Question 1

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Kupchik's research on school security and discipline?

Accepted Answer

A)  School administrators perceived the police officers in the schools as being well-trained to deal with kids 
B)  Police involvement led to minor situations being handled by the criminal justice system in addition to being handled at the school level 
C)  Girls were more likely to report getting into trouble for rule violations than boys 
D)  Police advocated that minor issues at the school should be handled only at the school level and a criminal justice response was not warranted 
A)  School administrators perceived the police officers in the schools as being well-trained to deal with kids 
B)  Police involvement led to minor situations being handled by the criminal justice system in addition to being handled at the school level 
C)  Girls were more likely to report getting into trouble for rule violations than boys 
D)  Police advocated that minor issues at the school should be handled only at the school level and a criminal justice response was not warranted B

Question 2

A researcher is interested in conducting a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of increased foot patrols. All the following are legitimate reasons to omit a study from a meta-analysis EXCEPT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a qualitative study 
B)  the study found that increased foot patrols were not effective 
C)  the research methods are much different than those of the included studies 
D)  it is an unpublished dissertation and the researcher wants to include only published reports 
A)  it is a qualitative study 
B)  the study found that increased foot patrols were not effective 
C)  the research methods are much different than those of the included studies 
D)  it is an unpublished dissertation and the researcher wants to include only published reports B

Question 3

Which of the following philosophical orientations believes that knowledge comes from taking action and learning from the outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  pragmatism 
B)  constructivist 
C)  Darwinism 
D)  none of these 
A)  pragmatism 
B)  constructivist 
C)  Darwinism 
D)  none of these A

Question 4

In an explanatory sequential design, the qualitative method is implemented first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the findings from Lundahl, Nimer, and Parsons's meta-analysis of the effectiveness of parent training programs in preventing child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parent training programs lead to an increase in child abuse. 
B)  Programs with training at the home and office had a greater impact than programs with training limited to a single site. 
C)  Programs with home visitors were less effective than programs without home visitors. 
D)  There is no statistical relationship between parent training programs and child abuse. 
A)  Parent training programs lead to an increase in child abuse. 
B)  Programs with training at the home and office had a greater impact than programs with training limited to a single site. 
C)  Programs with home visitors were less effective than programs without home visitors. 
D)  There is no statistical relationship between parent training programs and child abuse.

Question 6

Describe the eligibility criteria for including studies in a meta-analysis according to Lipsey and Wilson (2001).

Accepted Answer

Lipsey and Wilson (2001) suggest that el

Question 7

Propose a study in which you will perform a meta-analysis.

Accepted Answer

A meta-analysis of t

Question 8

What are the methodological strengths and limitations of meta-analysis?

Accepted Answer

Stronger statements can be made regardin

Question 9

Some researchers object to mixed methods research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In his triangulated research on school security and discipline, Kupchik utilized which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  covert participation, survey; historical analysis 
B)  observation, survey, interview 
C)  content analysis, interview, survey 
D)  observation, historical events research, focus groups 
A)  covert participation, survey; historical analysis 
B)  observation, survey, interview 
C)  content analysis, interview, survey 
D)  observation, historical events research, focus groups

Question 11

The notation indicates which method will be implemented first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both will be implemented at the same time 
B)  Qualitative will be implemented first 
C)  Quantitative will be implemented first 
D)  It cannot be determined 
A)  Both will be implemented at the same time 
B)  Qualitative will be implemented first 
C)  Quantitative will be implemented first 
D)  It cannot be determined

Question 12

The notation indicates which method is given priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative is given priority. 
B)  Qualitative is given priority. 
C)  Both quantitative and qualitative are given equal priority. 
D)  It cannot be determined. 
A)  Quantitative is given priority. 
B)  Qualitative is given priority. 
C)  Both quantitative and qualitative are given equal priority. 
D)  It cannot be determined.

Question 13

Which research design is best for maximizing generalizability?

Accepted Answer

A)  participant observation 
B)  survey 
C)  experiment 
D)  intensive interviewing 
A)  participant observation 
B)  survey 
C)  experiment 
D)  intensive interviewing

Question 14

A researcher is most interested in the consequences of a particular situation. She subscribes to which philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  positivist 
B)  pragmatist 
C)  constructivist 
D)  transcendentalist 
A)  positivist 
B)  pragmatist 
C)  constructivist 
D)  transcendentalist

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the findings from Ferguson et al.'s meta-analysis of the effectiveness of anti-bullying programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-bullying programs lead to a substantial decrease (i.e., 25%-30%) in reported bullying. 
B)  Anti-bullying programs lead to a slight increase in reported bullying. 
C)  Anti-bullying programs lead to a slight decrease in reported bullying. 
D)  There is no statistical relationship between anti-bullying programs and reported bullying. 
A)  Anti-bullying programs lead to a substantial decrease (i.e., 25%-30%) in reported bullying. 
B)  Anti-bullying programs lead to a slight increase in reported bullying. 
C)  Anti-bullying programs lead to a slight decrease in reported bullying. 
D)  There is no statistical relationship between anti-bullying programs and reported bullying.

Question 16

A researcher plans to collect a series of quantitative and qualitative data and then use this data to inform later rounds of data collection. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  multiphase design 
B)  transformative design 
C)  embedded design 
D)  exploratory sequential design 
A)  multiphase design 
B)  transformative design 
C)  embedded design 
D)  exploratory sequential design

Question 17

When it is not clear what concepts would help to explain a phenomenon, it is best to use quantitative methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A researcher who accepts a constructivist philosophy believes that the reality experienced by various people differs because reality only exists in relation to each individual's unique perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a type of mixed-methods research design?

Accepted Answer

A)  embedded design 
B)  multiphase design 
C)  convergent parallel design 
D)  all of these 
A)  embedded design 
B)  multiphase design 
C)  convergent parallel design 
D)  all of these

Question 20

In their meta-synthesis of female drug dealers, Maher and Hudson found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females involved in the drug trade usually occupied more powerful roles than males. 
B)  Females involved in the drug trade usually had subordinate roles to males. 
C)  Females involved in the drug trade had equal roles as males. 
D)  Females became involved in the drug trade independent of their romantic relationships. 
A)  Females involved in the drug trade usually occupied more powerful roles than males. 
B)  Females involved in the drug trade usually had subordinate roles to males. 
C)  Females involved in the drug trade had equal roles as males. 
D)  Females became involved in the drug trade independent of their romantic relationships.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Kupchik's research on school security and discipline?

A researcher is interested in conducting a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of increased foot patrols. All the following are legitimate reasons to omit a study from a meta-analysis EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following philosophical orientations believes that knowledge comes from taking action and learning from the outcomes?

In an explanatory sequential design, the qualitative method is implemented first.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the findings from Lundahl, Nimer, and Parsons's meta-analysis of the effectiveness of parent training programs in preventing child abuse?

Describe the eligibility criteria for including studies in a meta-analysis according to Lipsey and Wilson (2001).

Propose a study in which you will perform a meta-analysis.

What are the methodological strengths and limitations of meta-analysis?

Some researchers object to mixed methods research.

In his triangulated research on school security and discipline, Kupchik utilized which of the following methods?

The notation indicates which method will be implemented first?

The notation indicates which method is given priority?

Which research design is best for maximizing generalizability?

A researcher is most interested in the consequences of a particular situation. She subscribes to which philosophy?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the findings from Ferguson et al.'s meta-analysis of the effectiveness of anti-bullying programs?

A researcher plans to collect a series of quantitative and qualitative data and then use this data to inform later rounds of data collection. This is an example of ______.

When it is not clear what concepts would help to explain a phenomenon, it is best to use quantitative methods.

A researcher who accepts a constructivist philosophy believes that the reality experienced by various people differs because reality only exists in relation to each individual's unique perspective.

Which of the following is a type of mixed-methods research design?

In their meta-synthesis of female drug dealers, Maher and Hudson found which of the following?

Science, Society, and Research Related to Crime, Criminology, and Social Control

The Process and Problems of Research of Criminological Research

Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Research Design

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, and Listening

Analyzing Content: Research Using Secondary, Historical, and Comparative Data, and Content Analysis

Social Network Analysis, Crime Mapping, and Big Data

Evaluation and Policy Analysis

Analyzing Quantitative Data

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reporting Research Results

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Exam 13: Mixing and Comparing Methods

Which of the following is an accurate statement about Kupchik's research on school security and discipline?

A researcher is interested in conducting a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of increased foot patrols. All the following are legitimate reasons to omit a study from a meta-analysis EXCEPT ______.

Which of the following philosophical orientations believes that knowledge comes from taking action and learning from the outcomes?

In an explanatory sequential design, the qualitative method is implemented first.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the findings from Lundahl, Nimer, and Parsons's meta-analysis of the effectiveness of parent training programs in preventing child abuse?

Describe the eligibility criteria for including studies in a meta-analysis according to Lipsey and Wilson (2001).

Propose a study in which you will perform a meta-analysis.

What are the methodological strengths and limitations of meta-analysis?

Some researchers object to mixed methods research.

In his triangulated research on school security and discipline, Kupchik utilized which of the following methods?

The notation indicates which method will be implemented first?

The notation indicates which method is given priority?

Which research design is best for maximizing generalizability?

A researcher is most interested in the consequences of a particular situation. She subscribes to which philosophy?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the findings from Ferguson et al.'s meta-analysis of the effectiveness of anti-bullying programs?

A researcher plans to collect a series of quantitative and qualitative data and then use this data to inform later rounds of data collection. This is an example of ______.

When it is not clear what concepts would help to explain a phenomenon, it is best to use quantitative methods.

A researcher who accepts a constructivist philosophy believes that the reality experienced by various people differs because reality only exists in relation to each individual's unique perspective.

Which of the following is a type of mixed-methods research design?

In their meta-synthesis of female drug dealers, Maher and Hudson found which of the following?

Science, Society, and Research Related to Crime, Criminology, and Social Control

The Process and Problems of Research of Criminological Research

Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Research Design

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, and Listening

Analyzing Content: Research Using Secondary, Historical, and Comparative Data, and Content Analysis

Social Network Analysis, Crime Mapping, and Big Data

Evaluation and Policy Analysis

Analyzing Quantitative Data

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reporting Research Results

Filters