Clinical PsychologyLearning Lab

Knowledge check

Knowledge check: Research design and validity

Linked to the module Research design and validity. Study the module first, then test yourself.

1 In a study comparing mindfulness training with a waiting list on exam stress, what is the independent variable?

Multiple choice Introductory

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

2 What most distinguishes a true experiment from a quasi-experiment?

Multiple choice Intermediate

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

3 Participants who dropped out of a treatment study were mainly those who were not improving. Which threat does this illustrate?

Multiple choice Intermediate

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

4 A within-group design is vulnerable to order and carry-over effects because the same participants experience multiple conditions.

True / false Intermediate

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

5 Which design is most suitable for studying how the prevalence of depression varies across districts?

Multiple choice Introductory

Basis: Textbook concept, original question

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