Exam 11: Field Observation

The term field research is broader and more inclusive than the term

____________________ refers to the importance that subjects not be affected by the researcher's role as observer.

Which of the following is not considered a strength of field research?

Finding the right sponsor in a formal organization is often the most important step in gaining access.

With respect to sampling in field studies, which of the following is least accurate?

The sponsor or ____________________ is the person who will assist you in gaining access to a subculture.

Sponsors, who help a researcher gain access to a subculture, are also known as:

A theory that is created based upon experience and field observations is referred to as a(n) ____________________ theory.

After you have identified a sponsor and sent a letter to a formal organization stating your interest in research, a phone call is typically the next step in the process. You have agreed upon a time and day for the phone call, and at the appointed time, you call. The director will not take your call. In this case you should do which of the following?

Why is it often necessary to supplement field research with other forms of data? Give examples of other types of data that are often used in criminal justice research and how each may be used as a link to field research.

Identify the difference between the various roles of the observer in field research. Offer an example of a research scenario that would be appropriate for each role.

When it is necessary to study phenomenon in their natural setting, experiments are the best approach to take.

____________________ refers to whether specific findings apply to the unobserved.

Which of the following would not be considered an advantage of field research?

Which of the following is accurate concerning data acquired during field research?

Which of the following may be a concern if we are interested in studying "career drug dealers" and we use our friend from the probation department to act as our informant into that subculture?

"Going native" refers to the possibility that subjects may start to become too close to the researcher.

Field research uses what technique to gather data?

Validity is especially weak in field studies.

Field research that deals with crime is best served by focusing on crimes that are visible such as drug selling or prostitution.