Question 1

Authors work to tie their research findings to criminological theory in the results section.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Abstracts are typically 100 - 300 words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why is Wikipedia not a reliable source for information?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is Wikipedia not a reliable source...

Question 4

The ___________ of a paper is where researchers try to explain their findings and speculate what they mean.

Accepted Answer

A)  Results 
B)  Literature review 
C)  Discussion 
D)  Limitations 
A)  Results 
B)  Literature review 
C)  Discussion 
D)  Limitations

Question 5

Give an example of how not disclosing a conflict of interest might impact research findings.

Accepted Answer

Not disclosing a conflict of interest ca

Question 6

The ____________ section of a paper is likely to have the most tables.

Accepted Answer

A)  Literature review 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion 
A)  Literature review 
B)  Introduction 
C)  Results 
D)  Discussion

Question 7

In the 1990s, a young man died while participating in a gene therapy study where researchers withheld information about their financial stake in the medical treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Predatory journals are journals that report cases focusing on predators, such as serial killers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How can you use the limitations found in articles you read to improve your own work?

Accepted Answer

When reading articles, it's important to

Question 10

Stories that are reported by multiple sources are more likely to be credible than stories appearing in limited news outlets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A researcher's financial stake in the issue he/she is studying presents a _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A researcher's financial stake in the issue...

Question 12

How do editors of peer-reviewed journals find and choose referees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Editors have a pre-existing knowledge of and familiarity with the research discipline 
B)  Editors review the bibliographies of submitted manuscripts and select from those researchers 
C)  Authors of manuscripts identify experts in the field 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Editors have a pre-existing knowledge of and familiarity with the research discipline 
B)  Editors review the bibliographies of submitted manuscripts and select from those researchers 
C)  Authors of manuscripts identify experts in the field 
D)  All of the above.

Question 13

Why is it so important for researchers to discuss the limitations of their research?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it so important for researchers...

Question 14

Why are predatory journals potentially dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why are predatory journals potentially dangerous?...

Question 15

When evaluating the credibility of an individual source, factor(s) to consider are the author's ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Popularity 
B)  Common Sense approach 
C)  Experience 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Popularity 
B)  Common Sense approach 
C)  Experience 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Trade publications routinely subject their articles to peer-review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_________________ is another name for peer-reviewed journals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is another name for peer-reviewed journals....

Authors work to tie their research findings to criminological theory in the results section.

Abstracts are typically 100 - 300 words.

Why is Wikipedia not a reliable source for information?

The ___________ of a paper is where researchers try to explain their findings and speculate what they mean.

Give an example of how not disclosing a conflict of interest might impact research findings.

The ____________ section of a paper is likely to have the most tables.

In the 1990s, a young man died while participating in a gene therapy study where researchers withheld information about their financial stake in the medical treatment.

Predatory journals are journals that report cases focusing on predators, such as serial killers.

How can you use the limitations found in articles you read to improve your own work?

Stories that are reported by multiple sources are more likely to be credible than stories appearing in limited news outlets.

A researcher's financial stake in the issue he/she is studying presents a _____________.

How do editors of peer-reviewed journals find and choose referees?

Why is it so important for researchers to discuss the limitations of their research?

Why are predatory journals potentially dangerous?

When evaluating the credibility of an individual source, factor(s) to consider are the author's ____________.

Trade publications routinely subject their articles to peer-review.

_________________ is another name for peer-reviewed journals.

Introduction

Ethics in Criminal Justice Research

Causation, Classical Experiments and Quasi Experiments

Pre-Experimental, Longitudinal, and Cross-Sectional Designs

Measurement, Validity, and Reliability

Measuring Crime: the Ucr, Nibrs, and Ncvs

Sampling

Surveys and Interviews

Field Research

Less Obtrusive Methods

Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Filters

Exam 2: Reading and Reviewing Research

Authors work to tie their research findings to criminological theory in the results section.

Abstracts are typically 100 - 300 words.

Why is Wikipedia not a reliable source for information?

The ___________ of a paper is where researchers try to explain their findings and speculate what they mean.

Give an example of how not disclosing a conflict of interest might impact research findings.

The ____________ section of a paper is likely to have the most tables.

In the 1990s, a young man died while participating in a gene therapy study where researchers withheld information about their financial stake in the medical treatment.

Predatory journals are journals that report cases focusing on predators, such as serial killers.

How can you use the limitations found in articles you read to improve your own work?

Stories that are reported by multiple sources are more likely to be credible than stories appearing in limited news outlets.

A researcher's financial stake in the issue he/she is studying presents a _____________.

How do editors of peer-reviewed journals find and choose referees?

Why is it so important for researchers to discuss the limitations of their research?

Why are predatory journals potentially dangerous?

When evaluating the credibility of an individual source, factor(s) to consider are the author's ____________.

Trade publications routinely subject their articles to peer-review.

_________________ is another name for peer-reviewed journals.

Introduction

Ethics in Criminal Justice Research

Causation, Classical Experiments and Quasi Experiments

Pre-Experimental, Longitudinal, and Cross-Sectional Designs

Measurement, Validity, and Reliability

Measuring Crime: the Ucr, Nibrs, and Ncvs

Sampling

Surveys and Interviews

Field Research

Less Obtrusive Methods

Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Filters