All Free Psychology MCQs with Answers
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- A. Calculated
- B. Analytical
- C. Speeching
- D. Reporting
Explanation: A reporting style presents findings from the position of an outside observer who describes and judges the action.
Correct answer: Reporting- A. mean; mode
- B. scatterplot; correlation
- C. central tendency; variation
- D. skewed distribution; bar graph
Explanation: The median is a measure of central tendency, while the range measures variation or dispersion in scores.
Correct answer: central tendency; variation- A. a biased population
- B. a biased sample
- C. a representative sample
- D. a statistically significant population
Explanation: Calling households only during a narrow weekday afternoon period excludes people who are working, studying, or otherwise unavailable, so…
Correct answer: a biased sample- A. naturalistic observation
- B. standard deviations
- C. scatterplots
- D. random assignmentCounseling Services
Explanation: Random assignment places participants into groups by chance, helping ensure that pre-existing differences do not systematically affect the…
Correct answer: random assignmentCounseling Services- A. Plan-oriented
- B. Action-oriented
- C. Subject-oriented
- D. Sector-oriented
Explanation: Action-oriented research is conducted to address a practical problem and produce useful change, rather than merely to develop theory.
Correct answer: Action-oriented- A. Approach
- B. Convenience
- C. Difficulty
- D. Quality
Explanation: A teacher directly involved in an activity has insider knowledge of its context, whereas an outsider may have difficulty interpreting what…
Correct answer: Difficulty- A. random forecasting
- B. fandom selection
- C. random placement
- D. random assignment
Explanation: Random assignment means each participant has an equal chance of being placed in any experimental group.
Correct answer: random assignment- A. experimental psychology
- B. social psychology
- C. psychometrics
- D. physiological psychology
Explanation: Psychometrics focuses on measuring individual differences through tests and on evaluating their reliability, validity, and statistical…
Correct answer: psychometrics- A. Educational logic
- B. Educational philosophy
- C. Educational goal
- D. Educational research
Explanation: Educational research examines teaching and learning situations systematically so that teachers and learners can understand and improve…
Correct answer: Educational research- A. Study
- B. Information
- C. Scientific approaches
- D. EvaluationAcademic Conferences & Publications
Explanation: The statement contrasts a holistic approach with collecting isolated pieces of information, making “information” the intended completion.
Correct answer: Information- A. Languages
- B. Technology
- C. Science
- D. Education
Explanation: Arts-based or artistic enquiry draws heavily on literature, poetry, music and visual art, in contrast with the more traditional scientific…
Correct answer: Science- A. Base
- B. Point
- C. Decision
- D. Result
Explanation: Subjective selection by a researcher may present competing arguments while withholding a final judgment, allowing the reader to make a…
Correct answer: Decision- A. Point-to-point studies
- B. Case observations
- C. Case problems
- D. Direct quotationsHealth Foundations & Medical Research
Explanation: Case studies commonly include participants’ direct quotations because their own words illustrate experiences and support the…
Correct answer: Direct quotationsHealth Foundations & Medical Research- A. Detailed
- B. Better
- C. Continual
- D. Specific
Explanation: Continual contact helps the researcher and participants become familiar with one another and develop a clearer understanding of the…
Correct answer: Continual- A. Testing
- B. Analysis
- C. Research
- D. Observation
Explanation: Observation, combined with interviews and informal discussions, helps a researcher build a picture of the environment in which behaviour…
Correct answer: Observation- A. Conceptual
- B. Modern
- C. Educational
- D. Human
Explanation: Education is understood here as a human activity because it is concerned with people’s learning, growth and social development.
Correct answer: Human- A. knowledge
- B. Calculations
- C. Programme
- D. Analysis
Explanation: Analysis involves examining data systematically to understand how resources, facilities, and staff are being used.
Correct answer: Analysis- A. Observation models
- B. Observation schedules
- C. Observation steps
- D. Observation data
Explanation: Observation schedules specify what behaviors or events will be observed and recorded, making systematic quantification possible.
Correct answer: Observation schedules- A. Data
- B. Samples
- C. Information
- D. Population
Explanation: Information is built by collecting and organizing separate pieces of data, then relating them to form a meaningful whole.
Correct answer: Information- A. Cost-observed analysis
- B. Cost-calculated analysis
- C. Cost-minus analysis
- D. Cost-benefit analysis
Explanation: Cost-benefit analysis compares the expected costs of an action with its expected benefits to support a decision.
Correct answer: Cost-benefit analysis