Question 1

A researcher who studies graffiti to understand relationships between different urban gangs would be using which type of non-reactive measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  accretion. 
B)  archival. 
C)  erosion. 
D)  reactive. 
A)  accretion. 
B)  archival. 
C)  erosion. 
D)  reactive. A

Question 2

A researcher poses as a probation officer to understand how probation officers deal with juveniles who violate probation. Would this research method be non-reactive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, if the actual probation officers did not know the researcher's true identity and purpose. 
B)  No, because the probation officers would immediately know the researcher's intention. 
C)  Yes, if the researcher cleared it through the chief probation officer. 
D)  No, because non-reactive research cannot ethically be conducted in this setting. 
A)  Yes, if the actual probation officers did not know the researcher's true identity and purpose. 
B)  No, because the probation officers would immediately know the researcher's intention. 
C)  Yes, if the researcher cleared it through the chief probation officer. 
D)  No, because non-reactive research cannot ethically be conducted in this setting. A

Question 3

The conceptualization and operationalization processes in non-reactive research are:

Accepted Answer

A)  completely unnecessary. 
B)  more important than in other research methods. 
C)  about the same as in other research methods. 
D)  less important than in other research methods. 
A)  completely unnecessary. 
B)  more important than in other research methods. 
C)  about the same as in other research methods. 
D)  less important than in other research methods. C

Question 4

Which of the following is a major limitation of non-reactive research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can pose ethical challenges when it involves covert observation. 
B)  It does not lend itself to descriptive or exploratory research. 
C)  Such research removes human behavior from its natural setting. 
D)  Research subjects can change their behavior in reaction to being observed. 
A)  It can pose ethical challenges when it involves covert observation. 
B)  It does not lend itself to descriptive or exploratory research. 
C)  Such research removes human behavior from its natural setting. 
D)  Research subjects can change their behavior in reaction to being observed.

Question 5

A researcher studies three of the most widely-circulated women's magazines over a ten-year time period to explore how they frame the issue of violence against women. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Field observations 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Secondary analysis 
D)  Feminist research 
A)  Field observations 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Secondary analysis 
D)  Feminist research

Question 6

The least accurate method for recording information during field observations is for the researcher to make notes based on memory after leaving the field. This method would also be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  least reactive. 
B)  least reliable. 
C)  most expensive. 
D)  most reactive. 
A)  least reactive. 
B)  least reliable. 
C)  most expensive. 
D)  most reactive.

Question 7

A researcher watches the process of jury selection over a one-year period in one courthouse in order to understand the problem of race-conscious jury selection. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Field observations 
B)  Observational research 
C)  Secondary analysis 
D)  Content analysis 
A)  Field observations 
B)  Observational research 
C)  Secondary analysis 
D)  Content analysis

Question 8

Researchers conducting unobtrusive observations will often record data on pre-formatted tables known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  coding sheets. 
B)  data books. 
C)  field binders. 
D)  record tablets. 
A)  coding sheets. 
B)  data books. 
C)  field binders. 
D)  record tablets.

Question 9

The most accurate method for recording information during field observations is to use a video- or audio-recorder. This method also happen to be the:

Accepted Answer

A)  least obtrusive. 
B)  least reliable. 
C)  most expensive. 
D)  most reactive. 
A)  least obtrusive. 
B)  least reliable. 
C)  most expensive. 
D)  most reactive.

Question 10

A researcher from the local university openly observes how correctional officers manage conflict between inmates. Would this research method be non-reactive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, because the researcher is observing behavior in its natural setting. 
B)  Yes, because the inmates would not know why the researcher is there. 
C)  No, because the inmates would likely know that the researcher is observing them. 
D)  No, because the researcher obtained the inmates' voluntary and informed consent to observe them. 
A)  Yes, because the researcher is observing behavior in its natural setting. 
B)  Yes, because the inmates would not know why the researcher is there. 
C)  No, because the inmates would likely know that the researcher is observing them. 
D)  No, because the researcher obtained the inmates' voluntary and informed consent to observe them.

Question 11

The conceptualization process in a content analysis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  less important than in other non-reactive techniques. 
B)  about the same as in other non-reactive techniques. 
C)  more important than in other non-reactive techniques. 
D)  unnecessary. 
A)  less important than in other non-reactive techniques. 
B)  about the same as in other non-reactive techniques. 
C)  more important than in other non-reactive techniques. 
D)  unnecessary.

Question 12

Non-reactive research is often the best way to gather data when individuals might change their behavior when they become aware of being observed. This behavioral change is a major threat to validity and is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  accretion. 
B)  conversion. 
C)  reactivity. 
D)  selection bias. 
A)  accretion. 
B)  conversion. 
C)  reactivity. 
D)  selection bias.

Question 13

A researcher uses data from the Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities, made available through the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research to study inmates over time. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Field observations 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Official statistics 
D)  Secondary analysis 
A)  Field observations 
B)  Content analysis 
C)  Official statistics 
D)  Secondary analysis

Question 14

A social science study involving the inventory of trash is using what type of non-reactive measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  An erosion measure 
B)  A collection measure 
C)  An accretion measure 
D)  A refuse measure 
A)  An erosion measure 
B)  A collection measure 
C)  An accretion measure 
D)  A refuse measure

Question 15

Non-reactive research techniques are least useful for which of the following types of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Descriptive 
B)  Explanatory 
C)  Exploratory 
A)  Descriptive 
B)  Explanatory 
C)  Exploratory

Question 16

A researcher who studies the messages contained in gang graffiti is conducting what type of non-reactive research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Archival research 
B)  Field research 
C)  Content analysis 
D)  Communication research 
A)  Archival research 
B)  Field research 
C)  Content analysis 
D)  Communication research

Question 17

A collection of research methods that gather information from research subjects without their knowledge is:

Accepted Answer

A)  covert methods. 
B)  undercover methods. 
C)  non-reactive methods. 
D)  overt methods. 
A)  covert methods. 
B)  undercover methods. 
C)  non-reactive methods. 
D)  overt methods.

Question 18

In field research, it is common to train research assistants on what to look for in field observations and how to code their observations. Such training helps ensure which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Construct validity 
B)  Inter-rater reliability 
C)  Predictive validity 
D)  Test-retest reliability 
A)  Construct validity 
B)  Inter-rater reliability 
C)  Predictive validity 
D)  Test-retest reliability

Question 19

Most non-reactive research is:

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive. 
B)  exploratory. 
C)  neither a nor b. 
D)  both a and b. 
A)  descriptive. 
B)  exploratory. 
C)  neither a nor b. 
D)  both a and b.

Question 20

A researcher who observes behavior in its natural setting is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  field researcher. 
B)  unobtrusive researcher. 
C)  covert researcher. 
D)  hidden researcher. 
A)  field researcher. 
B)  unobtrusive researcher. 
C)  covert researcher. 
D)  hidden researcher.

A researcher who studies graffiti to understand relationships between different urban gangs would be using which type of non-reactive measure?

A researcher poses as a probation officer to understand how probation officers deal with juveniles who violate probation. Would this research method be non-reactive?

The conceptualization and operationalization processes in non-reactive research are:

Which of the following is a major limitation of non-reactive research?

A researcher studies three of the most widely-circulated women's magazines over a ten-year time period to explore how they frame the issue of violence against women. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

The least accurate method for recording information during field observations is for the researcher to make notes based on memory after leaving the field. This method would also be the:

A researcher watches the process of jury selection over a one-year period in one courthouse in order to understand the problem of race-conscious jury selection. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

Researchers conducting unobtrusive observations will often record data on pre-formatted tables known as:

The most accurate method for recording information during field observations is to use a video- or audio-recorder. This method also happen to be the:

A researcher from the local university openly observes how correctional officers manage conflict between inmates. Would this research method be non-reactive?

The conceptualization process in a content analysis is:

Non-reactive research is often the best way to gather data when individuals might change their behavior when they become aware of being observed. This behavioral change is a major threat to validity and is known as:

A researcher uses data from the Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities, made available through the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research to study inmates over time. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

A social science study involving the inventory of trash is using what type of non-reactive measure?

Non-reactive research techniques are least useful for which of the following types of research?

A researcher who studies the messages contained in gang graffiti is conducting what type of non-reactive research?

A collection of research methods that gather information from research subjects without their knowledge is:

In field research, it is common to train research assistants on what to look for in field observations and how to code their observations. Such training helps ensure which of the following?

Most non-reactive research is:

A researcher who observes behavior in its natural setting is called a:

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The Research Process

The Ethical Principles That Guide Researchers

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Exam 11: Non-Reactive Research Methods

A researcher who studies graffiti to understand relationships between different urban gangs would be using which type of non-reactive measure?

A researcher poses as a probation officer to understand how probation officers deal with juveniles who violate probation. Would this research method be non-reactive?

The conceptualization and operationalization processes in non-reactive research are:

Which of the following is a major limitation of non-reactive research?

A researcher studies three of the most widely-circulated women's magazines over a ten-year time period to explore how they frame the issue of violence against women. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

The least accurate method for recording information during field observations is for the researcher to make notes based on memory after leaving the field. This method would also be the:

A researcher watches the process of jury selection over a one-year period in one courthouse in order to understand the problem of race-conscious jury selection. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

Researchers conducting unobtrusive observations will often record data on pre-formatted tables known as:

The most accurate method for recording information during field observations is to use a video- or audio-recorder. This method also happen to be the:

A researcher from the local university openly observes how correctional officers manage conflict between inmates. Would this research method be non-reactive?

The conceptualization process in a content analysis is:

Non-reactive research is often the best way to gather data when individuals might change their behavior when they become aware of being observed. This behavioral change is a major threat to validity and is known as:

A researcher uses data from the Survey of Inmates in State and Federal Correctional Facilities, made available through the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research to study inmates over time. Which of the following non-reactive research methods is this researcher using?

A social science study involving the inventory of trash is using what type of non-reactive measure?

Non-reactive research techniques are least useful for which of the following types of research?

A researcher who studies the messages contained in gang graffiti is conducting what type of non-reactive research?

A collection of research methods that gather information from research subjects without their knowledge is:

In field research, it is common to train research assistants on what to look for in field observations and how to code their observations. Such training helps ensure which of the following?

Most non-reactive research is:

A researcher who observes behavior in its natural setting is called a:

The Research Practice

The Research Process

The Ethical Principles That Guide Researchers

Classifying Research

Causality

Measurement

Variables and the Structure of Research

Sampling

Experimental Design Research Methods

Surveyinterview Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods

Evaluation Research Methods

Data and Information Analysis

Filters