Question: The Virginia Highway patrol is interested in determining if concentration affects driving speed. They randomly assign a group of drivers to either intermittently look at a cell phone or to not look at a cell phone. They then install a monitoring device that will record their driving speed at randomly determined intervals on a local interstate. What is the best statistical test to conduct?

Answer Choices:

A. independent groups t-test
B. correlated groups t-test
C. One Way Between Subjects ANOVA
D. One Way Repeated Measures ANOVA

Answer: C – One Way Between Subjects ANOVA

 

Question: A social scientist is comparing sample data regarding the number of cars owned per household in a given city. The known average car owned per household is 1.35. What is the best statistical test to conduct?

Answer Choices:

A. 2 x 2 Between Subjects ANOVA
B. independent groups t-test
C. one sample z-test
D. one sample t-test

Answer: D – one sample t-test

 

Question: What is unique about this course?

Answer Choices:

A. It is only open to freshmen.
B. It is the capstone course required of all psychology majors.
C. It is the only course required for a psychology major at VCU.

Answer: B – It is the capstone course required of all psychology majors.

 

Question: What is this class classified as?

Answer Choices:

A. A 200 level course
B. A 300 level course
C. A 400 level Capstone course for seniors majoring in psychology. The workload most likely will be more rigorous than lower level classes.

Answer: C – A 400 level Capstone course for seniors majoring in psychology. The workload most likely will be more rigorous than lower level classes.

 

Question: Because this class is online, which of the following are important?

Answer Choices:

A. I need to start each Monday to do the readings in the text and watch the lectures.
B. I better have a reliable computer and Internet connection.
C. It’s going to demand a fair bit of self-discipline and planning.
D. All of the above are important.

Answer: D – All of the above are important.

 

Question: Which of the following books is NOT required?

Answer Choices:

A. An Introduction to the History of Psychology (by Hergenhahn)
B. A Brief History of Time (by Stephen Hawking)
C. On the Witness Stand (by Hugo Münsterberg)

Answer: B – A Brief History of Time (by Stephen Hawking)

 

Question: What is the phone number for the VCU Help IT Desk where I can get help with technology issues and Canvas?

Answer Choices:

A. 804-828-2227
B. My parent’s phone number.
C. The professor’s cell number.
D. President Biden’s Twitter account.

Answer: A – 804-828-2227

 

Question: What is the purpose of Packback?

Answer Choices:

A. To encourage students to ask critical questions.
B. To provide the class with a discussion platform to share ideas.
C. To provide a sense of community among classmates, cutting down on some of the isolation experienced in online courses.
D. All of the above.

Answer: D – All of the above.

 

Question: There are four (4) major tests in this course. The tests are multiple choice. These questions are based on the material in our textbook. Are the professor’s lectures going to cover EVERYTHING in the text that will appear on the multiple choice sections to the major tests?

Answer Choices:

A. Yes, the professor will lecture about each and every item in the text and let students know exactly what every multiple choice question will be about.
B. No, it’s the responsibility of the student to thoroughly read, study, and understand the material in the text. Routinely, the online multiple choice section of the four major tests are open book. And as a senior majoring in psychology I ought to be able to handle this.
C. Yes, just like in high school, professors are supposed to “teach to the test” and students shouldn’t be responsible for learning anything other than what they are told.

Answer: B – No, it’s the responsibility of the student to thoroughly read, study, and understand the material in the text. Routinely, the online multiple choice section of the four major tests are open book. And as a senior majoring in psychology I ought to be able to handle this.

 

Question: Suppose a student is sick, or in a car accident (or some other unfortunate event) on the day of a test or assignment. What should the student do?

Answer Choices:

A. Tell the professor about it at the end of the week.
B. Tell the professor about it later on in the semester when you realize you’re not going to pass.
C. Nothing.
D. Send an email to the professor as soon as possible, preferably that day.

Answer: D – Send an email to the professor as soon as possible, preferably that day.

 

Question: Which of the following is NOT accurate about how your grade is determined?

Answer Choices:

A. The grading is based on a simple system of points earned divided by total possible points.
B. Major tests count more than other assignments.
C. Part of my grade is participating on our Packback class community.
D. There are quizzes and reading assignments, posted on our class site.
E. Packback participation is optional and no points are given for attendance.

Answer: E – Packback participation is optional and no points are given for attendance.

 

Question: What is the late policy for assignments, quizzes & tests?

Answer Choices:

A. None, I should just get the work in when I can.
B. No late assignments or tests are accepted for any reason.
C. I can expect a 20% late penalty for one day late and a 30% penalty for more than one day.

Answer: C – I can expect a 20% late penalty for one day late and a 30% penalty for more than one day.

 

Question: How are the professor’s lectures delivered?

Answer Choices:

A. Via VCU email
B. They are posted on YouTube
C. They are Zoom recorded lectures posted on Bb.
D. They are delivered live online as our normal class period.

Answer: C – They are Zoom recorded lectures posted on Bb.

 

Question: This class will require a fair bit of reading about philosophy. What is the professor’s background in philosophy?

Answer Choices:

A. None
B. His undergraduate degree is in philosophy and he has a graduate degree in humanities (philosophy)
C. He philosophizes a lot.
D. He once read a book about philosophy.

Answer: B – His undergraduate degree is in philosophy and he has a graduate degree in humanities (philosophy)

 

Question: What program will be used to help decrease plagiarism on submitted assignments?

Answer Choices:

A. turnitin
B. Assign Scan
C. Fact Check .com
D. Goofball

Answer: A – turnitin

 

Question: At the end of the semester you discover that your grade is 89.4. You really want an “A”. What should you do?

Answer Choices:

A. Email the professor and ask for extra credit.
B. Email the TA and ask for a favor.
C. Email both the TA and professor and ask for points or fractions of points you did not earn.
D. Nothing; semester grades are rounded up to the next letter grade only if they are .5 and above. It is inappropriate to ask for points or fractions of points that are not earned.

Answer: D – Nothing; semester grades are rounded up to the next letter grade only if they are .5 and above. It is inappropriate to ask for points or fractions of points that are not earned.

 

Question: Students should realize which of the following about working online on Canvas?

Answer Choices:

A. The professor and TA have access to an electronic record of a student’s attempts on Canvas such as: when they logged on, how much time they spent in the textbook and how many answers were attempted. So it’s probably not a good idea to try to mislead the TA about a computer problem that really didn’t happen. For example, if a student logs in five minutes before they’re supposed to complete a quiz that’s been available for several days, the professor and/or TA know that the student should have done it in a timely manner.
B. The professor or TA has a full schedule each day and may not be able to help answer immediately.
C. The professor or TA probably isn’t going to answer student comments late each night. Nor are they going to be available 24/7 to answer emails. So it’s best to get busy right away and if you have an issue, send an email and the professor or TA will respond as soon as possible which might be the next day.
D. All of the above.

Answer: D – All of the above.

 

Question: If you have a religious observance, which of the following guidelines apply?

Answer Choices:

A. You must submit the observance, your name, and the dates you will miss to the instructor AND the TA.
B. The last day to notify the instructor AND the TA of a religious observance holiday is posted on the syllabus and on the VCU Academic Calendar posted online.
C. It is the responsibility of the student to turn in assignments either early or shortly after the religious observance due date.
D. All of the above.

Answer: D – All of the above.

 

Question: Here is a hypothetical situation. Suppose class is cancelled due to weather or some other event? What should students realize about the material the professor was going to cover during that missed class?

Answer Choices:

A. Students won’t be held responsible for missed material. It just stands to reason that if a professor doesn’t cover something, it must not be important.
B. Students should not expect to have to learn some material on their own if the professor didn’t lecture on it; then a student shouldn’t have to learn it.
C. Everyone gets 10 days to allow for missed class. Students won’t have to learn missed material and the professor won’t have to hold a lecture. It’s a win/win for everyone!
D. Most likely the professor would compensate for the missed class by posting his power point along with other helpful suggestions or assignments on the class website. The students are coming to learning on their own. So, if class is cancelled, it wouldn’t be a good idea for students to rationalize that the material won’t be on the exam or forget to keep reading and pay attention to any additional material that might be posted on the class website. Even if class is cancelled, the material is still important and the student should study it on his/her own.

Answer: D – Most likely the professor would compensate for the missed class by posting his power point along with other helpful suggestions or assignments on the class website. The students are coming to learning on their own. So, if class is cancelled, it wouldn’t be a good idea for students to rationalize that the material won’t be on the exam or forget to keep reading and pay attention to any additional material that might be posted on the class website. Even if class is cancelled, the material is still important and the student should study it on his/her own.