Question 1

Match the step in the literature review process with its description.
-Searching the Web

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching. 
A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching. D

Question 2

Systematic reviews of research findings try to account for differences in design and participant characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the presence of their parents, children are asked if they have ever lied to their teachers. Over 90 percent of the children responded that they had never lied to their teachers. The researchers thus conclude that children are usually honest with their teachers. This raises a question about:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cross-population generalizability 
B)  Measurement validity 
C)  Sample generalizability 
D)  Internal validity 
E)  Causal validity 
A)  Cross-population generalizability 
B)  Measurement validity 
C)  Sample generalizability 
D)  Internal validity 
E)  Causal validity B

Question 4

Match the step in the literature review process with its description.
-Conducting the Literature Search

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching. 
A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching.

Question 5

Define sample generalizability and cross-population generalizability. Give one example of each. Discuss how these terms differ from one another.

Accepted Answer

Sample generalizability refers to the ex

Question 6

Using a social work research question of your choosing, define and discuss how each of the philosophies guiding social work research would influence your research. Which of these perspectives makes the most convincing argument for guiding your area of interest?
Which of these perspectives makes the most convincing argument for guiding social work research generally?
Explain your response.

Accepted Answer

Social work research question: How does

Question 7

Match the key term with its definition.
-Hypothesis

Accepted Answer

A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables. 
A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables.

Question 8

Match the step in the literature review process with its description.
-Preparing the Literature Search

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching. 
A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching.

Question 9

Direct addressing in Web searches refers to the process of browsing subject directories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the key term with its definition.
-Variable

Accepted Answer

A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables. 
A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables.

Question 11

Cross-population generalizability exists when a conclusion based on a sample of a larger population holds true for that population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the key term with its definition.
-Empirical Generalization

Accepted Answer

A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables. 
A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables.

Question 13

Match the step in the literature review process with its description.
-Checking the Literature Results

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching. 
A)  Identifying authors and key words relevant to research. 
B)  Using catalogs and indexes to locate articles. 
C)  Reading abstracts of articles. 
D)  Direct addressing, browsing, searching.

Question 14

It is bad research practice to check the bibliographies of the articles that you read for additional relevant sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Makes sense of many interrelated phenomena 
B)  Predicts behavior or attitudes likely to occur given certain conditions 
C)  Has no relationship with hypothesis testing 
D)  Connects implications of finding to other research 
E)  Helps identify what to look for in a study 
A)  Makes sense of many interrelated phenomena 
B)  Predicts behavior or attitudes likely to occur given certain conditions 
C)  Has no relationship with hypothesis testing 
D)  Connects implications of finding to other research 
E)  Helps identify what to look for in a study

Question 16

Match the key term with its definition.
-Theory

Accepted Answer

A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables. 
A)  A logically interrelated set of propositions about empirical reality. 
B)  A characteristic or property that can take on different values or attributes. 
C)  A pattern empirically observed in data. 
D)  A tentative statement about empirical reality, involving a relationship between two or more variables.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a philosophy guiding social work research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positivist 
B)  Constructivist 
C)  Postpositivist 
D)  Interpretivist 
E)  All of the above are philosophies guiding social work research 
A)  Positivist 
B)  Constructivist 
C)  Postpositivist 
D)  Interpretivist 
E)  All of the above are philosophies guiding social work research

Question 18

The delivery of the program following a specific course of action is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Treatment fidelity 
B)  Intervention testing 
C)  Accountability examination 
D)  Practice productivity 
E)  Specificity of measurement 
A)  Treatment fidelity 
B)  Intervention testing 
C)  Accountability examination 
D)  Practice productivity 
E)  Specificity of measurement

Question 19

Because of the more rigorous review process, research published in social work journals must be consulted for a literature review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Searching the Web

Systematic reviews of research findings try to account for differences in design and participant characteristics.

In the presence of their parents, children are asked if they have ever lied to their teachers. Over 90 percent of the children responded that they had never lied to their teachers. The researchers thus conclude that children are usually honest with their teachers. This raises a question about:

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Conducting the Literature Search

Define sample generalizability and cross-population generalizability. Give one example of each. Discuss how these terms differ from one another.

Match the key term with its definition. -Hypothesis

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Preparing the Literature Search

Direct addressing in Web searches refers to the process of browsing subject directories.

Match the key term with its definition. -Variable

Cross-population generalizability exists when a conclusion based on a sample of a larger population holds true for that population.

Match the key term with its definition. -Empirical Generalization

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Checking the Literature Results

It is bad research practice to check the bibliographies of the articles that you read for additional relevant sources.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a theory?

Match the key term with its definition. -Theory

Which of the following is NOT a philosophy guiding social work research?

The delivery of the program following a specific course of action is known as:

Because of the more rigorous review process, research published in social work journals must be consulted for a literature review.

Science, Society, and Social Work Research

Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Social Work Research

Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Research Design

Group Experimental Designs

Single-Subject Design

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods

Qualitative Data Analysis

Secondary Data Analysis and Mixed Methods

Evaluation Research

Quantitative Data Analysis

Reporting Research

Filters

Exam 2: The Process of Social Work Research

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Searching the Web

Systematic reviews of research findings try to account for differences in design and participant characteristics.

In the presence of their parents, children are asked if they have ever lied to their teachers. Over 90 percent of the children responded that they had never lied to their teachers. The researchers thus conclude that children are usually honest with their teachers. This raises a question about:

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Conducting the Literature Search

Define sample generalizability and cross-population generalizability. Give one example of each. Discuss how these terms differ from one another.

Match the key term with its definition. -Hypothesis

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Preparing the Literature Search

Direct addressing in Web searches refers to the process of browsing subject directories.

Match the key term with its definition. -Variable

Cross-population generalizability exists when a conclusion based on a sample of a larger population holds true for that population.

Match the key term with its definition. -Empirical Generalization

Match the step in the literature review process with its description. -Checking the Literature Results

It is bad research practice to check the bibliographies of the articles that you read for additional relevant sources.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a theory?

Match the key term with its definition. -Theory

Which of the following is NOT a philosophy guiding social work research?

The delivery of the program following a specific course of action is known as:

Because of the more rigorous review process, research published in social work journals must be consulted for a literature review.

Science, Society, and Social Work Research

Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Social Work Research

Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Research Design

Group Experimental Designs

Single-Subject Design

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods

Qualitative Data Analysis

Secondary Data Analysis and Mixed Methods

Evaluation Research

Quantitative Data Analysis

Reporting Research

Filters