Question 1

According to the text, scientific human service practice should have all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) it should stress problem assessment through direct observation of client problems. 
B) practice procedures should be well organized, clearly specified, public and repeatable. 
C) practice models and techniques should be viewed as fair game for criticism and possible refutation. 
D) practice approaches should be based on the practitioner's intuitive, common sense assessment of the suitability of techniques. 
A) it should stress problem assessment through direct observation of client problems. 
B) practice procedures should be well organized, clearly specified, public and repeatable. 
C) practice models and techniques should be viewed as fair game for criticism and possible refutation. 
D) practice approaches should be based on the practitioner's intuitive, common sense assessment of the suitability of techniques.

Question 2

Which of the following statements would be most clearly consistent with the positivist approach to science

Accepted Answer

A) social reality is subjective and arises out of social meaning created through social interaction 
B) science is a vehicle that scientists use to gain power, respect, and legitimacy in society 
C) verstehen is the most legitimate way of gaining knowledge about the world 
D) science uses objective techniques to discover a world that exists independently of the scientists' perceptions if it 
A) social reality is subjective and arises out of social meaning created through social interaction 
B) science is a vehicle that scientists use to gain power, respect, and legitimacy in society 
C) verstehen is the most legitimate way of gaining knowledge about the world 
D) science uses objective techniques to discover a world that exists independently of the scientists' perceptions if it

Question 3

Discuss the functions of theories in conducting social research.

Accepted Answer

Theories play a crucial role in conducti

Question 4

Experiential knowledge is based on:

Accepted Answer

A) firsthand, personal observations of events. 
B) custom, habit, and repetition. 
C) systematic observations of events. 
D) acceptance of someone's leadership and authority. 
A) firsthand, personal observations of events. 
B) custom, habit, and repetition. 
C) systematic observations of events. 
D) acceptance of someone's leadership and authority.

Question 5

Define and describe nomothetic and idiographic explanation. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each

Accepted Answer

Nomothetic and idiographic explanations

Question 6

In choosing among a number of intervention theories, a major consideration in the selection of a theory to use is:

Accepted Answer

A) how well known the theorist is. 
B) how easy it is to learn to apply the theory. 
C) how much empirical evidence supports the theory. 
D) how abstract the theory is. 
A) how well known the theorist is. 
B) how easy it is to learn to apply the theory. 
C) how much empirical evidence supports the theory. 
D) how abstract the theory is.

Question 7

The text presents five characteristics of science that set it apart from other sources of knowledge. Identify and describe those characteristics.

Accepted Answer

The five characteristics of science that

Question 8

According to the text, the unwanted intrusion of personal values into service delivery can be controlled by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) removing all values from the delivery of human services. 
B) using empirically-based practice approaches. 
C) incorporating into practice some of the checks against bias that are a routine part of scientific research. 
D) conducting research into the role of values in service delivery. 
A) removing all values from the delivery of human services. 
B) using empirically-based practice approaches. 
C) incorporating into practice some of the checks against bias that are a routine part of scientific research. 
D) conducting research into the role of values in service delivery.

Question 9

Discuss the five characteristics of science as they might be applied to human service practice.

Accepted Answer

1. Empirical: Science relies on empirica

Question 10

In the study of burnout among human service workers, theories of organizational structure and change identify which of the following variables as causing burnout

Accepted Answer

A) insufficient emotional strength of social workers 
B) bureaucratization in human service organizations 
C) centralization in human service organizations 
D) bureaucratization and centralization in human service organizations 
A) insufficient emotional strength of social workers 
B) bureaucratization in human service organizations 
C) centralization in human service organizations 
D) bureaucratization and centralization in human service organizations

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding reasoning in scientific research

Accepted Answer

A) Inductive research is sometimes conducted without the benefit of prior deductive reasoning. 
B) Inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning are always used together. 
C) In deriving hypotheses from theories, inductive reasoning is used. 
D) In the absence of theory, neither inductive nor deductive reasoning can be used. 
A) Inductive research is sometimes conducted without the benefit of prior deductive reasoning. 
B) Inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning are always used together. 
C) In deriving hypotheses from theories, inductive reasoning is used. 
D) In the absence of theory, neither inductive nor deductive reasoning can be used.

Question 12

When scientific analysis moves from the level of theoretical statements to that of testable hypotheses, the process has involved:

Accepted Answer

A) inductive reasoning. 
B) deductive reasoning. 
C) common sense reasoning. 
D) operational definitions. 
A) inductive reasoning. 
B) deductive reasoning. 
C) common sense reasoning. 
D) operational definitions.

Question 13

Which of the following is the paradigm that is most widely held among scientists

Accepted Answer

A) positivism 
B) the interpretive approach 
C) the feminist approach 
D) the verstehen approach 
A) positivism 
B) the interpretive approach 
C) the feminist approach 
D) the verstehen approach

Question 14

Which of the following is a similarity between science and journalism as sources of knowledge

Accepted Answer

A) both use observation 
B) both use replication 
C) both use systematic procedures 
D) both use authority 
A) both use observation 
B) both use replication 
C) both use systematic procedures 
D) both use authority

Question 15

To infer causality, all of the following must be present EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) there must be a statistical association between two variables. 
B) one variable must occur prior in time to the other variable. 
C) there must be a positive relationship between the two variables. 
D) all of the other answers state factors that must be present. 
A) there must be a statistical association between two variables. 
B) one variable must occur prior in time to the other variable. 
C) there must be a positive relationship between the two variables. 
D) all of the other answers state factors that must be present.

Question 16

Why is careful operational definition a critical issue in terms of minority groups and disadvantaged populations

Accepted Answer

A) Inappropriate operational definition can lead to a biased, distorted view of a minority group. 
B) Use of official designations such as "cleared by arrest" tends to under-represent minorities in crime statistics. 
C) Because nominal definitions of minority groups are racist. 
D) None of these answers is correct. 
A) Inappropriate operational definition can lead to a biased, distorted view of a minority group. 
B) Use of official designations such as "cleared by arrest" tends to under-represent minorities in crime statistics. 
C) Because nominal definitions of minority groups are racist. 
D) None of these answers is correct.

Question 17

Which of the following statements indicates a positive relationship between the variables X and Y

Accepted Answer

A) As the value of X increases, the value of Y decreases. 
B) As the value of Y increases, the value of X decreases. 
C) As the value of X increases, the value of Y remains unchanged. 
D) As the value of X decreases, the value of Y decreases. 
A) As the value of X increases, the value of Y decreases. 
B) As the value of Y increases, the value of X decreases. 
C) As the value of X increases, the value of Y remains unchanged. 
D) As the value of X decreases, the value of Y decreases.

Question 18

Which of the following is stated in the text as a weakness of nomothetic explanations

Accepted Answer

A) They have limited generalizability. 
B) They don't let you say for sure what will happen in any particular case. 
C) They focus too heavily on individual cases. 
D) They cannot be subjected to statistical analysis. 
A) They have limited generalizability. 
B) They don't let you say for sure what will happen in any particular case. 
C) They focus too heavily on individual cases. 
D) They cannot be subjected to statistical analysis.

Question 19

The text provides guidelines for developing hypotheses. Identify and discuss these guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The guidelines for developing hypotheses

Question 20

One of the major disadvantages of traditional knowledge is:

Accepted Answer

A) it changes too rapidly, being easily influenced by fads and whims. 
B) it tends to confuse knowledge with values. 
C) there are some issues, relating to religion or personal values that tradition cannot give us answers to. 
D) all of the other answers represent disadvantages. 
A) it changes too rapidly, being easily influenced by fads and whims. 
B) it tends to confuse knowledge with values. 
C) there are some issues, relating to religion or personal values that tradition cannot give us answers to. 
D) all of the other answers represent disadvantages.

According to the text, scientific human service practice should have all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements would be most clearly consistent with the positivist approach to science

Discuss the functions of theories in conducting social research.

Experiential knowledge is based on:

Define and describe nomothetic and idiographic explanation. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each

In choosing among a number of intervention theories, a major consideration in the selection of a theory to use is:

The text presents five characteristics of science that set it apart from other sources of knowledge. Identify and describe those characteristics.

According to the text, the unwanted intrusion of personal values into service delivery can be controlled by all of the following EXCEPT:

Discuss the five characteristics of science as they might be applied to human service practice.

In the study of burnout among human service workers, theories of organizational structure and change identify which of the following variables as causing burnout

Which of the following is true regarding reasoning in scientific research

When scientific analysis moves from the level of theoretical statements to that of testable hypotheses, the process has involved:

Which of the following is the paradigm that is most widely held among scientists

Which of the following is a similarity between science and journalism as sources of knowledge

To infer causality, all of the following must be present EXCEPT:

Why is careful operational definition a critical issue in terms of minority groups and disadvantaged populations

Which of the following statements indicates a positive relationship between the variables X and Y

Which of the following is stated in the text as a weakness of nomothetic explanations

The text provides guidelines for developing hypotheses. Identify and discuss these guidelines.

One of the major disadvantages of traditional knowledge is:

Research in the Human Services

Ethical Issues in Social Research

Issues in Problem Formulation

The Process of Measurement

Sampling

Survey Research

Analysis of Available Data

Field Research and Qualitative Methods

Experimental Research

Single-System Designs

Evaluation Research

Scaling

Data Analysis I-- Data Preparation and Presentation

Data Analysis II-- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Writing for Research-- Grant Proposals and Report Writing

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Exam 2: The Logic of Social Research

According to the text, scientific human service practice should have all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements would be most clearly consistent with the positivist approach to science

Discuss the functions of theories in conducting social research.

Experiential knowledge is based on:

Define and describe nomothetic and idiographic explanation. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each

In choosing among a number of intervention theories, a major consideration in the selection of a theory to use is:

The text presents five characteristics of science that set it apart from other sources of knowledge. Identify and describe those characteristics.

According to the text, the unwanted intrusion of personal values into service delivery can be controlled by all of the following EXCEPT:

Discuss the five characteristics of science as they might be applied to human service practice.

In the study of burnout among human service workers, theories of organizational structure and change identify which of the following variables as causing burnout

Which of the following is true regarding reasoning in scientific research

When scientific analysis moves from the level of theoretical statements to that of testable hypotheses, the process has involved:

Which of the following is the paradigm that is most widely held among scientists

Which of the following is a similarity between science and journalism as sources of knowledge

To infer causality, all of the following must be present EXCEPT:

Why is careful operational definition a critical issue in terms of minority groups and disadvantaged populations

Which of the following statements indicates a positive relationship between the variables X and Y

Which of the following is stated in the text as a weakness of nomothetic explanations

The text provides guidelines for developing hypotheses. Identify and discuss these guidelines.

One of the major disadvantages of traditional knowledge is:

Research in the Human Services

Ethical Issues in Social Research

Issues in Problem Formulation

The Process of Measurement

Sampling

Survey Research

Analysis of Available Data

Field Research and Qualitative Methods

Experimental Research

Single-System Designs

Evaluation Research

Scaling

Data Analysis I-- Data Preparation and Presentation

Data Analysis II-- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Writing for Research-- Grant Proposals and Report Writing

Filters