Question 1

The Adlers point to the issue of building trust with their research subjects

Accepted Answer

A)  as an important part of deciding whether or not to pursue research. 
B)  as an important factor in the transition from the overt to the covert role of researcher. 
C)  as the only solid basis for developing a strong friendship. 
D)  as an important factor in the transition from the covert to the overt role of researcher. 
A)  as an important part of deciding whether or not to pursue research. 
B)  as an important factor in the transition from the overt to the covert role of researcher. 
C)  as the only solid basis for developing a strong friendship. 
D)  as an important factor in the transition from the covert to the overt role of researcher. D

Question 2

Adler argues that investigative field research is the only way to

Accepted Answer

A)  administer face-to-face surveys. 
B)  develop good stories as a journalist. 
C)  learn where to acquire high quality, illegal drugs. 
D)  acquire accurate knowledge about deviant behavior. 
A)  administer face-to-face surveys. 
B)  develop good stories as a journalist. 
C)  learn where to acquire high quality, illegal drugs. 
D)  acquire accurate knowledge about deviant behavior. D

Question 3

Discuss the major issues and problems Adler identifies as having been connected with her research. Which one or two do you find the most critical? Why?

Accepted Answer

Adler identifies several major issues and problems connected with her research. These include ethical concerns related to the treatment of research subjects, challenges in obtaining accurate and reliable data, and the potential for bias or influence from external sources.

One of the most critical issues identified by Adler is the ethical considerations surrounding the treatment of research subjects. This includes ensuring informed consent, protecting the privacy and confidentiality of participants, and minimizing any potential harm or discomfort. These ethical considerations are crucial in maintaining the integrity and validity of the research findings, and failure to address them can have serious consequences for both the participants and the credibility of the research.

Another critical issue identified by Adler is the challenge of obtaining accurate and reliable data. This can be particularly difficult in fields where subjective interpretation or self-reporting is involved, as it introduces the potential for bias or inaccuracies. Ensuring the validity and reliability of the data is essential for drawing meaningful and accurate conclusions from the research.

Overall, the ethical treatment of research subjects and the reliability of the data are the most critical issues identified by Adler. Without addressing these issues, the validity and credibility of the research findings are compromised, and the potential for harm to participants is increased. It is essential for researchers to prioritize these concerns in order to conduct ethical and rigorous research.

Question 4

Part of field research for the Adlers involved turning several key persons (for example, the Adlers' neighbor) involved in the illicit drug trade persons into

Accepted Answer

A)  students because a college education is the only way out of this lifestyle. 
B)  drug smugglers-dealers to help collect more research data. 
C)  informants from which to collect life histories and to tape unstructured, in-depth interviews, as well as to acquire additional contacts and subjects. 
D)  sociological interviewers who can help to collect face-to-face, taped interviews. 
A)  students because a college education is the only way out of this lifestyle. 
B)  drug smugglers-dealers to help collect more research data. 
C)  informants from which to collect life histories and to tape unstructured, in-depth interviews, as well as to acquire additional contacts and subjects. 
D)  sociological interviewers who can help to collect face-to-face, taped interviews.

Question 5

As Adler's account makes clear, the process of "getting in" may

Accepted Answer

A)  be a matter of luck, as when their friendship with a neighbor turned out to be a connection to larger drug smuggling-dealing network. 
B)  involve writing to as many possible subjects as possible in hopes of gaining entry into their world. 
C)  involve careful planning and calculation and is almost never a matter of luck, as when the Adlers intentionally meet and cultivate their relation with a neighbor they know to be a dealer-smuggler. 
D)  require formal introductions through a network of contacts established through months of patient surveillance. 
A)  be a matter of luck, as when their friendship with a neighbor turned out to be a connection to larger drug smuggling-dealing network. 
B)  involve writing to as many possible subjects as possible in hopes of gaining entry into their world. 
C)  involve careful planning and calculation and is almost never a matter of luck, as when the Adlers intentionally meet and cultivate their relation with a neighbor they know to be a dealer-smuggler. 
D)  require formal introductions through a network of contacts established through months of patient surveillance.

Question 6

Adler identifies all of the following issues and problems in her field study EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  concerns about the quality of drugs being smuggled. 
B)  ethical issues which generated guilt. 
C)  cultural clash between subjects and researchers. 
D)  fear of police arrest. 
A)  concerns about the quality of drugs being smuggled. 
B)  ethical issues which generated guilt. 
C)  cultural clash between subjects and researchers. 
D)  fear of police arrest.

Question 7

Adler describes the process of "getting in" as the researcher

Accepted Answer

A)  becoming a "runner" for the drug organization. 
B)  becoming an accepted and trusted member of the subjects' social world. 
C)  learning the ropes as a new drug dealer. 
D)  gaining entrance to a restricted zone without necessary clearance. 
A)  becoming a "runner" for the drug organization. 
B)  becoming an accepted and trusted member of the subjects' social world. 
C)  learning the ropes as a new drug dealer. 
D)  gaining entrance to a restricted zone without necessary clearance.

Question 8

Identify and explain how the Adlers developed trust with their research participants. What are the challenges they identified in developing relationships of trust with participants on drugs and engaged in drug dealing?

Accepted Answer

The Adlers developed trust with their re

Question 9

Discuss the various roles and stages connected with participant observation and investigative field research, drawing on the Adler article. Do you agree that only research of this type can produce valid and reliable knowledge of social deviance? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Participant observation and investigativ

Question 10

"Cross-checking" is a useful method when collecting data about secret or hidden forms of deviance such as drug dealing that involves

Accepted Answer

A)  ascertaining the logical validity and coherence of all data collected through quality spot-checks. 
B)  checking the reliability of interview data collected to ensure all sociological conclusions are based on independent, verified sources. 
C)  checking that whether all data collected has been taped and properly stored. 
D)  applying a careful secondary analysis of all previous sociological research on the topic. 
A)  ascertaining the logical validity and coherence of all data collected through quality spot-checks. 
B)  checking the reliability of interview data collected to ensure all sociological conclusions are based on independent, verified sources. 
C)  checking that whether all data collected has been taped and properly stored. 
D)  applying a careful secondary analysis of all previous sociological research on the topic.

Question 11

Adler identifies all of the following problems and issues in her field study EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  concerns about protecting interview tapes from harm or destruction. 
B)  assuming risks to personal safety while doing research. 
C)  issue of how to deal and smuggle drug without apprehension. 
D)  effects of drugs on interviews. 
A)  concerns about protecting interview tapes from harm or destruction. 
B)  assuming risks to personal safety while doing research. 
C)  issue of how to deal and smuggle drug without apprehension. 
D)  effects of drugs on interviews.

Exam 14: Researching Dealers and Smugglers

The Adlers point to the issue of building trust with their research subjects

Adler argues that investigative field research is the only way to

Discuss the major issues and problems Adler identifies as having been connected with her research. Which one or two do you find the most critical? Why?

Part of field research for the Adlers involved turning several key persons (for example, the Adlers' neighbor) involved in the illicit drug trade persons into

As Adler's account makes clear, the process of "getting in" may

Adler identifies all of the following issues and problems in her field study EXCEPT

Adler describes the process of "getting in" as the researcher

Identify and explain how the Adlers developed trust with their research participants. What are the challenges they identified in developing relationships of trust with participants on drugs and engaged in drug dealing?

Discuss the various roles and stages connected with participant observation and investigative field research, drawing on the Adler article. Do you agree that only research of this type can produce valid and reliable knowledge of social deviance? Why or why not?

"Cross-checking" is a useful method when collecting data about secret or hidden forms of deviance such as drug dealing that involves

Adler identifies all of the following problems and issues in her field study EXCEPT

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