Question 1

There are two different methods for obtaining data in field research, asking questions and:

Accepted Answer

A)  making direct observation 
B)  searching documents 
C)  finding answers 
D)  analyzing existing data 
A)  making direct observation 
B)  searching documents 
C)  finding answers 
D)  analyzing existing data A

Question 2

Many different options are available for gathering data in field research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is not something that your letter, as a follow up to identification of the sponsor, should contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  the name of your sponsor 
B)  a detailed description of your research 
C)  arranging a time and date for a phone call 
D)  that you want to meet and talk with the contact person 
A)  the name of your sponsor 
B)  a detailed description of your research 
C)  arranging a time and date for a phone call 
D)  that you want to meet and talk with the contact person B

Question 4

Recording graffiti might be best accomplished through:

Accepted Answer

A)  field notes 
B)  still photographs 
C)  video recording 
D)  drawings 
A)  field notes 
B)  still photographs 
C)  video recording 
D)  drawings

Question 5

When researchers select the role of ____________________, they are participating with the group but let the group know that they are conducting research.

Accepted Answer

observer-a

Question 6

Which of the following statements is not true concerning field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  it does not provide a comprehensive perspective to the researcher 
B)  it often involves theory creation 
C)  it often combines observation and asking questions 
D)  it can provide both qualitative and quantitative data 
A)  it does not provide a comprehensive perspective to the researcher 
B)  it often involves theory creation 
C)  it often combines observation and asking questions 
D)  it can provide both qualitative and quantitative data

Question 7

If the subjects know that they are being studied, which of the following is not likely to result?

Accepted Answer

A)  the subjects may change their behavior and their language 
B)  the subjects may reject the researcher 
C)  the process being observed may change 
D)  they ignore the researcher 
A)  the subjects may change their behavior and their language 
B)  the subjects may reject the researcher 
C)  the process being observed may change 
D)  they ignore the researcher

Question 8

Which of the following is an ethical question that needs to be addressed by the researcher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Are the scientific results generalizable? 
B)  Is it proper to use deception to get subjects to talk with us? 
C)  Are the results valid? 
D)  Are you sure that the results are reliable? 
A)  Are the scientific results generalizable? 
B)  Is it proper to use deception to get subjects to talk with us? 
C)  Are the results valid? 
D)  Are you sure that the results are reliable?

Question 9

As a rule, field research is usually weak on ____________________ because of the type of sampling used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a rule, field research is usually...

Question 10

Observations that can be quantified may produce measures for:

Accepted Answer

A)  conversation 
B)  oral questionnaires 
C)  purposive sampling 
D)  hypothesis testing 
A)  conversation 
B)  oral questionnaires 
C)  purposive sampling 
D)  hypothesis testing

Question 11

To gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of field research, one needs to find a(n) ____________________ who is personally known to and respected by the director.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To gain access to a formal organization...

Question 12

What is not an advantage to using unstructured interviewing techniques when conducting field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  works well when the researcher does not know much about the subject under study 
B)  works well when the researcher may be likely to enter into casual conversation with the subject as a means of gathering data 
C)  works well when there is a high likelihood of the subjects and the researcher spending a lot of time together 
D)  being able to ask preestablished questions and record the answers 
A)  works well when the researcher does not know much about the subject under study 
B)  works well when the researcher may be likely to enter into casual conversation with the subject as a means of gathering data 
C)  works well when there is a high likelihood of the subjects and the researcher spending a lot of time together 
D)  being able to ask preestablished questions and record the answers

Question 13

Which of the following is appropriate for gaining access to criminal justice subcultures such as active criminals, deviants, or juvenile gangs?

Accepted Answer

A)  letters 
B)  phone calls 
C)  formal meetings 
D)  use of a sponsor 
A)  letters 
B)  phone calls 
C)  formal meetings 
D)  use of a sponsor

Question 14

How does sampling in field research compare to other types of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sampling in field research tends to be more complicated. 
B)  Sampling in field research tends to be less complicated. 
C)  Sampling in field research tends to be the same. 
D)  Sampling in field research is not comparable. 
A)  Sampling in field research tends to be more complicated. 
B)  Sampling in field research tends to be less complicated. 
C)  Sampling in field research tends to be the same. 
D)  Sampling in field research is not comparable.

Question 15

When doing field research, researchers should be aware that sampling dimensions can be impacted by the varying behavior of people affected by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  time of day or year 
B)  weather 
C)  location where the observations may take place 
D)  all of the above 
A)  time of day or year 
B)  weather 
C)  location where the observations may take place 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

In which of the following situations would unstructured interviewing techniques be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  gathering information on active criminals 
B)  gathering information on State Supreme Court judges 
C)  gathering information on prison wardens within your state 
D)  gathering information on death row inmates from Texas 
A)  gathering information on active criminals 
B)  gathering information on State Supreme Court judges 
C)  gathering information on prison wardens within your state 
D)  gathering information on death row inmates from Texas

Question 17

If the researcher feels he or she will need to ask questions of the subjects, what is the best technique in field research to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete observer 
B)  complete participant 
C)  a combination of observer and participant 
D)  surveys 
A)  complete observer 
B)  complete participant 
C)  a combination of observer and participant 
D)  surveys

Question 18

Describe the steps that would be necessary to gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of doing field research.

Accepted Answer

1. Identify the organization: The first

Question 19

In which role does the researcher observe some location or process without becoming a part of it in any way?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete participation 
B)  complete observer 
C)  participant-as-observer 
D)  observer-as-participant 
A)  complete participation 
B)  complete observer 
C)  participant-as-observer 
D)  observer-as-participant

Question 20

Which of the following groups would be good candidates for snowball sampling when doing field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  patrol officers from your city 
B)  circuit court judges 
C)  active burglars 
D)  those arrested for auto theft in 2002 in New Jersey 
A)  patrol officers from your city 
B)  circuit court judges 
C)  active burglars 
D)  those arrested for auto theft in 2002 in New Jersey

There are two different methods for obtaining data in field research, asking questions and:

Many different options are available for gathering data in field research.

Which of the following is not something that your letter, as a follow up to identification of the sponsor, should contain?

Recording graffiti might be best accomplished through:

When researchers select the role of ____________________, they are participating with the group but let the group know that they are conducting research.

Which of the following statements is not true concerning field research?

If the subjects know that they are being studied, which of the following is not likely to result?

Which of the following is an ethical question that needs to be addressed by the researcher?

As a rule, field research is usually weak on ____________________ because of the type of sampling used.

Observations that can be quantified may produce measures for:

To gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of field research, one needs to find a(n) ____________________ who is personally known to and respected by the director.

What is not an advantage to using unstructured interviewing techniques when conducting field research?

Which of the following is appropriate for gaining access to criminal justice subcultures such as active criminals, deviants, or juvenile gangs?

How does sampling in field research compare to other types of research?

When doing field research, researchers should be aware that sampling dimensions can be impacted by the varying behavior of people affected by the:

In which of the following situations would unstructured interviewing techniques be appropriate?

If the researcher feels he or she will need to ask questions of the subjects, what is the best technique in field research to use?

Describe the steps that would be necessary to gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of doing field research.

In which role does the researcher observe some location or process without becoming a part of it in any way?

Which of the following groups would be good candidates for snowball sampling when doing field research?

Crime Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry

Foundations of Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues in Research Design

Concepts Operationalization and Measurement

Measuring Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research

Qualitative Interviewing

Agency Records Content Analysis and Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Interpreting Data

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Exam 11: Field Observation

There are two different methods for obtaining data in field research, asking questions and:

Many different options are available for gathering data in field research.

Which of the following is not something that your letter, as a follow up to identification of the sponsor, should contain?

Recording graffiti might be best accomplished through:

When researchers select the role of ____________________, they are participating with the group but let the group know that they are conducting research.

Which of the following statements is not true concerning field research?

If the subjects know that they are being studied, which of the following is not likely to result?

Which of the following is an ethical question that needs to be addressed by the researcher?

As a rule, field research is usually weak on ____________________ because of the type of sampling used.

Observations that can be quantified may produce measures for:

To gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of field research, one needs to find a(n) ____________________ who is personally known to and respected by the director.

What is not an advantage to using unstructured interviewing techniques when conducting field research?

Which of the following is appropriate for gaining access to criminal justice subcultures such as active criminals, deviants, or juvenile gangs?

How does sampling in field research compare to other types of research?

When doing field research, researchers should be aware that sampling dimensions can be impacted by the varying behavior of people affected by the:

In which of the following situations would unstructured interviewing techniques be appropriate?

If the researcher feels he or she will need to ask questions of the subjects, what is the best technique in field research to use?

Describe the steps that would be necessary to gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of doing field research.

In which role does the researcher observe some location or process without becoming a part of it in any way?

Which of the following groups would be good candidates for snowball sampling when doing field research?

Crime Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry

Foundations of Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues in Research Design

Concepts Operationalization and Measurement

Measuring Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research

Qualitative Interviewing

Agency Records Content Analysis and Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Interpreting Data

Filters