Question 1

Which of the following represent the purpose of a literature review in social work research?

Accepted Answer

A)  To identify questions that require further research. 
B)  To identify the strengths and weaknesses of our existing knowledge. 
C)  To identify controversies that exist in the literature. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  To identify questions that require further research. 
B)  To identify the strengths and weaknesses of our existing knowledge. 
C)  To identify controversies that exist in the literature. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following represents a longitudinal research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  A study looking at recidivism rates among juveniles 12 months after their first offense. 
B)  A study looking at graduation rates for one cohort of social work students. 
C)  A study of the economic well-being of one group of older women as they age. 
D)  A study of clients receiving services from a community mental health center regarding their level of satisfaction 6 months after receiving services. 
A)  A study looking at recidivism rates among juveniles 12 months after their first offense. 
B)  A study looking at graduation rates for one cohort of social work students. 
C)  A study of the economic well-being of one group of older women as they age. 
D)  A study of clients receiving services from a community mental health center regarding their level of satisfaction 6 months after receiving services.

Question 3

The purpose of exploratory research is:

Accepted Answer

A)  To describe characteristics of those affected by the problem. 
B)  To gain an initial understanding of a problem area when we know very little about the problem. 
C)  To describe the characteristics of the problem itself. 
D)  To explain why and how things happen. 
A)  To describe characteristics of those affected by the problem. 
B)  To gain an initial understanding of a problem area when we know very little about the problem. 
C)  To describe the characteristics of the problem itself. 
D)  To explain why and how things happen.

Question 4

The purpose of descriptive research is:

Accepted Answer

A)  To describe characteristics of the problem and those affected by the problem. 
B)  To gain an initial understanding of problem area when we know very little about the problem. 
C)  To explain why and how things happen. 
D)  To study politically oppressed individuals. 
A)  To describe characteristics of the problem and those affected by the problem. 
B)  To gain an initial understanding of problem area when we know very little about the problem. 
C)  To explain why and how things happen. 
D)  To study politically oppressed individuals.

Question 5

Which of the following represent explanatory research questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  How will legal marriage impact the quality of same-sex relationships? 
B)  What employee-related benefits are currently available to the spouses of same-sex unions? 
C)  How has marriage affected same-sex couples? 
D)  How many same-sex unions are there in the United States, and what forms do they take? 
A)  How will legal marriage impact the quality of same-sex relationships? 
B)  What employee-related benefits are currently available to the spouses of same-sex unions? 
C)  How has marriage affected same-sex couples? 
D)  How many same-sex unions are there in the United States, and what forms do they take?

Question 6

What is the difference between cultural competence and cultural proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Cultural competence and cultural profici

Question 7

Which of the following represents a research hypothesis:

Accepted Answer

A)  What types of interventions support parental adjustment to a child's disclosure of homosexuality? 
B)  The higher a juvenile's self esteem, the less likely he or she will become an offender. 
C)  What services do homeless individuals receive and what is their level of satisfaction with those services? 
D)  What factors influence whether a juvenile becomes an offender? 
A)  What types of interventions support parental adjustment to a child's disclosure of homosexuality? 
B)  The higher a juvenile's self esteem, the less likely he or she will become an offender. 
C)  What services do homeless individuals receive and what is their level of satisfaction with those services? 
D)  What factors influence whether a juvenile becomes an offender?

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT represents a value-laden research question?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should same-sex couples be allowed to legally marry? 
B)  Is euthanasia a morally acceptable alternative for persons who are terminally ill? 
C)  How do women who have experienced abortion view the procedure 1 year later? 
D)  Is capital punishment a morally acceptable means for deterring crime? 
A)  Should same-sex couples be allowed to legally marry? 
B)  Is euthanasia a morally acceptable alternative for persons who are terminally ill? 
C)  How do women who have experienced abortion view the procedure 1 year later? 
D)  Is capital punishment a morally acceptable means for deterring crime?

Question 9

Describe one of the methods doctoral student Megan Lindsay utilized to incorporate theory into her study of young adults and their use of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

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Which of the following represent the purpose of a literature review in social work research?

Which of the following represents a longitudinal research study?

The purpose of exploratory research is:

The purpose of descriptive research is:

Which of the following represent explanatory research questions?

What is the difference between cultural competence and cultural proficiency?

Which of the following represents a research hypothesis:

Which of the following does NOT represents a value-laden research question?

Describe one of the methods doctoral student Megan Lindsay utilized to incorporate theory into her study of young adults and their use of the Internet.

The Context of Social Work Research

The Politics and Ethics of Social Work Research

Single Subject Research

Research in Agencies and Communities

Qualitative Research

Group Research Design

Sampling

Measurement

Data Collection and Data Entry

Descriptions of Quantitative Data

Bivariate Statistics and Statistical Inference

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Exam 3: Research Problems and Research Questions

Which of the following represent the purpose of a literature review in social work research?

Which of the following represents a longitudinal research study?

The purpose of exploratory research is:

The purpose of descriptive research is:

Which of the following represent explanatory research questions?

What is the difference between cultural competence and cultural proficiency?

Which of the following represents a research hypothesis:

Which of the following does NOT represents a value-laden research question?

Describe one of the methods doctoral student Megan Lindsay utilized to incorporate theory into her study of young adults and their use of the Internet.

The Context of Social Work Research

The Politics and Ethics of Social Work Research

Single Subject Research

Research in Agencies and Communities

Qualitative Research

Group Research Design

Sampling

Measurement

Data Collection and Data Entry

Descriptions of Quantitative Data

Bivariate Statistics and Statistical Inference

Filters