Medical research. Because of limited funds, $5$ research centers are to be chosen out of $8$ suitable ones for a study on heart disease. If the selection is made at random, what is the probability that $5$ particular research centers will be chosen?

What is attitude research?

Suggest several areas in your school or community where field research could be used for a research project.

Survey Research Results. A researcher reports survey results by stating that the standard error of the mean is 20 . The population standard deviation is $500 .$

b. What is the probability that the point estimate was within $\pm 25$ of the population mean?

Research the reduction in farming after World War II as tied to population shifts from rural to urban areas. Create a graph showing the shift, designating a starting date and an end date for representation. Identify country or countries researched. Have a peer review the graph and discuss how the data can be interpreted.

A nurse researcher is collecting data following approval from the institutional review board (IRB). In which part of the research process is this nurse?

1. Analyzing the data
2. Designing the study
3. Conducting the study
4. Identifying the problem

What are the advantages and limitations of using the Internet for psychological research as compared to more traditional research conducted in a laboratory?

a. What is the first step in scientific research? b. What is a hypothesis and how is it often worded? c. Explain the importance of replication in scientific research.

Frame Research Questions Frame a research question about any aspect of this chapter. Start by reviewing headings and choosing one that interests you. Remember to frame questions that go beyond the text and require research to answer.

A researcher wants to determine how often the citizens of Muttontown attend the theater. She interviews 50 people at the local senior citizens’ center. What is wrong with this researcher’s sample?

The National Oceanic Research Institute is planning a research study on global warming in Antarctica. The 16-month network schedule is presented below. It is followed by budgets for each activity. Create a time-phased budget for the research project in the form provided.

List three areas of scientific research that contribute to or benefit from space research and exploration.

Contrast How does quantitative research differ from qualitative research?

Imagine that you are researching the effects of Harriet Beecher Stowe's book Uncle Tom's Cabin. Write down five questions that would help you focus your research on this topic. The questions should point you to areas where you need to find more information about the influence of Stowe's book.