Question 1

Examining the relationship between a mother's occupation and her daughter's selection of an occupation is an
Example of

Accepted Answer

A)  univariate analysis. 
B)  bivariate analysis. 
C)  descriptive analysis. 
D)  a measure of central tendency. 
E)  elaboration. 
A)  univariate analysis. 
B)  bivariate analysis. 
C)  descriptive analysis. 
D)  a measure of central tendency. 
E)  elaboration. B

Question 2

In coding,the goal is to

Accepted Answer

A)  examine relationships among variables. 
B)  create categories that flow from the data and apply these to cases. 
C)  begin to outline the final report. 
D)  determine if the data can be transformed into categories usable by computer. 
E)  try to pinpoint how something works and to find out what aspects of the program contribute to the effect. 
A)  examine relationships among variables. 
B)  create categories that flow from the data and apply these to cases. 
C)  begin to outline the final report. 
D)  determine if the data can be transformed into categories usable by computer. 
E)  try to pinpoint how something works and to find out what aspects of the program contribute to the effect. B

Question 3

Identify and describe the four types of elaboration.

Accepted Answer

The four types of elaboration are:

1. Definition - providing a clear explanation or definition of a concept or idea in order to further clarify it.

2. Example - offering a specific instance or case to illustrate a point or idea, making it easier for the audience to understand.

3. Process - breaking down a complex concept or idea into smaller, more manageable parts, and explaining each step in detail.

4. Comparison - highlighting similarities and differences between two or more ideas, concepts, or objects to enhance understanding and provide a new perspective.

Question 4

A Pearson's r of ­.20 has been calculated for the relationship between two variables,X and J.What can be said?

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A)  This is a relationship where as X increases or decreases, J goes in the opposite direction to a very small degree. 
B)  This is a relationship where as X increases or decreases, J goes in the same direction to a very small degree. 
C)  This is a relationship where as X increases, J also increases to a significant degree. 
D)  This is a relationship where there is no connection at all between X and J. 
E)  This is a relationship where X and J are related causally. 
A)  This is a relationship where as X increases or decreases, J goes in the opposite direction to a very small degree. 
B)  This is a relationship where as X increases or decreases, J goes in the same direction to a very small degree. 
C)  This is a relationship where as X increases, J also increases to a significant degree. 
D)  This is a relationship where there is no connection at all between X and J. 
E)  This is a relationship where X and J are related causally.

Question 5

The measure of central tendency used for ordinal variables is mode.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The______model allows a researcher to examine more than two variables at a time.

Accepted Answer

A)  multivariable 
B)  elaboration 
C)  variable 
D)  interpretation 
E)  central tendency 
A)  multivariable 
B)  elaboration 
C)  variable 
D)  interpretation 
E)  central tendency

Question 7

Using_______,we can examine the relationship among several variables to understand how these are related by introducing variables in a series of crosstabulations and testing for the strength of these relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  common logic 
B)  bivariate analysis 
C)  the elaboration model 
D)  chi square 
E)  probability 
A)  common logic 
B)  bivariate analysis 
C)  the elaboration model 
D)  chi square 
E)  probability

Question 8

Dr.Eaton adds extensive commentary to her coding so that she can better understand their meaning.She is using

Accepted Answer

A)  operationalization. 
B)  displays. 
C)  memoing. 
D)  crosstabulations. 
E)  transcription. 
A)  operationalization. 
B)  displays. 
C)  memoing. 
D)  crosstabulations. 
E)  transcription.

Question 9

The range of a variable is the difference between the lowest and highest values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Miles and Huberman suggest two competing approaches to qualitative data analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionist and conflict theory. 
B)  social anthropology and social accounting. 
C)  social anthropology and interpretivist. 
D)  interpretivist and symbolic interactionist. 
E)  none of these 
A)  symbolic interactionist and conflict theory. 
B)  social anthropology and social accounting. 
C)  social anthropology and interpretivist. 
D)  interpretivist and symbolic interactionist. 
E)  none of these

Question 11

Quantitative analysis examines relationships among variables while qualitative analysis is more concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  developing an understanding or thick description of situations. 
B)  employing statistical analysis to test theories. 
C)  critiquing existing social and political arrangements. 
D)  determining the ultimate truth about a social phenomenon. 
E)  solving social problems. 
A)  developing an understanding or thick description of situations. 
B)  employing statistical analysis to test theories. 
C)  critiquing existing social and political arrangements. 
D)  determining the ultimate truth about a social phenomenon. 
E)  solving social problems.

Question 12

In writing a report,it is important to complete a literature search so that

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A)  readers will be impressed with all the work you have done. 
B)  you are able to present an argument that this research is important to do. 
C)  you ground yourself in the field and are well informed about the topic. 
D)  you are able to present an argument that this research is important to do and you ground yourself in the field and are well informed about the topic. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  readers will be impressed with all the work you have done. 
B)  you are able to present an argument that this research is important to do. 
C)  you ground yourself in the field and are well informed about the topic. 
D)  you are able to present an argument that this research is important to do and you ground yourself in the field and are well informed about the topic. 
E)  all of these.

Question 13

Inferential statistics allow researchers to make claims about the internal validity of their data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The process where researchers examine data with the purpose of discovering what is in the data is called analytic coding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The purpose of the elaboration model is to provide a way to examine relationships that may be causal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the difference between interpretivist and social anthropological approaches to qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Interpretivist and social anthropologica

Question 17

One form of data display is a cross-tabulation of variables you are interested in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Professor Stewart is beginning a study of how first year students adjust to college life.Based on his twenty years of college teaching,he believes that students will differ with respect to their academic abilities,motivation to attend college and family support.He believes that there are six categories that reflect where students fall along these dimensions.Stewart and the students in his research methods classes will be interviewing freshmen.Stewart's development of these categories is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipatory data reduction. 
B)  coding. 
C)  data displays. 
D)  anticipatory socialization. 
E)  memoing. 
A)  anticipatory data reduction. 
B)  coding. 
C)  data displays. 
D)  anticipatory socialization. 
E)  memoing.

Question 19

As a measure of dispersion,a______tells us how far the mean is from individual scores.

Accepted Answer

A)  range 
B)  standard deviation 
C)  mode 
D)  regular distribution 
E)  variation 
A)  range 
B)  standard deviation 
C)  mode 
D)  regular distribution 
E)  variation

Question 20

Miles and Huberman suggest that qualitative analysis flows concurrently and interactively.These flows include

Accepted Answer

A)  data collection, data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing and verification. 
B)  data collection, data coding, data display, conclusion drawing and verification. 
C)  data transcribing, data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing and verification. 
D)  data transcribing, data reduction, data coding, conclusion drawing and verification. 
E)  none of these 
A)  data collection, data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing and verification. 
B)  data collection, data coding, data display, conclusion drawing and verification. 
C)  data transcribing, data reduction, data display, conclusion drawing and verification. 
D)  data transcribing, data reduction, data coding, conclusion drawing and verification. 
E)  none of these

Examining the relationship between a mother's occupation and her daughter's selection of an occupation is an Example of

In coding,the goal is to

Identify and describe the four types of elaboration.

A Pearson's r of .20 has been calculated for the relationship between two variables,X and J.What can be said?

The measure of central tendency used for ordinal variables is mode.

The______model allows a researcher to examine more than two variables at a time.

Using_______,we can examine the relationship among several variables to understand how these are related by introducing variables in a series of crosstabulations and testing for the strength of these relationships.

Dr.Eaton adds extensive commentary to her coding so that she can better understand their meaning.She is using

The range of a variable is the difference between the lowest and highest values.

Miles and Huberman suggest two competing approaches to qualitative data analysis:

Quantitative analysis examines relationships among variables while qualitative analysis is more concerned with

In writing a report,it is important to complete a literature search so that

Inferential statistics allow researchers to make claims about the internal validity of their data.

The process where researchers examine data with the purpose of discovering what is in the data is called analytic coding.

The purpose of the elaboration model is to provide a way to examine relationships that may be causal.

What is the difference between interpretivist and social anthropological approaches to qualitative research?

One form of data display is a cross-tabulation of variables you are interested in.

As a measure of dispersion,a______tells us how far the mean is from individual scores.

Miles and Huberman suggest that qualitative analysis flows concurrently and interactively.These flows include

The Uses of Social Research

Theory and Research

Ethics and Social Research

Planning a Research Project

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

Filters

Exam 15: Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

Examining the relationship between a mother's occupation and her daughter's selection of an occupation is an Example of

In coding,the goal is to

Identify and describe the four types of elaboration.

A Pearson's r of ­.20 has been calculated for the relationship between two variables,X and J.What can be said?

The measure of central tendency used for ordinal variables is mode.

The______model allows a researcher to examine more than two variables at a time.

Using_______,we can examine the relationship among several variables to understand how these are related by introducing variables in a series of crosstabulations and testing for the strength of these relationships.

Dr.Eaton adds extensive commentary to her coding so that she can better understand their meaning.She is using

The range of a variable is the difference between the lowest and highest values.

Miles and Huberman suggest two competing approaches to qualitative data analysis:

Quantitative analysis examines relationships among variables while qualitative analysis is more concerned with

In writing a report,it is important to complete a literature search so that

Inferential statistics allow researchers to make claims about the internal validity of their data.

The process where researchers examine data with the purpose of discovering what is in the data is called analytic coding.

The purpose of the elaboration model is to provide a way to examine relationships that may be causal.

What is the difference between interpretivist and social anthropological approaches to qualitative research?

One form of data display is a cross-tabulation of variables you are interested in.

As a measure of dispersion,a______tells us how far the mean is from individual scores.

Miles and Huberman suggest that qualitative analysis flows concurrently and interactively.These flows include

The Uses of Social Research

Theory and Research

Ethics and Social Research

Planning a Research Project

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

Filters

A Pearson's r of .20 has been calculated for the relationship between two variables,X and J.What can be said?