Question 1

A feature of quantitative research is that it is associated with objectivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Because quantitative researchers follow the principles of the scientific method when designing and executing their research, objectivity is guaranteed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

LaPiere's 1934 study of hotels and restaurants showed that what is reported and what can be observed are not always the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Legewie and Fagan's study was influenced by a theory which suggested that neighborhoods with more dilapidated buildings, graffiti, and loitering experienced more crime, known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Social disorder theory 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Broken windows theory 
D)  None of these 
A)  Social disorder theory 
B)  Conflict theory 
C)  Broken windows theory 
D)  None of these

Question 5

Which of these data gathering techniques can be used in either qualitative or quantitative analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey research 
B)  Content analysis and analysis of existing data 
C)  Only content analysis 
D)  Only analysis of existing data 
A)  Survey research 
B)  Content analysis and analysis of existing data 
C)  Only content analysis 
D)  Only analysis of existing data

Question 6

Sutton and Rafaeli hypothesized that as the display of positive emotions from staff to shoppers increased, that higher sales would follow. What type of relationship were they predicting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Causal 
B)  Positive 
C)  Negative 
D)  Reverse 
A)  Causal 
B)  Positive 
C)  Negative 
D)  Reverse

Question 7

Outline the main goals of quantitative researchers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Your campus leadership wants to better understand underage drinking on campus. Make an argument for why a quantitative approach would be the most helpful. How would you propose studying this issue using a quantitative approach, ensuring that you're measuring the multiple dimensions of this issue?

Accepted Answer

A quantitative approach would be the mos

Question 9

Sutton and Rafaeli (1992) found that when retail workers were friendlier, their sales were better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Comte believe that those who study the complexity of the human world require a shared and precise language. What is that language?

Accepted Answer

A)  German 
B)  Variables 
C)  Quantitative methods 
D)  Mathematics 
A)  German 
B)  Variables 
C)  Quantitative methods 
D)  Mathematics

Question 11

Why were Rahman and Witenstein unable to do complete more in-depth statistical analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because there were no difference based on gender and economic background on academic performance, no further analysis was necessary. 
B)  The researchers' findings were consistent with what other research had found. 
C)  The researchers were able to do an in-depth statistical analysis in their exploratory study. 
D)  Because the sample size was small, further analysis was not possible. 
A)  Because there were no difference based on gender and economic background on academic performance, no further analysis was necessary. 
B)  The researchers' findings were consistent with what other research had found. 
C)  The researchers were able to do an in-depth statistical analysis in their exploratory study. 
D)  Because the sample size was small, further analysis was not possible.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes Legewie and Fagan's research design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Survey research 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Systematic observation 
D)  Analysis of existing data 
A)  Survey research 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Systematic observation 
D)  Analysis of existing data

Question 13

The first step in quantitative research is reviewing existing theory

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dr. McIntosh is utilizing data from the 1972 General Social Survey. What type of data gathering is he using for his research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis of existing data 
B)  Survey Research 
C)  Questionnaire 
D)  None of these 
A)  Analysis of existing data 
B)  Survey Research 
C)  Questionnaire 
D)  None of these

Question 15

A ____________ variable is when a researcher holds a variable or variables constant in order to clarify the relationship between the independent and dependent variable

Accepted Answer

A)  Confounding 
B)  Independent 
C)  Control 
D)  Causal 
A)  Confounding 
B)  Independent 
C)  Control 
D)  Causal

Question 16

Which of the following is the best example of an unclear direction of causal influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug use impacting a person's friendship network 
B)  Prior convictions impacting sentencing length 
C)  Race impacting tracking in school curriculum 
D)  None of these 
A)  Drug use impacting a person's friendship network 
B)  Prior convictions impacting sentencing length 
C)  Race impacting tracking in school curriculum 
D)  None of these

Question 17

An approach to research that consists of observation, measurement, and the formulation, testing, and revising of hypotheses is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientific method 
B)  Quantitative analysis 
C)  Statistical analysis 
D)  Objectivity 
A)  Scientific method 
B)  Quantitative analysis 
C)  Statistical analysis 
D)  Objectivity

Question 18

Zuberi and Bonilla-Silva argue that the social context and the positionality of the researchers influences how researchers study race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Content analysis is the most common forms of quantitative data collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a characteristic that sample should have in order to generalize findings to the larger population?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large sample of at least 100 
B)  Equal numbers of men and women 
C)  Random selection process 
D)  Representative sample 
A)  Large sample of at least 100 
B)  Equal numbers of men and women 
C)  Random selection process 
D)  Representative sample

A feature of quantitative research is that it is associated with objectivity.

Because quantitative researchers follow the principles of the scientific method when designing and executing their research, objectivity is guaranteed.

LaPiere's 1934 study of hotels and restaurants showed that what is reported and what can be observed are not always the same.

Legewie and Fagan's study was influenced by a theory which suggested that neighborhoods with more dilapidated buildings, graffiti, and loitering experienced more crime, known as

Which of these data gathering techniques can be used in either qualitative or quantitative analysis?

Sutton and Rafaeli hypothesized that as the display of positive emotions from staff to shoppers increased, that higher sales would follow. What type of relationship were they predicting?

Outline the main goals of quantitative researchers.

Your campus leadership wants to better understand underage drinking on campus. Make an argument for why a quantitative approach would be the most helpful. How would you propose studying this issue using a quantitative approach, ensuring that you're measuring the multiple dimensions of this issue?

Sutton and Rafaeli (1992) found that when retail workers were friendlier, their sales were better.

Comte believe that those who study the complexity of the human world require a shared and precise language. What is that language?

Why were Rahman and Witenstein unable to do complete more in-depth statistical analysis?

Which of the following best describes Legewie and Fagan's research design?

The first step in quantitative research is reviewing existing theory

Dr. McIntosh is utilizing data from the 1972 General Social Survey. What type of data gathering is he using for his research?

A ____________ variable is when a researcher holds a variable or variables constant in order to clarify the relationship between the independent and dependent variable

Which of the following is the best example of an unclear direction of causal influence?

An approach to research that consists of observation, measurement, and the formulation, testing, and revising of hypotheses is known as

Zuberi and Bonilla-Silva argue that the social context and the positionality of the researchers influences how researchers study race.

Content analysis is the most common forms of quantitative data collection.

Which of the following is not a characteristic that sample should have in order to generalize findings to the larger population?

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A feature of quantitative research is that it is associated with objectivity.

Because quantitative researchers follow the principles of the scientific method when designing and executing their research, objectivity is guaranteed.

LaPiere's 1934 study of hotels and restaurants showed that what is reported and what can be observed are not always the same.

Legewie and Fagan's study was influenced by a theory which suggested that neighborhoods with more dilapidated buildings, graffiti, and loitering experienced more crime, known as

Which of these data gathering techniques can be used in either qualitative or quantitative analysis?

Sutton and Rafaeli hypothesized that as the display of positive emotions from staff to shoppers increased, that higher sales would follow. What type of relationship were they predicting?

Outline the main goals of quantitative researchers.

Your campus leadership wants to better understand underage drinking on campus. Make an argument for why a quantitative approach would be the most helpful. How would you propose studying this issue using a quantitative approach, ensuring that you're measuring the multiple dimensions of this issue?

Sutton and Rafaeli (1992) found that when retail workers were friendlier, their sales were better.

Comte believe that those who study the complexity of the human world require a shared and precise language. What is that language?

Why were Rahman and Witenstein unable to do complete more in-depth statistical analysis?

Which of the following best describes Legewie and Fagan's research design?

The first step in quantitative research is reviewing existing theory

Dr. McIntosh is utilizing data from the 1972 General Social Survey. What type of data gathering is he using for his research?

A ____________ variable is when a researcher holds a variable or variables constant in order to clarify the relationship between the independent and dependent variable

Which of the following is the best example of an unclear direction of causal influence?

An approach to research that consists of observation, measurement, and the formulation, testing, and revising of hypotheses is known as

Zuberi and Bonilla-Silva argue that the social context and the positionality of the researchers influences how researchers study race.

Content analysis is the most common forms of quantitative data collection.

Which of the following is not a characteristic that sample should have in order to generalize findings to the larger population?

What Is Social Research a Particular Way of Knowing

What Principles and Standards Guide Research Research Ethics

How Do Researchers Identify and Evaluate Social Concepts Measurement

How Do Researchers Select the People, Places, and Things to Study Sampling

How Can Researchers Understand Meaning, Process, and Experience in the Social World Qualitative Research

Where Do Principles and Practice Meet in Research Study Design

How Do Researchers Study Patterns That Span Populations and Categories of Experience Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

How Do Researchers Learn About Peoples Perspectives and Lives Qualitative Interviewing

How Can Researchers Study the Patterns of Peoples Lives Participant Observation and Ethnography

How Do Researchers Study the Ways Meanings Are Communicated in Everyday Life Content Analysis

How Can Researchers Learn From Information Collected by Others Existing Data

How Do Researchers Develop Inductive Findings Qualitative Data Analysis

How Do Researchers Develop Deductive Findings Quantitative Data Analysis

How Do Researchers Record and Share Their Work Writing and Dissemination

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