Question 1

What is a quota matrix? Describe how it can be used in a stratified random sampling procedure. Then describe how it can be used in a nonprobability sampling procedure.

Accepted Answer

A quota matrix is a tool used in samplin

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of archival data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Archives almost always contain the types of data the researchers want to use. 
B)  Archives can provide researchers access to data from populations that are not otherwise available to them. 
C)  Archival research raises few ethical issues. 
D)  Archival research is often inexpensive to conduct. 
A)  Archives almost always contain the types of data the researchers want to use. 
B)  Archives can provide researchers access to data from populations that are not otherwise available to them. 
C)  Archival research raises few ethical issues. 
D)  Archival research is often inexpensive to conduct.

Question 3

Which of the following can result from conducting research with inadequate statistical power?

Accepted Answer

A)  small effects can be overlooked 
B)  the true magnitude of an effect can be overestimated 
C)  others might not be able to replicate the findings 
D)  all of the above 
A)  small effects can be overlooked 
B)  the true magnitude of an effect can be overestimated 
C)  others might not be able to replicate the findings 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Describe the factors that can increase attrition rates in online data collection.

Accepted Answer

Attrition rates in online data collectio

Question 5

Describe the criteria for evaluating the quality of archival survey data.

Accepted Answer

When evaluating the quality of archival

Question 6

A research setting has ________ realism if the events occurring in the research setting are likely to occur in some natural setting.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent 
B)  experimental 
C)  coherent 
D)  mundane 
A)  consistent 
B)  experimental 
C)  coherent 
D)  mundane

Question 7

List four advantages of online research compared to traditional "offline" research.

Accepted Answer

1. Access to a wide range of sources: On

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of the translational approach to web-based research?

Accepted Answer

A)  having participant complete a personality inventory using an online survey application 
B)  coding postings to social media sites 
C)  observing participants' aggression during online role-playing games 
D)  determining who accepts an invitation to join an online listserv 
A)  having participant complete a personality inventory using an online survey application 
B)  coding postings to social media sites 
C)  observing participants' aggression during online role-playing games 
D)  determining who accepts an invitation to join an online listserv

Question 9

Under what conditions would an online research study violate the ethical principle of voluntary participation?

Accepted Answer

An online research study would violate t

Question 10

Information collected during the post-experimental interview can be used to

Accepted Answer

A)  identify problems with the experimental procedure. 
B)  provide a new perspective on the hypotheses being tested. 
C)  assess the possible effects of demand characteristics on participants. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  identify problems with the experimental procedure. 
B)  provide a new perspective on the hypotheses being tested. 
C)  assess the possible effects of demand characteristics on participants. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 11

Name four disadvantages of online research. How important or unimportant do you believe those disadvantages are? Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

Four disadvantages of online research in

Question 12

During the post-experimental interview, one should

Accepted Answer

A)  probe for effects of demand characteristics, suspiciousness, and misperceptions. 
B)  provide participants with information about the research. 
C)  ask for participants' help in improving the research. 
D)  do all of the above. 
A)  probe for effects of demand characteristics, suspiciousness, and misperceptions. 
B)  provide participants with information about the research. 
C)  ask for participants' help in improving the research. 
D)  do all of the above.

Question 13

The MOST effective type of inducement to offer potential online research participants is

Accepted Answer

A)  "loyalty points" that can be exchanged for goods or services. 
B)  offering to provide participants with the results of the study. 
C)  offering to make a donation to charity on the respondent's behalf. 
D)  entry in a lottery to win a prize once the research is completed. 
A)  "loyalty points" that can be exchanged for goods or services. 
B)  offering to provide participants with the results of the study. 
C)  offering to make a donation to charity on the respondent's behalf. 
D)  entry in a lottery to win a prize once the research is completed.

Question 14

The concept of experimental realism is most closely related to the ________ component of external validity.

Accepted Answer

A)  analogical 
B)  conceptual 
C)  functional 
D)  structural 
A)  analogical 
B)  conceptual 
C)  functional 
D)  structural

Question 15

Explain the relationship between sample size and statistical power.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between sample size and

Question 16

Name and define three types of archival data. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Archival data refers to any type of data

Question 17

When determining sample size, explain why there is a tradeoff between ease of data collection and protection against making a Type II error.

Accepted Answer

When determining sample size, there is a

Question 18

In ________ sampling, every member of the study population has a known chance of being selected for the research sample.

Accepted Answer

A)  convenience 
B)  probability 
C)  quota 
D)  purposive 
A)  convenience 
B)  probability 
C)  quota 
D)  purposive

Question 19

Why is it important to debug an experimental procedure prior to beginning a research study? Describe the steps of an effective debugging.

Accepted Answer

It is important to debug an experimental

Question 20

To determine the appropriate sample size for a study, one needs to know

Accepted Answer

A)  the minimum effect size one is interested in detecting. 
B)  the alpha level to be used for the statistical tests. 
C)  whether one will be using a one-tailed or two-tailed statistical test. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the minimum effect size one is interested in detecting. 
B)  the alpha level to be used for the statistical tests. 
C)  whether one will be using a one-tailed or two-tailed statistical test. 
D)  all of the above.

What is a quota matrix? Describe how it can be used in a stratified random sampling procedure. Then describe how it can be used in a nonprobability sampling procedure.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of archival data?

Which of the following can result from conducting research with inadequate statistical power?

Describe the factors that can increase attrition rates in online data collection.

Describe the criteria for evaluating the quality of archival survey data.

A research setting has ________ realism if the events occurring in the research setting are likely to occur in some natural setting.

List four advantages of online research compared to traditional "offline" research.

Which of the following is an example of the translational approach to web-based research?

Under what conditions would an online research study violate the ethical principle of voluntary participation?

Information collected during the post-experimental interview can be used to

Name four disadvantages of online research. How important or unimportant do you believe those disadvantages are? Explain your reasoning.

During the post-experimental interview, one should

The MOST effective type of inducement to offer potential online research participants is

The concept of experimental realism is most closely related to the ________ component of external validity.

Explain the relationship between sample size and statistical power.

Name and define three types of archival data. Give an example of each.

When determining sample size, explain why there is a tradeoff between ease of data collection and protection against making a Type II error.

In ________ sampling, every member of the study population has a known chance of being selected for the research sample.

Why is it important to debug an experimental procedure prior to beginning a research study? Describe the steps of an effective debugging.

To determine the appropriate sample size for a study, one needs to know

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters

Exam 17: Data Collection

What is a quota matrix? Describe how it can be used in a stratified random sampling procedure. Then describe how it can be used in a nonprobability sampling procedure.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of archival data?

Which of the following can result from conducting research with inadequate statistical power?

Describe the factors that can increase attrition rates in online data collection.

Describe the criteria for evaluating the quality of archival survey data.

A research setting has ________ realism if the events occurring in the research setting are likely to occur in some natural setting.

List four advantages of online research compared to traditional "offline" research.

Which of the following is an example of the translational approach to web-based research?

Under what conditions would an online research study violate the ethical principle of voluntary participation?

Information collected during the post-experimental interview can be used to

Name four disadvantages of online research. How important or unimportant do you believe those disadvantages are? Explain your reasoning.

During the post-experimental interview, one should

The MOST effective type of inducement to offer potential online research participants is

The concept of experimental realism is most closely related to the ________ component of external validity.

Explain the relationship between sample size and statistical power.

Name and define three types of archival data. Give an example of each.

When determining sample size, explain why there is a tradeoff between ease of data collection and protection against making a Type II error.

In ________ sampling, every member of the study population has a known chance of being selected for the research sample.

Why is it important to debug an experimental procedure prior to beginning a research study? Describe the steps of an effective debugging.

To determine the appropriate sample size for a study, one needs to know

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters