Question 1

What does it mean for a concept to be multidimensional? Use the example of marital satisfaction and explain how the concept of marital satisfaction can be multidimensional.

Accepted Answer

When a concept is multidimensional, it means that it has multiple aspects or components that contribute to its overall definition or understanding. In the case of marital satisfaction, this means that satisfaction within a marriage is not a simple or singular concept, but is instead influenced by various factors that can be categorized into different dimensions.

For example, marital satisfaction can be multidimensional because it can encompass emotional satisfaction, physical satisfaction, communication satisfaction, financial satisfaction, and more. Each of these dimensions contributes to the overall satisfaction within a marriage, and they can all be influenced by different factors and experiences.

Emotional satisfaction, for instance, might be influenced by the level of trust, intimacy, and affection within the relationship, while financial satisfaction could be influenced by the couple's financial stability and their ability to achieve their financial goals together.

By recognizing and understanding the multidimensional nature of marital satisfaction, individuals and couples can work to address and improve each dimension, leading to a more comprehensive and fulfilling marital experience.

Question 2

If a measure is reliable,chances are very good that it is valid as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

is the process of clarifying what is meant by a concept.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operationalization 
B)  Measurement 
C)  Defining 
D)  Quantifying 
E)  Conceptualizing 
A)  Operationalization 
B)  Measurement 
C)  Defining 
D)  Quantifying 
E)  Conceptualizing E

Question 4

Develop mutually exclusive and exhaustive categories for the variable "involvement of college students in employment." Explain your choices.

Accepted Answer

When developing mutually exclusive and e

Question 5

A/nis an index in which some items are given more weight than others.

Accepted Answer

A)  scale 
B)  composite 
C)  indicator 
D)  operator 
E)  variable 
A)  scale 
B)  composite 
C)  indicator 
D)  operator 
E)  variable

Question 6

Research that is focused on the interpretation of the action of,or representation of meaning created by,individual cases is known as ______________ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  measurement 
B)  operationalization 
C)  conceptualization 
D)  qualitative 
E)  none of these 
A)  measurement 
B)  operationalization 
C)  conceptualization 
D)  qualitative 
E)  none of these

Question 7

A set of categories that defines class assignment as freshman,sophomore,junior,and senior is an ordinal level of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Reliability is

Accepted Answer

A)  the degree to which a measure taps what we think it is measuring. 
B)  the degree to which a measure yields consistent results. 
C)  comparing the results of each researcher's findings. 
D)  a method of checking researcher's conclusions. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  the degree to which a measure taps what we think it is measuring. 
B)  the degree to which a measure yields consistent results. 
C)  comparing the results of each researcher's findings. 
D)  a method of checking researcher's conclusions. 
E)  none of these.

Question 9

A researcher assigns her observations into categories.She isher variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  indexing 
B)  compositing 
C)  coding 
D)  conceptualizing 
E)  operationalizing 
A)  indexing 
B)  compositing 
C)  coding 
D)  conceptualizing 
E)  operationalizing

Question 10

A higher level of measurement is not much advantage to a researcher since statistical analysis tools are equally available to all levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The practical reason for paying attention to levels of measurement is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptualization. 
B)  summarizing information. 
C)  operationalizing. 
D)  creating indexes. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  conceptualization. 
B)  summarizing information. 
C)  operationalizing. 
D)  creating indexes. 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

A researcher is checking the reliability of a measure by comparing results from one time to another.This researcher is using themethod.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal consistency 
B)  interobserver 
C)  parallel forms 
D)  interrater 
E)  test-retest 
A)  internal consistency 
B)  interobserver 
C)  parallel forms 
D)  interrater 
E)  test-retest

Question 13

Why is it important to consider the level of measurement in study design? Use the example of education and explain how education can be measured in multiple ways.What is the benefit to measuring education on one level of measurement versus another?

Accepted Answer

It is important to consider the level of

Question 14

The terms concepts and phenomena are interchangeable since both refer to something that is being studied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the process called when a researcher takes an abstract idea and develops a clear,conceptual definition for it?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating indicators 
B)  conceptualization 
C)  replication 
D)  composite measure 
E)  measurement 
A)  creating indicators 
B)  conceptualization 
C)  replication 
D)  composite measure 
E)  measurement

Question 16

Content validity is a test for validity which involves utilizing the judgment of experts in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It's easy to create indexes and scales that are both reliable and valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

error occurs when the measurement we obtain is not accurate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Content 
B)  Coverage 
C)  Sampling 
D)  Measurement 
E)  Validity 
A)  Content 
B)  Coverage 
C)  Sampling 
D)  Measurement 
E)  Validity

Question 19

It is pretty easy to take a nominal measure and transform it into a ratio measure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

variables are those whose categories can be ranked.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interval 
B)  Ratio 
C)  Composite 
D)  Ordinal 
E)  Nominal 
A)  Interval 
B)  Ratio 
C)  Composite 
D)  Ordinal 
E)  Nominal

What does it mean for a concept to be multidimensional? Use the example of marital satisfaction and explain how the concept of marital satisfaction can be multidimensional.

If a measure is reliable,chances are very good that it is valid as well.

is the process of clarifying what is meant by a concept.

Develop mutually exclusive and exhaustive categories for the variable "involvement of college students in employment." Explain your choices.

A/nis an index in which some items are given more weight than others.

Research that is focused on the interpretation of the action of,or representation of meaning created by,individual cases is known as ______________ research.

A set of categories that defines class assignment as freshman,sophomore,junior,and senior is an ordinal level of measurement.

Reliability is

A researcher assigns her observations into categories.She isher variables.

A higher level of measurement is not much advantage to a researcher since statistical analysis tools are equally available to all levels.

The practical reason for paying attention to levels of measurement is related to

A researcher is checking the reliability of a measure by comparing results from one time to another.This researcher is using themethod.

Why is it important to consider the level of measurement in study design? Use the example of education and explain how education can be measured in multiple ways.What is the benefit to measuring education on one level of measurement versus another?

The terms concepts and phenomena are interchangeable since both refer to something that is being studied.

What is the process called when a researcher takes an abstract idea and develops a clear,conceptual definition for it?

Content validity is a test for validity which involves utilizing the judgment of experts in the field.

It's easy to create indexes and scales that are both reliable and valid.

error occurs when the measurement we obtain is not accurate.

It is pretty easy to take a nominal measure and transform it into a ratio measure.

variables are those whose categories can be ranked.

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Exam 6: Measurement

What does it mean for a concept to be multidimensional? Use the example of marital satisfaction and explain how the concept of marital satisfaction can be multidimensional.

If a measure is reliable,chances are very good that it is valid as well.

is the process of clarifying what is meant by a concept.

Develop mutually exclusive and exhaustive categories for the variable "involvement of college students in employment." Explain your choices.

A/nis an index in which some items are given more weight than others.

Research that is focused on the interpretation of the action of,or representation of meaning created by,individual cases is known as ______________ research.

A set of categories that defines class assignment as freshman,sophomore,junior,and senior is an ordinal level of measurement.

Reliability is

A researcher assigns her observations into categories.She isher variables.

A higher level of measurement is not much advantage to a researcher since statistical analysis tools are equally available to all levels.

The practical reason for paying attention to levels of measurement is related to

A researcher is checking the reliability of a measure by comparing results from one time to another.This researcher is using themethod.

Why is it important to consider the level of measurement in study design? Use the example of education and explain how education can be measured in multiple ways.What is the benefit to measuring education on one level of measurement versus another?

The terms concepts and phenomena are interchangeable since both refer to something that is being studied.

What is the process called when a researcher takes an abstract idea and develops a clear,conceptual definition for it?

Content validity is a test for validity which involves utilizing the judgment of experts in the field.

It's easy to create indexes and scales that are both reliable and valid.

error occurs when the measurement we obtain is not accurate.

It is pretty easy to take a nominal measure and transform it into a ratio measure.

variables are those whose categories can be ranked.

The Uses of Social Research

Theory and Research

Ethics and Social Research

Planning a Research Project

Sampling

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