Question 1

Qualitative research is seeking an in-depth understanding of one particular phenomenon or group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When researchers assist the local police department with determining the best solution to increased burglaries, the researchers are conducting __________ research.

Accepted Answer

applied

Question 3

Mixed methods refer to the combination of qualitative and quantitative research in one study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

__________ occurs when an apparent causal relationship between variables is actually due to some alternative, unrecognized variable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs when an apparent causal relationship...

Question 5

__________ means that the cause must occur first before the effect occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concomitant variation 
B)  Temporal sequencing 
C)  Nonspuriousness 
D)  Direction of change 
A)  Concomitant variation 
B)  Temporal sequencing 
C)  Nonspuriousness 
D)  Direction of change

Question 6

Typical questions provided in quantitative research are __________ questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Typical questions provided in quantitative research are...

Question 7

In theory, __________ research can provide the highest level of objectivity regarding research findings and interpretations.

Accepted Answer

A)  in-house 
B)  hired-hand 
C)  third-party 
D)  qualitative 
A)  in-house 
B)  hired-hand 
C)  third-party 
D)  qualitative

Question 8

When researchers conduct research to see how many robberies are actually occurring in a given neighborhood, the research is

Accepted Answer

A)  explorative. 
B)  evaluation. 
C)  explanatory. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  explorative. 
B)  evaluation. 
C)  explanatory. 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is false regarding qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative research is traditionally nonnumerical. 
B)  Qualitative research is more likely to rely on actual observations or experiences to develop knowledge. 
C)  Respondents in qualitative research are typically asked closed-ended questions where the researcher can gain a deeper understanding of the given topic. 
D)  Qualitative research intends to understand meaning individuals give to a phenomenon inductively. 
A)  Qualitative research is traditionally nonnumerical. 
B)  Qualitative research is more likely to rely on actual observations or experiences to develop knowledge. 
C)  Respondents in qualitative research are typically asked closed-ended questions where the researcher can gain a deeper understanding of the given topic. 
D)  Qualitative research intends to understand meaning individuals give to a phenomenon inductively.

Question 10

With respect to causality, __________ means that when one variable changes the other variable also changes.

Accepted Answer

A)  concomitant variation 
B)  temporal sequencing 
C)  nonspuriousness 
D)  statistical significance 
A)  concomitant variation 
B)  temporal sequencing 
C)  nonspuriousness 
D)  statistical significance

Question 11

Positivism heavily relies on a guessing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

__________ research is to reveal or explain causes, motivations, or reasons of why certain phenomena occur.

Accepted Answer

A)  Explorative 
B)  Descriptive 
C)  Explanatory 
D)  Evaluation 
A)  Explorative 
B)  Descriptive 
C)  Explanatory 
D)  Evaluation

Question 13

__________ is a field of study that examines all of the sources of knowledge. In other words, __________ seeks to determine what the legitimate sources of knowledge are. Which of the following is the most appropriate term?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research; research 
B)  Positivism; positivism 
C)  Epistemology; epistemology 
D)  Statistics; statistics 
A)  Research; research 
B)  Positivism; positivism 
C)  Epistemology; epistemology 
D)  Statistics; statistics

Question 14

Deductive research goes from the __________ to the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific; general 
B)  general; specific 
C)  top; bottom 
D)  bottom; top 
A)  specific; general 
B)  general; specific 
C)  top; bottom 
D)  bottom; top

Question 15

__________ is conducted to explore a specific problem and is very common in the field of criminal justice.

Accepted Answer

Explorativ

Question 16

Those concerned with who conducts research is primarily focused on

Accepted Answer

A)  simplicity of research. 
B)  funding of research. 
C)  objectivity of research. 
D)  None of the above (Who conducts the research is not really important as long as it is conducted.) 
A)  simplicity of research. 
B)  funding of research. 
C)  objectivity of research. 
D)  None of the above (Who conducts the research is not really important as long as it is conducted.)

Question 17

Qualitative researchers attempt to achieve objectivity while quantitative researchers are more likely to just acknowledge its elusive nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is false regarding applied and basic research?

Accepted Answer

A)  The distinction between applied and basic research is the underlying motivation or reason for the study. 
B)  Applied research target areas where a specific problem exists. 
C)  Most corporations and government entities provide research funding even though they do not have a clearly defined problem. 
D)  Because of the difficulty to get governmental research funding, writing a good grant proposal has become an important area in research. 
A)  The distinction between applied and basic research is the underlying motivation or reason for the study. 
B)  Applied research target areas where a specific problem exists. 
C)  Most corporations and government entities provide research funding even though they do not have a clearly defined problem. 
D)  Because of the difficulty to get governmental research funding, writing a good grant proposal has become an important area in research.

Question 19

Researchers use deductive reasoning when they are testing theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Qualitative research is typically focused on surveying as many individuals as possible at one time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Qualitative research is seeking an in-depth understanding of one particular phenomenon or group.

When researchers assist the local police department with determining the best solution to increased burglaries, the researchers are conducting __________ research.

Mixed methods refer to the combination of qualitative and quantitative research in one study.

__________ occurs when an apparent causal relationship between variables is actually due to some alternative, unrecognized variable.

__________ means that the cause must occur first before the effect occurs.

Typical questions provided in quantitative research are __________ questions.

In theory, __________ research can provide the highest level of objectivity regarding research findings and interpretations.

When researchers conduct research to see how many robberies are actually occurring in a given neighborhood, the research is

Which of the following is false regarding qualitative research?

With respect to causality, __________ means that when one variable changes the other variable also changes.

Positivism heavily relies on a guessing.

__________ research is to reveal or explain causes, motivations, or reasons of why certain phenomena occur.

is a field of study that examines all of the sources of knowledge. In other words, seeks to determine what the legitimate sources of knowledge are. Which of the following is the most appropriate term?

Deductive research goes from the to the .

__________ is conducted to explore a specific problem and is very common in the field of criminal justice.

Those concerned with who conducts research is primarily focused on

Qualitative researchers attempt to achieve objectivity while quantitative researchers are more likely to just acknowledge its elusive nature.

Which of the following is false regarding applied and basic research?

Researchers use deductive reasoning when they are testing theories.

Qualitative research is typically focused on surveying as many individuals as possible at one time.

The Stages of Research: A General Overview

Research Ethics

Validity and Reliability: Threats to Research Integrity

Qualitative Research Strategies

Research Designs and Survey Research

Mixed Methods

Sampling Strategies

Elementary and Intermediate Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Beyond Research: An Aid to Writing Success

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Exam 1: Why Research at All

Qualitative research is seeking an in-depth understanding of one particular phenomenon or group.

When researchers assist the local police department with determining the best solution to increased burglaries, the researchers are conducting __________ research.

Mixed methods refer to the combination of qualitative and quantitative research in one study.

__________ occurs when an apparent causal relationship between variables is actually due to some alternative, unrecognized variable.

__________ means that the cause must occur first before the effect occurs.

Typical questions provided in quantitative research are __________ questions.

In theory, __________ research can provide the highest level of objectivity regarding research findings and interpretations.

When researchers conduct research to see how many robberies are actually occurring in a given neighborhood, the research is

Which of the following is false regarding qualitative research?

With respect to causality, __________ means that when one variable changes the other variable also changes.

Positivism heavily relies on a guessing.

__________ research is to reveal or explain causes, motivations, or reasons of why certain phenomena occur.

__________ is a field of study that examines all of the sources of knowledge. In other words, __________ seeks to determine what the legitimate sources of knowledge are. Which of the following is the most appropriate term?

Deductive research goes from the __________ to the __________.

__________ is conducted to explore a specific problem and is very common in the field of criminal justice.

Those concerned with who conducts research is primarily focused on

Qualitative researchers attempt to achieve objectivity while quantitative researchers are more likely to just acknowledge its elusive nature.

Which of the following is false regarding applied and basic research?

Researchers use deductive reasoning when they are testing theories.

Qualitative research is typically focused on surveying as many individuals as possible at one time.

The Stages of Research: A General Overview

Research Ethics

Validity and Reliability: Threats to Research Integrity

Qualitative Research Strategies

Research Designs and Survey Research

Mixed Methods

Sampling Strategies

Elementary and Intermediate Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Beyond Research: An Aid to Writing Success

Filters

is a field of study that examines all of the sources of knowledge. In other words, seeks to determine what the legitimate sources of knowledge are. Which of the following is the most appropriate term?

Deductive research goes from the to the .