential to turn a loose research question into a falsifiable prediction?
- Hypothesis
- Pilot study
- Consent schedule
- Debriefing form
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A researcher notices a pattern in field notes and builds a new theory. What method is this?
- Pilot testing
- Counterbalancing
- Induction
- Deduction
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Testing whether a specific psychological model accurately predicts real-world exam stress uses what?
- Deduction
- Content analysis
- Induction
- Pilot study
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What ensures participant variables do not bias an independent groups design?
- Standardisation
- Counterbalancing
- Random allocation
- Self-selection
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Which principle suggests a scientific hypothesis must be capable of being proven wrong?
- Induction
- Falsification
- Standardisation
- Operationalisation
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If room temperature fluctuates randomly across experimental trials, what type of variable is this?
- Extraneous variable
- Dependent variable
- Independent variable
- Target variable
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Before testing a full theory, a researcher runs a small-scale trial version. What is this?
- Inductive test
- Deductive scan
- Control trial
- Pilot study
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What ensures that the researcher's personal beliefs do not bias variable measurement?
- Induction
- Objectivity
- Subjectivity
- Deduction
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When a researcher systematically manipulates the IV while holding other conditions constant, they achieve what?
- Induction
- Subjectivity
- Control
- Falsification
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Formulating a hunch about memory span and then testing it in a lab demonstrates what process?
- Hypothesis testing
- Inductive reasoning
- Content extraction
- Pilot testing
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What is established when operationalised variables and strict controls isolate the IV's effect?
- Population validity
- External validity
- Internal validity
- Ecological validity
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Which logical step is taken when Popper's principle is used to test a psychological theory?
- Induction
- Falsification
- Operationalisation
- Standardisation
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