Question 1

A codebook is most useful at which stage of the research process

Accepted Answer

A) problem formulation 
B) literature review 
C) sampling 
D) data analysis 
A) problem formulation 
B) literature review 
C) sampling 
D) data analysis D

Question 2

Identify and describe four possible outcomes that can be found in partial tables. Explain what each means.

Accepted Answer

1. No data: This outcome occurs when there are no records that match the criteria specified in the partial table. It means that there are no instances that meet the conditions set in the table.

2. Incomplete data: This outcome happens when the partial table only contains a portion of the data that meets the specified criteria. It means that there are more records that match the conditions, but they are not included in the partial table.

3. Error in data: This outcome occurs when there are inaccuracies or inconsistencies in the data presented in the partial table. It means that the information provided may not be reliable or may require further verification.

4. Data overload: This outcome happens when the partial table contains an overwhelming amount of data, making it difficult to analyze or interpret. It means that there is an excessive amount of information presented, which may need to be refined or filtered for better understanding.

Question 3

Suppose that in a multivariate analysis the zero-order table shows a strong relationship between two variables while one partial table shows a strong relationship, and another partial table shows no relationship. This outcome is called:

Accepted Answer

A) interpretation. 
B) explanation. 
C) specification. 
D) spuriousness. 
A) interpretation. 
B) explanation. 
C) specification. 
D) spuriousness. C

Question 4

The form of graph that is often used to show how budgets are divided over a number of categories is the:

Accepted Answer

A) histogram. 
B) frequency polygon. 
C) bar chart. 
D) pie chart. 
A) histogram. 
B) frequency polygon. 
C) bar chart. 
D) pie chart.

Question 5

Define and show clearly the distinctions between univariate statistics, bivariate statistics, and multivariate statistics.

Accepted Answer

Univariate statistics refers to the anal

Question 6

The graphing procedure in which a line graph is used to connect the midpoints of each category of the variable is called:

Accepted Answer

A) a pie chart. 
B) a frequency polygon. 
C) a histogram. 
D) a bar chart. 
A) a pie chart. 
B) a frequency polygon. 
C) a histogram. 
D) a bar chart.

Question 7

In table elaboration, when partial tables show an even stronger relationship between two variables than is found in the zero-order table, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) interaction. 
B) spuriousness. 
C) suppression. 
D) percent difference. 
A) interaction. 
B) spuriousness. 
C) suppression. 
D) percent difference.

Question 8

A grouped frequency distribution might be constructed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) when a variable has too many categories to be understandable. 
B) when some categories of a variable have few or no cases in them. 
C) when you want to achieve a higher level of measurement. 
D) all of the answers are reasons for grouping. 
A) when a variable has too many categories to be understandable. 
B) when some categories of a variable have few or no cases in them. 
C) when you want to achieve a higher level of measurement. 
D) all of the answers are reasons for grouping.

Question 9

In data analysis, the term graph refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) a frequency distribution in a table format. 
B) a visual representation of a frequency distribution. 
C) a grouped frequency distribution designed for interval-ratio data. 
D) the statistics generated by spreadsheet software. 
A) a frequency distribution in a table format. 
B) a visual representation of a frequency distribution. 
C) a grouped frequency distribution designed for interval-ratio data. 
D) the statistics generated by spreadsheet software.

Question 10

In data analysis, spreadsheet programs can be very useful for:

Accepted Answer

A) importing data into a statistical application. 
B) deciding on the appropriate level of measurement for variables. 
C) storing qualitative data but not quantitative data. 
D) all of the answers are uses of spreadsheet programs. 
A) importing data into a statistical application. 
B) deciding on the appropriate level of measurement for variables. 
C) storing qualitative data but not quantitative data. 
D) all of the answers are uses of spreadsheet programs.

Question 11

Describe each form of graphical presentation discussed in the text. What level of measurement is each most appropriate for What are some of the rules for constructing each one

Accepted Answer

The forms of graphical presentation disc

Question 12

If you find data cast into a contingency table, then which of the following statements is true

Accepted Answer

A) the analysis may be univariate. 
B) the analysis may be bivariate. 
C) the analysis may be multivariate. 
D) the analysis may be bivariate, or the analysis may be multivariate. 
A) the analysis may be univariate. 
B) the analysis may be bivariate. 
C) the analysis may be multivariate. 
D) the analysis may be bivariate, or the analysis may be multivariate.

Question 13

What are some of the steps involved in computerizing a set of data Include in your answer a discussion of a codebook and what it is used for.

Accepted Answer

Computerizing a set of data involves sev

Question 14

Coding in data analysis refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) converting numbers into observations. 
B) converting observations into Morse code. 
C) categorizing a variable into a limited number of categories. 
D) using numbers instead of names to protect confidentiality. 
A) converting numbers into observations. 
B) converting observations into Morse code. 
C) categorizing a variable into a limited number of categories. 
D) using numbers instead of names to protect confidentiality.

Question 15

You could do all of the following with a variable at the nominal level of measurement EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) determine the skewness of the distribution. 
B) construct a simple frequency distribution. 
C) construct a grouped frequency distribution. 
D) you could do the procedures mentioned by all the answers. 
A) determine the skewness of the distribution. 
B) construct a simple frequency distribution. 
C) construct a grouped frequency distribution. 
D) you could do the procedures mentioned by all the answers.

Question 16

Which of the following is mentioned in the text as a way of entering raw data into a computer file

Accepted Answer

A) use the data entry facility of a statistical application. 
B) use spreadsheet or database software. 
C) use optical scanning technology. 
D) all of the answers are mentioned in the text. 
A) use the data entry facility of a statistical application. 
B) use spreadsheet or database software. 
C) use optical scanning technology. 
D) all of the answers are mentioned in the text.

Question 17

Using the example above on the variables of gender and car accidents in Essay Question 7, describe what table elaboration is and what it might do with this data.

Accepted Answer

Table elaboration is the process of furt

Question 18

Use the data in Essay Question 3 to construct the most appropriate graph to display the results. Justify why your choice of graph is the most appropriate.

Accepted Answer

The most appropriate graph to display th

Question 19

In table elaboration, when partial tables show a reduced relationship between the independent and dependent variables than was found in the zero-order table, this could be due to:

Accepted Answer

A) suppression. 
B) spuriousness. 
C) interaction. 
D) multivariateness. 
A) suppression. 
B) spuriousness. 
C) interaction. 
D) multivariateness.

Question 20

A positively skewed distribution is one in which:

Accepted Answer

A) the "tail" of the distribution extends toward the higher values of the variable. 
B) the "tail" of the distribution extends toward the lower values of the variable. 
C) the distribution has no "tail". 
D) equal numbers of cases fall on each side of the center of the distribution. 
A) the "tail" of the distribution extends toward the higher values of the variable. 
B) the "tail" of the distribution extends toward the lower values of the variable. 
C) the distribution has no "tail". 
D) equal numbers of cases fall on each side of the center of the distribution.

A codebook is most useful at which stage of the research process

Identify and describe four possible outcomes that can be found in partial tables. Explain what each means.

Suppose that in a multivariate analysis the zero-order table shows a strong relationship between two variables while one partial table shows a strong relationship, and another partial table shows no relationship. This outcome is called:

The form of graph that is often used to show how budgets are divided over a number of categories is the:

Define and show clearly the distinctions between univariate statistics, bivariate statistics, and multivariate statistics.

The graphing procedure in which a line graph is used to connect the midpoints of each category of the variable is called:

In table elaboration, when partial tables show an even stronger relationship between two variables than is found in the zero-order table, this is known as:

A grouped frequency distribution might be constructed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

In data analysis, the term graph refers to:

In data analysis, spreadsheet programs can be very useful for:

Describe each form of graphical presentation discussed in the text. What level of measurement is each most appropriate for What are some of the rules for constructing each one

If you find data cast into a contingency table, then which of the following statements is true

What are some of the steps involved in computerizing a set of data Include in your answer a discussion of a codebook and what it is used for.

Coding in data analysis refers to:

You could do all of the following with a variable at the nominal level of measurement EXCEPT:

Which of the following is mentioned in the text as a way of entering raw data into a computer file

Using the example above on the variables of gender and car accidents in Essay Question 7, describe what table elaboration is and what it might do with this data.

Use the data in Essay Question 3 to construct the most appropriate graph to display the results. Justify why your choice of graph is the most appropriate.

In table elaboration, when partial tables show a reduced relationship between the independent and dependent variables than was found in the zero-order table, this could be due to:

A positively skewed distribution is one in which:

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Exam 14: Data Analysis I-- Data Preparation and Presentation

A codebook is most useful at which stage of the research process

Identify and describe four possible outcomes that can be found in partial tables. Explain what each means.

Suppose that in a multivariate analysis the zero-order table shows a strong relationship between two variables while one partial table shows a strong relationship, and another partial table shows no relationship. This outcome is called:

The form of graph that is often used to show how budgets are divided over a number of categories is the:

Define and show clearly the distinctions between univariate statistics, bivariate statistics, and multivariate statistics.

The graphing procedure in which a line graph is used to connect the midpoints of each category of the variable is called:

In table elaboration, when partial tables show an even stronger relationship between two variables than is found in the zero-order table, this is known as:

A grouped frequency distribution might be constructed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

In data analysis, the term graph refers to:

In data analysis, spreadsheet programs can be very useful for:

Describe each form of graphical presentation discussed in the text. What level of measurement is each most appropriate for What are some of the rules for constructing each one

If you find data cast into a contingency table, then which of the following statements is true

What are some of the steps involved in computerizing a set of data Include in your answer a discussion of a codebook and what it is used for.

Coding in data analysis refers to:

You could do all of the following with a variable at the nominal level of measurement EXCEPT:

Which of the following is mentioned in the text as a way of entering raw data into a computer file

Using the example above on the variables of gender and car accidents in Essay Question 7, describe what table elaboration is and what it might do with this data.

Use the data in Essay Question 3 to construct the most appropriate graph to display the results. Justify why your choice of graph is the most appropriate.

In table elaboration, when partial tables show a reduced relationship between the independent and dependent variables than was found in the zero-order table, this could be due to:

A positively skewed distribution is one in which:

Research in the Human Services

The Logic of Social Research

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 II-- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Writing for Research-- Grant Proposals and Report Writing

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