A Researcher Who Is Studying Methods of Decreasing Test Anxiety

question 16

Multiple Choice

A researcher who is studying methods of decreasing test anxiety decides to measure anxiety in a group of volunteers both before and after an experimental intervention. He finds that anxiety levels are lower after the intervention. However, when reviewing his results, the researcher notes that the first test occurred about a week before midterm exams and the second test occurred two weeks after the exams. This study appears to have a problem with ____.

• A) internal validity
• B) external validity
• C) reliability
• D) accuracy

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Definitions:

Group Development

The process through which a group progresses through a series of stages or phases, from its inception to its dissolution, often marked by changes in structure and function.

Observational Methods

Research techniques that involve watching and recording the behavior of subjects in their natural environment or in a controlled setting.

Self-report Methods

Self-report Methods are research techniques that involve participants providing information about themselves, typically through questionnaires or interviews.

Group Cohesion

The bond that connects members of a group together, promoting unity and teamwork.