Question 1

Triangulation is implicit in studies based on cross-cultural data archives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Guttman scaling is a method of constructing a unidimensional scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which basic approach to social research is least likely to involve reactive measurement effects?

Accepted Answer

A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research 
A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research

Question 4

The items in Likert scales are coded as 0 or 1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The studies included in a meta-analysis

Accepted Answer

A)  usually consist of the complete target population. 
B)  may be biased because of the inability to identify unpublished research. 
C)  usually consist of a random sample of the target population. 
D)  are called "file drawer" studies. 
A)  usually consist of the complete target population. 
B)  may be biased because of the inability to identify unpublished research. 
C)  usually consist of a random sample of the target population. 
D)  are called "file drawer" studies.

Question 6

A key to Likert scaling is to select items that differentiate between high and low scorers on the dimension being measured.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The units of analysis in meta-analysis are reports of research studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A researcher creates a composite measure of attitudes toward research methods consisting of twenty statements with which respondents indicate their level of agreement or disagreement ("strongly agree" to "strongly disagree"). The researcher's measure is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an index. 
B)  a Guttman scale. 
C)  a Likert scale. 
D)  a structural equation model. 
A)  an index. 
B)  a Guttman scale. 
C)  a Likert scale. 
D)  a structural equation model.

Question 9

How was social exclusion manipulated in the social exclusion and helping experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  By telling participants that a personality test showed "they were likely to be alone later in life." 
B)  By asking participants if they have ever been excluded from the activities of a friendship group. 
C)  By asking participants to think about a time in their lives when they had felt excluded. 
D)  By pointing out several personal traits that are likely to lead to social exclusion. 
A)  By telling participants that a personality test showed "they were likely to be alone later in life." 
B)  By asking participants if they have ever been excluded from the activities of a friendship group. 
C)  By asking participants to think about a time in their lives when they had felt excluded. 
D)  By pointing out several personal traits that are likely to lead to social exclusion.

Question 10

The key to triangulation is to use several dissimilar methods or measures to address a research question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Generalization of study results is most problematic in experiments and field research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Minneapolis Spouse Abuse Experiment used a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which basic approach to social research affords the greatest control over error and bias associated with sampling?

Accepted Answer

A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research 
A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research

Question 14

Which basic approach to social research is best for obtaining precise estimates of population characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research 
A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research

Question 15

Indexes are generally superior to scales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A researcher is able to figure out a person's responses to each of four items measuring "attitude toward divorce" by knowing his or her total score. This indicates that the researcher has developed

Accepted Answer

A)  an index. 
B)  a Guttman scale. 
C)  a Likert scale. 
D)  a structural equation model. 
A)  an index. 
B)  a Guttman scale. 
C)  a Likert scale. 
D)  a structural equation model.

Question 17

Which basic approach to social research lends itself best to examining situations and experiences from the viewpoint of the research participant or actor?

Accepted Answer

A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research 
A)  experimentation 
B)  survey research 
C)  field research 
D)  available-data research

Question 18

All replications are dissimilar to some degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Structural equation modeling is a scale construction technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Jean Twenge and associates' studies of social exclusion and helping

Accepted Answer

A)  replicated the same basic experiment at different times of the day. 
B)  operationalized social exclusion and helping in different ways. 
C)  drew subjects from diverse populations. 
D)  produced widely varying results. 
A)  replicated the same basic experiment at different times of the day. 
B)  operationalized social exclusion and helping in different ways. 
C)  drew subjects from diverse populations. 
D)  produced widely varying results.

Triangulation is implicit in studies based on cross-cultural data archives.

Guttman scaling is a method of constructing a unidimensional scale.

Which basic approach to social research is least likely to involve reactive measurement effects?

The items in Likert scales are coded as 0 or 1.

The studies included in a meta-analysis

A key to Likert scaling is to select items that differentiate between high and low scorers on the dimension being measured.

The units of analysis in meta-analysis are reports of research studies.

A researcher creates a composite measure of attitudes toward research methods consisting of twenty statements with which respondents indicate their level of agreement or disagreement ("strongly agree" to "strongly disagree"). The researcher's measure is an example of

How was social exclusion manipulated in the social exclusion and helping experiment?

The key to triangulation is to use several dissimilar methods or measures to address a research question.

Generalization of study results is most problematic in experiments and field research.

The Minneapolis Spouse Abuse Experiment used a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group design.

Which basic approach to social research affords the greatest control over error and bias associated with sampling?

Which basic approach to social research is best for obtaining precise estimates of population characteristics?

Indexes are generally superior to scales.

A researcher is able to figure out a person's responses to each of four items measuring "attitude toward divorce" by knowing his or her total score. This indicates that the researcher has developed

Which basic approach to social research lends itself best to examining situations and experiences from the viewpoint of the research participant or actor?

All replications are dissimilar to some degree.

Structural equation modeling is a scale construction technique.

Jean Twenge and associates' studies of social exclusion and helping

Introduction

The Nature of Science

Research Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Measurement

Sampling

Experimentation

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Survey Instrumentation

Field Research

Research Using Available Data

Data Processing and Elementary Data Analysis

Multivariate Analysis

Writing Research Reports

Filters

Exam 13: Multiple Methods

Triangulation is implicit in studies based on cross-cultural data archives.

Guttman scaling is a method of constructing a unidimensional scale.

Which basic approach to social research is least likely to involve reactive measurement effects?

The items in Likert scales are coded as 0 or 1.

The studies included in a meta-analysis

A key to Likert scaling is to select items that differentiate between high and low scorers on the dimension being measured.

The units of analysis in meta-analysis are reports of research studies.

A researcher creates a composite measure of attitudes toward research methods consisting of twenty statements with which respondents indicate their level of agreement or disagreement ("strongly agree" to "strongly disagree"). The researcher's measure is an example of

How was social exclusion manipulated in the social exclusion and helping experiment?

The key to triangulation is to use several dissimilar methods or measures to address a research question.

Generalization of study results is most problematic in experiments and field research.

The Minneapolis Spouse Abuse Experiment used a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group design.

Which basic approach to social research affords the greatest control over error and bias associated with sampling?

Which basic approach to social research is best for obtaining precise estimates of population characteristics?

Indexes are generally superior to scales.

A researcher is able to figure out a person's responses to each of four items measuring "attitude toward divorce" by knowing his or her total score. This indicates that the researcher has developed

Which basic approach to social research lends itself best to examining situations and experiences from the viewpoint of the research participant or actor?

All replications are dissimilar to some degree.

Structural equation modeling is a scale construction technique.

Jean Twenge and associates' studies of social exclusion and helping

Introduction

The Nature of Science

Research Ethics

Elements of Research Design

Measurement

Sampling

Experimentation

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Survey Instrumentation

Field Research

Research Using Available Data

Data Processing and Elementary Data Analysis

Multivariate Analysis

Writing Research Reports

Filters