Question 1

Combined mixed-methods projects in which quantitative surveying is interspersed with observational research or intensive interviews may also require the

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A) Renegotiation of explicit conceptualization of treatment of informed agreement 
B) Negotiation of the underpinnings of the research 
C) Renegotiation of participant consent to particular research procedures at each stage 
D) All of the above 
A) Renegotiation of explicit conceptualization of treatment of informed agreement 
B) Negotiation of the underpinnings of the research 
C) Renegotiation of participant consent to particular research procedures at each stage 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Describe both positions in the "paradigm wars" and present an argument for one.

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Recall our discussion from Chapter 1 of

Question 3

The transformative design uses the theoretical perspective with a social justice focus to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An embedded design is when quantitative and qualitative methods are added either concurrently or sequentially as a secondary method.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the history of mixed methods?

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Social scientists have long used multipl

Question 6

For his research, Homeroom Security, Aaron Kupchik 2010)used the

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A) Multiphase design 
B) Exploratory sequential design 
C) Convergent parallel design 
D) Embedded design 
A) Multiphase design 
B) Exploratory sequential design 
C) Convergent parallel design 
D) Embedded design

Question 7

A common reason for mixing quantitative and qualitative methods in one research project is to

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A) Take advantage of the strengths of each methodological approach 
B) Add unique insights about the intervention process that cannot easily be obtained from the primary method used in an investigation 
C) Derive a clearer picture of the social reality being studied by focusing on one perspective 
D) Only A and B 
A) Take advantage of the strengths of each methodological approach 
B) Add unique insights about the intervention process that cannot easily be obtained from the primary method used in an investigation 
C) Derive a clearer picture of the social reality being studied by focusing on one perspective 
D) Only A and B

Question 8

Define Exploratory Sequential Design and describe "American Indian Homicide" case study from our text.

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As noted above, some mixed-methods desig

Question 9

Qualitative methods tend to be preferred when exploratory research questions are posed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Paradigm wars were an intense debate from the 1970s to 1990s between social scientists over the value of positivist and interpretivist/constructivist research philosophies.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the strengths of using mixed methods in research?

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Combining qualitative and quantitative m

Question 12

Aaron Kupchik 2010)provided an excellent example of quantitative research in practice in his book, Homeroom Security.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify in a table or diagram the major features that distinguish the four major types of mixed methods.

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Convergent parallel design In mixed meth

Question 14

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods can strengthen design by enhancing generalizability.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Researchers who combine methods must be aware of the ethical concerns involved in using each of the separate methods.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Designing research means deciding how to measure empirical phenomena, how to identify causal connections and how to generalize findings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ferguson, et al., performed a meta-analysis of randomized experimental studies to examine the

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A) Efficiency of bullying programs across randomized experimental studies 
B) Efficacy of anti-bullying programs across randomized experimental studies 
C) Effectiveness of anti-bullying programs across the U.S. 
D) None of the above 
A) Efficiency of bullying programs across randomized experimental studies 
B) Efficacy of anti-bullying programs across randomized experimental studies 
C) Effectiveness of anti-bullying programs across the U.S. 
D) None of the above

Question 18

The mixed-methods examples from Chapter 11 demonstrate that a research design

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A) Can stand alone 
B) Is an integrated whole 
C) Is a means to an end with regard to integration of the parts 
D) Cannot give a better picture of the causal connections 
A) Can stand alone 
B) Is an integrated whole 
C) Is a means to an end with regard to integration of the parts 
D) Cannot give a better picture of the causal connections

Question 19

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods within one research project can strengthen the project's design by

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A) Enhancing measurement reliability 
B) Enhancing causal validity 
C) Disproving authenticity 
D) Disproving nomothetic causal validity 
A) Enhancing measurement reliability 
B) Enhancing causal validity 
C) Disproving authenticity 
D) Disproving nomothetic causal validity

Question 20

The multiphase design involves

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A) Components to add additional insight 
B) A theoretical perspective with a social justice focus such as feminism 
C) The quantitative and qualitative methods being implemented at the same time 
D) None of the above 
A) Components to add additional insight 
B) A theoretical perspective with a social justice focus such as feminism 
C) The quantitative and qualitative methods being implemented at the same time 
D) None of the above

Combined mixed-methods projects in which quantitative surveying is interspersed with observational research or intensive interviews may also require the

Describe both positions in the "paradigm wars" and present an argument for one.

The transformative design uses the theoretical perspective with a social justice focus to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.

An embedded design is when quantitative and qualitative methods are added either concurrently or sequentially as a secondary method.

What is the history of mixed methods?

For his research, Homeroom Security, Aaron Kupchik 2010)used the

A common reason for mixing quantitative and qualitative methods in one research project is to

Define Exploratory Sequential Design and describe "American Indian Homicide" case study from our text.

Qualitative methods tend to be preferred when exploratory research questions are posed.

Paradigm wars were an intense debate from the 1970s to 1990s between social scientists over the value of positivist and interpretivist/constructivist research philosophies.

What are the strengths of using mixed methods in research?

Aaron Kupchik 2010)provided an excellent example of quantitative research in practice in his book, Homeroom Security.

Identify in a table or diagram the major features that distinguish the four major types of mixed methods.

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods can strengthen design by enhancing generalizability.

Researchers who combine methods must be aware of the ethical concerns involved in using each of the separate methods.

Designing research means deciding how to measure empirical phenomena, how to identify causal connections and how to generalize findings.

Ferguson, et al., performed a meta-analysis of randomized experimental studies to examine the

The mixed-methods examples from Chapter 11 demonstrate that a research design

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods within one research project can strengthen the project's design by

The multiphase design involves

Science, Society, and Criminological Research

The Process and Problems of Criminological Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Experimentation

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis

Analyzing Content

Evaluation and Policy Analysis

Reporting Research Results

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Exam 11: Mixing and Comparing Methods

Combined mixed-methods projects in which quantitative surveying is interspersed with observational research or intensive interviews may also require the

Describe both positions in the "paradigm wars" and present an argument for one.

The transformative design uses the theoretical perspective with a social justice focus to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.

An embedded design is when quantitative and qualitative methods are added either concurrently or sequentially as a secondary method.

What is the history of mixed methods?

For his research, Homeroom Security, Aaron Kupchik 2010)used the

A common reason for mixing quantitative and qualitative methods in one research project is to

Define Exploratory Sequential Design and describe "American Indian Homicide" case study from our text.

Qualitative methods tend to be preferred when exploratory research questions are posed.

Paradigm wars were an intense debate from the 1970s to 1990s between social scientists over the value of positivist and interpretivist/constructivist research philosophies.

What are the strengths of using mixed methods in research?

Aaron Kupchik 2010)provided an excellent example of quantitative research in practice in his book, Homeroom Security.

Identify in a table or diagram the major features that distinguish the four major types of mixed methods.

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods can strengthen design by enhancing generalizability.

Researchers who combine methods must be aware of the ethical concerns involved in using each of the separate methods.

Designing research means deciding how to measure empirical phenomena, how to identify causal connections and how to generalize findings.

Ferguson, et al., performed a meta-analysis of randomized experimental studies to examine the

The mixed-methods examples from Chapter 11 demonstrate that a research design

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods within one research project can strengthen the project's design by

The multiphase design involves

Science, Society, and Criminological Research

The Process and Problems of Criminological Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Experimentation

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis

Analyzing Content

Evaluation and Policy Analysis

Reporting Research Results

Filters