Research That Follows Subjects and Collects Data Over a Longer

question 36

Multiple Choice

Research that follows subjects and collects data over a longer period of time is referred to as:

• A) cross-sectional.
• B) naturalistic.
• C) observational.
• D) longitudinal.

Recognize the selective nature of perception and its effects on information processing.

Identify perceptual errors and their implications in organizational evaluations.

Understand the bias in underestimating situational factors versus overestimating personal factors.

Gain insights into the role of consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus in attribution theory.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated by the researcher to examine its effect on the dependent variable in an experiment.

External Validity

The extent to which the results of a study can be generalized to other situations and to other people.

Confounding Variable

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially misleading the results if not controlled.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.