Question 1

Researchers

Accepted Answer

A)  always complete the literature review before collecting data. 
B)  examine existing literature to develop their own research questions and hypotheses. 
C)  write their literature reviews after they collect data. 
D)  find that a review of literature is essential at some point in the research process. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  always complete the literature review before collecting data. 
B)  examine existing literature to develop their own research questions and hypotheses. 
C)  write their literature reviews after they collect data. 
D)  find that a review of literature is essential at some point in the research process. 
E)  none of these. D

Question 2

Some research is likely to be quite expensive while other research can be conducted with few costs.Of the following,which study design is likely to be the least costly?

Accepted Answer

A)  using available data from a library 
B)  distributing a mail questionnaire once to a convenience sample 
C)  a multi-site investigation conducted over a period of several years 
D)  in person interviews 
E)  focus groups 
A)  using available data from a library 
B)  distributing a mail questionnaire once to a convenience sample 
C)  a multi-site investigation conducted over a period of several years 
D)  in person interviews 
E)  focus groups A

Question 3

Scott believes that the higher a student's GPA in the freshmen year,the more likely he or she will be to graduate
From college in four years.This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  research question. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  feasibility study. 
D)  sociological concept. 
E)  literature review. 
A)  research question. 
B)  hypothesis. 
C)  feasibility study. 
D)  sociological concept. 
E)  literature review. B

Question 4

What conditions determine whether a study is feasible?

Accepted Answer

The feasibility of a study is determined

Question 5

What influences the amount of research on a particular topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual interest of researchers 
B)  change in society 
C)  funding sources 
D)  current event 
E)  all of these influence the amount of research on a particular topic 
A)  the individual interest of researchers 
B)  change in society 
C)  funding sources 
D)  current event 
E)  all of these influence the amount of research on a particular topic

Question 6

A student in Professor Smith's class is interested in which students in his class are likely to graduate from college.The student would like to identify students with high GPAs,average GPAs,and low GPAs and then track them through their undergraduate careers by sending them questionnaires to answer.Which is likely to be the biggest challenge to feasibility the student is likely to face?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of adequate theory to explain differences 
B)  lack of access 
C)  lack of funds to support the work 
D)  lack of time to complete the study 
E)  both lack of funds to support the work and lack of time to complete the study 
A)  lack of adequate theory to explain differences 
B)  lack of access 
C)  lack of funds to support the work 
D)  lack of time to complete the study 
E)  both lack of funds to support the work and lack of time to complete the study

Question 7

A researcher is interested in whether that number of single fathers has increased over the past twenty years.What keywords might you use to search for sources? Where might you begin your search?

Accepted Answer

To conduct research on whether the numbe

Question 8

If a researcher has access to the population and the time to do the study,but lacks funds to pursue the research question,

Accepted Answer

A)  her study is not feasible. 
B)  she has not designed a researchable question. 
C)  she has most likely overlooked an important part of the literature search. 
D)  she must reconsider her hypothesis. 
E)  her research is feasible. 
A)  her study is not feasible. 
B)  she has not designed a researchable question. 
C)  she has most likely overlooked an important part of the literature search. 
D)  she must reconsider her hypothesis. 
E)  her research is feasible.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a common source for finding academic materials for a literature review?

Accepted Answer

A)  internet search 
B)  books 
C)  articles 
D)  government documents 
E)  all of these are common sources for finding materials for a literature review 
A)  internet search 
B)  books 
C)  articles 
D)  government documents 
E)  all of these are common sources for finding materials for a literature review

Question 10

The time it takes to complete all stages of a research project from the planning stages to the final report is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  obtaining access 
B)  finishing report 
C)  publishing results 
D)  time expenditures 
E)  feasibility studies 
A)  obtaining access 
B)  finishing report 
C)  publishing results 
D)  time expenditures 
E)  feasibility studies

Question 11

We can expect that the interest in certain topics will change over time.This is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  different sources of funding. 
B)  changing political, social, and economic elements. 
C)  changing personal factors. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  different sources of funding. 
B)  changing political, social, and economic elements. 
C)  changing personal factors. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 12

Keywords are terms and concepts of interest; they are helpful when finding sources for a literature review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some topics may be interesting and important,but gaining access to the population may be very difficult.Which of the following presents the greatest obstacles?

Accepted Answer

A)  college students living in a dormitory 
B)  individuals who are members of a bowling league 
C)  children who are hospitalized for minor illness 
D)  individuals who are members of a secret cult 
E)  singles who go on a singles' cruise 
A)  college students living in a dormitory 
B)  individuals who are members of a bowling league 
C)  children who are hospitalized for minor illness 
D)  individuals who are members of a secret cult 
E)  singles who go on a singles' cruise

Question 14

Which of the following would be difficult to access for the purposes of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  homeless people 
B)  aggregate Census data 
C)  school teachers 
D)  vital records 
E)  past court case files 
A)  homeless people 
B)  aggregate Census data 
C)  school teachers 
D)  vital records 
E)  past court case files

Question 15

How has research responded to social and environmental crises,such as unemployment and hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

A)  research has not responded to these issues 
B)  there is no definitive conclusion to how research has been affected by these issues 
C)  research on these specific issues is increasing 
D)  sociologists have no specific interests in environmental crises 
E)  none of these are true 
A)  research has not responded to these issues 
B)  there is no definitive conclusion to how research has been affected by these issues 
C)  research on these specific issues is increasing 
D)  sociologists have no specific interests in environmental crises 
E)  none of these are true

Question 16

The value of a good literature search is that

Accepted Answer

A)  it helps insure that you are not duplicating the work that has already been done by another researcher. 
B)  it is an easy way to do your bibliography. 
C)  it helps broaden your research question. 
D)  it provides an overview of the current state of research and narrows your inquiry. 
E)  it helps you see which research to duplicate. 
A)  it helps insure that you are not duplicating the work that has already been done by another researcher. 
B)  it is an easy way to do your bibliography. 
C)  it helps broaden your research question. 
D)  it provides an overview of the current state of research and narrows your inquiry. 
E)  it helps you see which research to duplicate.

Question 17

What are the purposes of conducting a literature review?

Accepted Answer

A literature review serves several impor

Question 18

Gaining access to data means

Accepted Answer

A)  getting permission to use data from public records. 
B)  the ability to obtain information to conduct the study. 
C)  the various costs associated with the research. 
D)  the time it will take to complete the project. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  getting permission to use data from public records. 
B)  the ability to obtain information to conduct the study. 
C)  the various costs associated with the research. 
D)  the time it will take to complete the project. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 19

An abstract is a summary of the research article that includes the major arguments and conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Personal interest in a topic is often a very good basis for investment of time and energy in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Researchers

Some research is likely to be quite expensive while other research can be conducted with few costs.Of the following,which study design is likely to be the least costly?

Scott believes that the higher a student's GPA in the freshmen year,the more likely he or she will be to graduate From college in four years.This is an example of a

What conditions determine whether a study is feasible?

What influences the amount of research on a particular topic?

A researcher is interested in whether that number of single fathers has increased over the past twenty years.What keywords might you use to search for sources? Where might you begin your search?

If a researcher has access to the population and the time to do the study,but lacks funds to pursue the research question,

Which of the following is not a common source for finding academic materials for a literature review?

The time it takes to complete all stages of a research project from the planning stages to the final report is referred to as

We can expect that the interest in certain topics will change over time.This is due to

Keywords are terms and concepts of interest; they are helpful when finding sources for a literature review.

Some topics may be interesting and important,but gaining access to the population may be very difficult.Which of the following presents the greatest obstacles?

Which of the following would be difficult to access for the purposes of research?

How has research responded to social and environmental crises,such as unemployment and hurricanes?

The value of a good literature search is that

What are the purposes of conducting a literature review?

Gaining access to data means

An abstract is a summary of the research article that includes the major arguments and conclusions.

Personal interest in a topic is often a very good basis for investment of time and energy in research.

The Uses of Social Research

Theory and Research

Ethics and Social Research

Sampling

Measurement

Cross-Sectional, Longitudinal, and Case Study Designs

Experimental Research

Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

Qualitative Interviewing

Observational Techniques

Using Available Data

Content Analysis

Applied Social Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

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Exam 4: Planning a Research Project

Researchers

Some research is likely to be quite expensive while other research can be conducted with few costs.Of the following,which study design is likely to be the least costly?

Scott believes that the higher a student's GPA in the freshmen year,the more likely he or she will be to graduate From college in four years.This is an example of a

What conditions determine whether a study is feasible?

What influences the amount of research on a particular topic?

A researcher is interested in whether that number of single fathers has increased over the past twenty years.What keywords might you use to search for sources? Where might you begin your search?

If a researcher has access to the population and the time to do the study,but lacks funds to pursue the research question,

Which of the following is not a common source for finding academic materials for a literature review?

The time it takes to complete all stages of a research project from the planning stages to the final report is referred to as

We can expect that the interest in certain topics will change over time.This is due to

Keywords are terms and concepts of interest; they are helpful when finding sources for a literature review.

Some topics may be interesting and important,but gaining access to the population may be very difficult.Which of the following presents the greatest obstacles?

Which of the following would be difficult to access for the purposes of research?

How has research responded to social and environmental crises,such as unemployment and hurricanes?

The value of a good literature search is that

What are the purposes of conducting a literature review?

Gaining access to data means

An abstract is a summary of the research article that includes the major arguments and conclusions.

Personal interest in a topic is often a very good basis for investment of time and energy in research.

The Uses of Social Research

Theory and Research

Ethics and Social Research

Sampling

Measurement

Cross-Sectional, Longitudinal, and Case Study Designs

Experimental Research

Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

Qualitative Interviewing

Observational Techniques

Using Available Data

Content Analysis

Applied Social Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters