Question 1

What is the goal a literature review? What special concerns should a researcher consider when searching the literature using the web?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Students should mention that the primary goal in searching the literature is to find relevant reports of prior research investigations; focus on reports in scholarly journals; specify research question; identify bibliographic databases; create list of search terms; narrow search; check the results; and locate the articles. Students should also discuss concerns associated with using the internet for research such as double-checking sources of information, avoiding unwanted materials, and filter content/narrowing search parameters. Students should also mention the importance of using scholarly sources and may outline techniques/tools for finding such materials online such as Google Scholar.

Question 2

A measurement is valid when it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides an unanticipated outcome 
B)  contradicts other measures 
C)  reveals new information 
D)  measures what we think it will measure 
A)  provides an unanticipated outcome 
B)  contradicts other measures 
C)  reveals new information 
D)  measures what we think it will measure D

Question 3

Anomalous findings are unexpected patterns in data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Explanatory and evaluative studies are types of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbolic interactionism 
B)  cross-population research 
C)  generalizable studies 
D)  deductive research 
A)  symbolic interactionism 
B)  cross-population research 
C)  generalizable studies 
D)  deductive research

Question 5

The three main types of longitudinal research include repeated cross-sectional design, fixed sample panel design, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cohort design 
B)  latitudinal design 
C)  subject fatigue 
D)  event-based design 
A)  cohort design 
B)  latitudinal design 
C)  subject fatigue 
D)  event-based design

Question 6

Sample generalizability is a key concern in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  survey research 
B)  quantitative research methods 
C)  developing a hypothesis 
D)  establishing a scientific paradigm 
A)  survey research 
B)  quantitative research methods 
C)  developing a hypothesis 
D)  establishing a scientific paradigm

Question 7

Validity is the state that exists when statements or conclusions about empirical reality are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  incorrect 
B)  correct 
C)  unknown 
D)  empirically reviewed 
A)  incorrect 
B)  correct 
C)  unknown 
D)  empirically reviewed

Question 8

Research questions may change or expand during ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  data collection and analysis 
B)  the development of a conclusion 
C)  the peer-review process 
D)  the formation of a hypothesis 
A)  data collection and analysis 
B)  the development of a conclusion 
C)  the peer-review process 
D)  the formation of a hypothesis

Question 9

Specific deterrence theory predicts that arresting spouse abusers will lessen their likelihood of reoffending by increasing the costs of reoffending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is validity and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary. Student should discuss

Question 11

A social theory is a logically interrelated set of propositions that help us make sense of interrelated _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  phenomena 
B)  questions 
C)  personal thoughts 
D)  members of communities 
A)  phenomena 
B)  questions 
C)  personal thoughts 
D)  members of communities

Question 12

Inductive research begins with specific data, which are then used to develop a ______ to account for data.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory 
B)  variable 
C)  finding 
D)  generalization 
A)  theory 
B)  variable 
C)  finding 
D)  generalization

Question 13

When researchers hypothesize that one variable increases as the other increases, the direction of association is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative 
B)  positive 
C)  absolute 
D)  predictable 
A)  negative 
B)  positive 
C)  absolute 
D)  predictable

Question 14

Independent and dependent variables should be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  easily identifiable 
B)  revealed in your conclusion 
C)  open to interpretation 
D)  peer-reviewed 
A)  easily identifiable 
B)  revealed in your conclusion 
C)  open to interpretation 
D)  peer-reviewed

Question 15

An integrated social science review of the literature should accomplish three goals. These three goals are summarizing prior research, critiquing prior research, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  presenting pertinent conclusions 
B)  replicating the findings of the study 
C)  transcribing the findings into one's own words 
D)  authoring new research on the subject 
A)  presenting pertinent conclusions 
B)  replicating the findings of the study 
C)  transcribing the findings into one's own words 
D)  authoring new research on the subject

Question 16

Researchers utilizing the web should adopt a "buyers beware" approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When searching the web for research materials, putting quotation marks around a phase will do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  produce only peer reviewed search results 
B)  enable Google scholar 
C)  limit your search 
D)  search video content 
A)  produce only peer reviewed search results 
B)  enable Google scholar 
C)  limit your search 
D)  search video content

Question 18

The web provides a medium for anyone with basic skills to post just about anything. Thus, when searching the web for your research ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is important to verify your sources 
B)  remember the majority of information can be trusted 
C)  you will rarely find scholarly materials 
D)  there are few ways to narrow your search results 
A)  it is important to verify your sources 
B)  remember the majority of information can be trusted 
C)  you will rarely find scholarly materials 
D)  there are few ways to narrow your search results

Question 19

Social research questions are often refined as researchers make connections between theory and data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Generalizability may refer to a sample, as well as a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-population 
B)  anomalous finding 
C)  inductive strategy 
D)  rational choice 
A)  cross-population 
B)  anomalous finding 
C)  inductive strategy 
D)  rational choice

What is the goal a literature review? What special concerns should a researcher consider when searching the literature using the web?

A measurement is valid when it ______.

Anomalous findings are unexpected patterns in data.

Explanatory and evaluative studies are types of ______.

The three main types of longitudinal research include repeated cross-sectional design, fixed sample panel design, and ______.

Sample generalizability is a key concern in ______.

Validity is the state that exists when statements or conclusions about empirical reality are ______.

Research questions may change or expand during ______.

Specific deterrence theory predicts that arresting spouse abusers will lessen their likelihood of reoffending by increasing the costs of reoffending.

What is validity and why is it important?

A social theory is a logically interrelated set of propositions that help us make sense of interrelated _____.

Inductive research begins with specific data, which are then used to develop a ______ to account for data.

When researchers hypothesize that one variable increases as the other increases, the direction of association is ______.

Independent and dependent variables should be ______.

An integrated social science review of the literature should accomplish three goals. These three goals are summarizing prior research, critiquing prior research, and ______.

Researchers utilizing the web should adopt a "buyers beware" approach.

When searching the web for research materials, putting quotation marks around a phase will do which of the following?

The web provides a medium for anyone with basic skills to post just about anything. Thus, when searching the web for your research ______.

Social research questions are often refined as researchers make connections between theory and data.

Generalizability may refer to a sample, as well as a ______.

Science, Society, and Social Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Generalizability and Sampling

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods

Unobtrusive Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Summarizing and Reporting Research

Filters

Exam 2: The Process and Problems of Social Research

What is the goal a literature review? What special concerns should a researcher consider when searching the literature using the web?

A measurement is valid when it ______.

Anomalous findings are unexpected patterns in data.

Explanatory and evaluative studies are types of ______.

The three main types of longitudinal research include repeated cross-sectional design, fixed sample panel design, and ______.

Sample generalizability is a key concern in ______.

Validity is the state that exists when statements or conclusions about empirical reality are ______.

Research questions may change or expand during ______.

Specific deterrence theory predicts that arresting spouse abusers will lessen their likelihood of reoffending by increasing the costs of reoffending.

What is validity and why is it important?

A social theory is a logically interrelated set of propositions that help us make sense of interrelated _____.

Inductive research begins with specific data, which are then used to develop a ______ to account for data.

When researchers hypothesize that one variable increases as the other increases, the direction of association is ______.

Independent and dependent variables should be ______.

An integrated social science review of the literature should accomplish three goals. These three goals are summarizing prior research, critiquing prior research, and ______.

Researchers utilizing the web should adopt a "buyers beware" approach.

When searching the web for research materials, putting quotation marks around a phase will do which of the following?

The web provides a medium for anyone with basic skills to post just about anything. Thus, when searching the web for your research ______.

Social research questions are often refined as researchers make connections between theory and data.

Generalizability may refer to a sample, as well as a ______.

Science, Society, and Social Research

Research Ethics

Conceptualization and Measurement

Generalizability and Sampling

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods

Unobtrusive Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Summarizing and Reporting Research

Filters