The External Validity of Research Done in Natural Settings Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

The external validity of research done in natural settings is likely to be emphasized more when the research represents

• A)social experimentation as the basis for large-scale changes.
• B)an extension of a specific laboratory finding.
• C)an experiment done to address a specific question raised by a specific company.
• D)a theoretically motivated social psychology experiment.

Differentiate between collective behavior and social movements, recognizing their distinctive characteristics.

Comprehend the concept of framing within social movements and its importance in shaping collective action.

Analyze the role of mass media in propagating moral panic, including the positive and negative impacts of media coverage.

Recognize and describe the three major theories of collective behaviour: contagion, convergence, and emergent norm theories.

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Definitions:

Z Statistic

A type of standard score that indicates the number of standard deviations a datum is from the mean of a distribution, used in significance testing.

One-tailed Test

A statistical hypothesis test in which the region of rejection is on only one side of the sampling distribution.

α

Symbol often used to represent the level of significance in hypothesis testing, typically denoting the probability of making a Type I error.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or hypothesis that assumes there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the basis for statistical testing.