An Important First Step When Evaluating Psychological Research Reported in the Media

question 21

Multiple Choice

An important first step when evaluating psychological research reported in the media is to

• A)decide whether the report describes a survey or an experiment.
• B)determine whether the research was reported both on television and in printed material (e.g. ,newspapers,magazines).
• C)search the psychological literature for related information.
• D)go to the original source in which the research was reporteD.

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Definitions:

IQ Test

A standardized test designed to measure human intelligence and cognitive abilities in relation to an average score for one's age group.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the condition over which the experimenter has direct control.

Experimental Group

In an experiment, this is the group that receives the treatment or intervention being tested.

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects not exposed to the treatment being studied, used as a baseline to measure the effect of the treatment.