Methods in Psychological Research
Fourth Edition
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, students should be able to
- Compare the various methods that researchers use to ask questions
- Define the terms social desirability and response set and propose ways to reduce their effects
- Compare the various ways in which researchers measure observable behavior
- Explain how precision of measurement affects statistical power
- Identify the difference between a test, a scale, and an inventory
- Describe the commercially available tests of intelligence and personality