Question 1

In her mixed methods research on American Indian homicide, Bachman utilized which of the following qualitative methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  observation 
B)  intensive interviews 
C)  covert participation 
D)  focus group 
A)  observation 
B)  intensive interviews 
C)  covert participation 
D)  focus group

Question 2

Compare and contrast the three general research methods (experiments, surveys, and participant observation and interviewing).

Accepted Answer

Experiments are strongest for testing no

Question 3

A researcher is interested in determining the unique pathways of crime that female offenders experience as compared with male offenders in order to create more effective crime prevention programs for girls and women. The researcher approaches the project from a feminist perspective and collects qualitative and quantitative data. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  embedded design 
B)  convergent parallel design 
C)  exploratory sequential design 
D)  transformative design 
A)  embedded design 
B)  convergent parallel design 
C)  exploratory sequential design 
D)  transformative design

Question 4

In an embedded design, the qualitative and quantitative components are implemented simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All these are accurate statements from Testa and colleagues' research on rape EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  This research was an example of an embedded design. 
B)  Quantitative data were collected first followed by the qualitative data. 
C)  Qualitative data were given priority. 
D)  Quantitative data were given priority. 
A)  This research was an example of an embedded design. 
B)  Quantitative data were collected first followed by the qualitative data. 
C)  Qualitative data were given priority. 
D)  Quantitative data were given priority.

Question 6

In meta-analysis research, the effect size refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  how much the dependent variable is affected by the independent variable 
B)  how widely read a study is 
C)  the number of different components used in a mixed methods research project 
D)  how generalizable research findings are 
A)  how much the dependent variable is affected by the independent variable 
B)  how widely read a study is 
C)  the number of different components used in a mixed methods research project 
D)  how generalizable research findings are

Question 7

You are interested in conducting a project with mixed methods. What philosophical considerations will you need to address before moving forward?

Accepted Answer

You will want to determine if you are go

Question 8

In the quantitative component of her triangulated research on American Indian homicide, Bachman found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a negative relationship between social disorganization and the homicide rate 
B)  a positive relationship between social disorganization and the homicide rate 
C)  a negative relationship between community integration and the homicide rate 
D)  a positive relationship between community integration and the homicide rate 
A)  a negative relationship between social disorganization and the homicide rate 
B)  a positive relationship between social disorganization and the homicide rate 
C)  a negative relationship between community integration and the homicide rate 
D)  a positive relationship between community integration and the homicide rate

Question 9

Where is the term triangulation derived from?

Accepted Answer

A)  land surveying 
B)  marketing analysis 
C)  budget forecasting 
D)  none of these 
A)  land surveying 
B)  marketing analysis 
C)  budget forecasting 
D)  none of these

Question 10

Meta-analysis can only be used when a sizable number of similar studies have been conducted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The notation indicates which method will be implemented second?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Experiments are designed to ensure causal validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In her mixed methods research on American Indian homicide, Bachman utilized which of the following qualitative methods?

Compare and contrast the three general research methods (experiments, surveys, and participant observation and interviewing).

In an embedded design, the qualitative and quantitative components are implemented simultaneously.

All these are accurate statements from Testa and colleagues' research on rape EXCEPT which of the following?

In meta-analysis research, the effect size refers to which of the following?

You are interested in conducting a project with mixed methods. What philosophical considerations will you need to address before moving forward?

In the quantitative component of her triangulated research on American Indian homicide, Bachman found which of the following?

Where is the term triangulation derived from?

Meta-analysis can only be used when a sizable number of similar studies have been conducted.

The notation indicates which method will be implemented second?

Experiments are designed to ensure causal validity.

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Exam 13: Mixing and Comparing Methods

In her mixed methods research on American Indian homicide, Bachman utilized which of the following qualitative methods?

Compare and contrast the three general research methods (experiments, surveys, and participant observation and interviewing).

In an embedded design, the qualitative and quantitative components are implemented simultaneously.

All these are accurate statements from Testa and colleagues' research on rape EXCEPT which of the following?

In meta-analysis research, the effect size refers to which of the following?

You are interested in conducting a project with mixed methods. What philosophical considerations will you need to address before moving forward?

In the quantitative component of her triangulated research on American Indian homicide, Bachman found which of the following?

Where is the term triangulation derived from?

Meta-analysis can only be used when a sizable number of similar studies have been conducted.

The notation indicates which method will be implemented second?

Experiments are designed to ensure causal validity.

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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