FINAL TAKE HOME EXAM
This is a test and is to be completed independently. By submitting the final, you
acknowledge that the work you submit is completely your own. Failure to abide by
this statement, will result in failing.
You are allowed to use textbooks, class notes, and the internet. However, any
quoted, paraphrased, or noted information that is used must be referenced. You
may NOT enlist the help of any students, faculty, staff, family, friends, associates, or
strangers. Any questions can be directed to me via email.
Submissions MUST be turned in to muonline using the provided final link.
Submissions need to be double spaced and 12 pt Times New Roman or Arial font.
Please answer the questions in essay form.
Essays
1. Reliability and Validity are important to every study method. What are the
specific concerns that could threaten Reliability and Validity across all types of
methods? Also, detail specific threats for each study method (Observations,
Surveys, Correlational, Experiments, and Single Case).
2. Define a specific situation in which Experimental Methods (either between
subject, within subject, or mixed) could not be used and what method would have
to be used. Detail how you would use your chosen method to investigate the
situation. (A full methods section is suggested, but not required as long as all
details are included in explanation.)
3. What ethical concerns exist for all study methods? What specific methods
(Observations, Surveys, Correlational, Experiments, and/or Single Case) have
unique ethical concerns and what are they? Define all concerns.
