Methods in Behavioral Research, psychology assignment help

Answer the
following questions covering material from Ch. 6 & 7 of Methods in Behavioral Research:

1. 
What is reactivity? Explain how reactivity
impacts measurement.

2. 
What are the key features of an experimental
design, or ‘true experiment’? How does this compare to case studies?

3. 
What is survey research and when is it most
useful?

4. 
What issues should be considered when
constructing surveys? What are the implications of double-barreled, loaded, and
negative questions?

5. 
What are some survey administration methods?
When are each of these methods most appropriate?

6. 
Define interview bias and provide an example.

7. 
What is the difference between probability and
non-probability sampling techniques?

8. 
A researcher attends an art reception in a major
metropolitan city. She decides to approach people over the age of 50 and ask
them to fill out a brief survey about purchasing artwork. Is this a probability
or a non-probability sampling technique? What type of sampling procedure is
this—simple random, stratified random, cluster, haphazard, purposive, or quota?

9. 
What is the relationship between sample size and
survey results? What are some techniques to evaluate potential sampling bias?