At a DUI Checkpoint, Some Cars Are Stopped at Random;

question 57

Multiple Choice

At a DUI checkpoint, some cars are stopped at random; many others are not stopped. Using the terminology of psychological research, the cars that are stopped may be considered a __________ of all the cars that pass by the checkpoint.

• A)sample
• B)population
• C)segment
• D)subgroup

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Definitions:

Deception

The act of misleading or providing false information to others in order to gain an advantage or hide the truth.

Experimental Research

A research methodology that assesses cause-and-effect relationships by manipulating one or more variables while holding others constant to study their effects on certain outcomes.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over multiple trials.

Validity

The extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.