Question 1

If you want to make sure that all ethnic groups are systematically represented in your sample, you should use:

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic sampling. 
B)  stratified random sampling. 
C)  cluster sampling. 
D)  quota sampling. 
A)  systematic sampling. 
B)  stratified random sampling. 
C)  cluster sampling. 
D)  quota sampling.

Question 2

The first step in survey research is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to state specific hypotheses. 
B)  to decide on the population to be surveyed. 
C)  to specify the broad objectives of the research. 
D)  to construct clear and unambiguous questions. 
A)  to state specific hypotheses. 
B)  to decide on the population to be surveyed. 
C)  to specify the broad objectives of the research. 
D)  to construct clear and unambiguous questions.

Question 3

To increase response rates, some telephone surveys begin with ____ and then switch the respondent to a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  human contact, another person. 
B)  a computer directed survey, human. 
C)  human contact, computer directed survey. 
D)  short questions, longer questions. 
A)  human contact, another person. 
B)  a computer directed survey, human. 
C)  human contact, computer directed survey. 
D)  short questions, longer questions.

Question 4

A problem with a mail survey compared to other survey methods is:

Accepted Answer

A)  low response rate. 
B)  biased sample. 
C)  high cost. 
D)  low response rate and consequently a biased sample. 
A)  low response rate. 
B)  biased sample. 
C)  high cost. 
D)  low response rate and consequently a biased sample.

Question 5

In probability sampling:

Accepted Answer

A)  every individual in the population has an equal probability of being included in the sample. 
B)  the predetermined probability of any individual being selected to participate in the survey is known. 
C)  all samples are equally probable. 
D)  all groups are proportionally represented. 
A)  every individual in the population has an equal probability of being included in the sample. 
B)  the predetermined probability of any individual being selected to participate in the survey is known. 
C)  all samples are equally probable. 
D)  all groups are proportionally represented.

Question 6

The following question is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed alternative question. 
B)  open-ended question. 
C)  Likert-type item 
D)  none of these 
A)  fixed alternative question. 
B)  open-ended question. 
C)  Likert-type item 
D)  none of these

Question 7

Generalizability of the results of a survey primarily depends upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  sampling most members of the population. 
B)  sampling procedures. 
C)  the validity of the results. 
D)  content of the survey. 
A)  sampling most members of the population. 
B)  sampling procedures. 
C)  the validity of the results. 
D)  content of the survey.

Question 8

If there is a sampling error of plus/minus 4%, the range of the confidence interval would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  4% 
B)  5% 
C)  8% 
D)  unknown 
A)  4% 
B)  5% 
C)  8% 
D)  unknown

Question 9

If the ability to have a representative sample for your survey is very important, you should not administer the survey:

Accepted Answer

A)  face to face. 
B)  by phone. 
C)  by mail. 
D)  by computer. 
A)  face to face. 
B)  by phone. 
C)  by mail. 
D)  by computer.

Question 10

Closed-ended questions:

Accepted Answer

A)  restrict responses to a fixed set of alternatives. 
B)  limit responses to "yes" or "no". 
C)  are difficult to score. 
D)  all of these 
A)  restrict responses to a fixed set of alternatives. 
B)  limit responses to "yes" or "no". 
C)  are difficult to score. 
D)  all of these

Question 11

A return rate of ____ should be considered acceptable in a mail survey.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  85% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  75% 
D)  85%

Question 12

Describe how a researcher could gather information in a survey of the subjects' sexual behavior using the random response method.

Accepted Answer

The random response method is a techniqu

Question 13

Asking people who are available to participate in a survey is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  quota sampling. 
B)  cluster sampling. 
C)  systematic sampling. 
D)  convenience sampling. 
A)  quota sampling. 
B)  cluster sampling. 
C)  systematic sampling. 
D)  convenience sampling.

Question 14

Describe convenience sampling and its relationship to the question of generalizability.

Accepted Answer

Convenience sampling is a non-probabilit

Question 15

Generalizability is a problem in:

Accepted Answer

A)  stratified random sampling. 
B)  convenience sampling. 
C)  systematic sampling. 
D)  cluster sampling. 
A)  stratified random sampling. 
B)  convenience sampling. 
C)  systematic sampling. 
D)  cluster sampling.

Question 16

What are some of the difficulties associated with developing survey questions?

Accepted Answer

Developing survey questions can be a cha

Question 17

How can the response rate of mail questionnaires be improved?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enclose another copy of the questionnaire in follow-up letters. 
B)  Include a small payment with the questionnaire. 
C)  Include an abridged version of the original questionnaire in follow-up letters. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Enclose another copy of the questionnaire in follow-up letters. 
B)  Include a small payment with the questionnaire. 
C)  Include an abridged version of the original questionnaire in follow-up letters. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of face-to-face, phone, and mail-in surveys.

Accepted Answer

Face-to-face surveys have the advantage

Question 19

A Likert scale uses:

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar adjectives. 
B)  open-ended questions. 
C)  a subjective scoring criterion. 
D)  numerically weighted response categories 
A)  bipolar adjectives. 
B)  open-ended questions. 
C)  a subjective scoring criterion. 
D)  numerically weighted response categories

Question 20

The sampling procedure in which you choose every fifth person listed in your population in called:

Accepted Answer

A)  systematic sampling. 
B)  stratified random sampling. 
C)  simple random sampling. 
D)  selective random sampling. 
A)  systematic sampling. 
B)  stratified random sampling. 
C)  simple random sampling. 
D)  selective random sampling.

If you want to make sure that all ethnic groups are systematically represented in your sample, you should use:

The first step in survey research is:

To increase response rates, some telephone surveys begin with and then switch the respondent to a .

A problem with a mail survey compared to other survey methods is:

In probability sampling:

The following question is an example of a(n) ____.

Generalizability of the results of a survey primarily depends upon:

If there is a sampling error of plus/minus 4%, the range of the confidence interval would be:

If the ability to have a representative sample for your survey is very important, you should not administer the survey:

Closed-ended questions:

A return rate of ____ should be considered acceptable in a mail survey.

Describe how a researcher could gather information in a survey of the subjects' sexual behavior using the random response method.

Asking people who are available to participate in a survey is called:

Describe convenience sampling and its relationship to the question of generalizability.

Generalizability is a problem in:

What are some of the difficulties associated with developing survey questions?

How can the response rate of mail questionnaires be improved?

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of face-to-face, phone, and mail-in surveys.

A Likert scale uses:

The sampling procedure in which you choose every fifth person listed in your population in called:

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Exam 14: Understanding and Using Standardized Tests

If you want to make sure that all ethnic groups are systematically represented in your sample, you should use:

The first step in survey research is:

To increase response rates, some telephone surveys begin with ____ and then switch the respondent to a ____.

A problem with a mail survey compared to other survey methods is:

In probability sampling:

The following question is an example of a(n) ____.

Generalizability of the results of a survey primarily depends upon:

If there is a sampling error of plus/minus 4%, the range of the confidence interval would be:

If the ability to have a representative sample for your survey is very important, you should not administer the survey:

Closed-ended questions:

A return rate of ____ should be considered acceptable in a mail survey.

Describe how a researcher could gather information in a survey of the subjects' sexual behavior using the random response method.

Asking people who are available to participate in a survey is called:

Describe convenience sampling and its relationship to the question of generalizability.

Generalizability is a problem in:

What are some of the difficulties associated with developing survey questions?

How can the response rate of mail questionnaires be improved?

Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of face-to-face, phone, and mail-in surveys.

A Likert scale uses:

The sampling procedure in which you choose every fifth person listed in your population in called:

Applying Psychology to Teaching

Stage Theories of Development

Age-Level Characteristics

Understanding Student Differences

Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity

Accommodating Student Variability

Behavioral and Social Learning Theories

Information-Processing Theory

Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer

Approaches to Instruction

Motivation

Classroom Management

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher

Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher

Filters

To increase response rates, some telephone surveys begin with and then switch the respondent to a .