Question 1

Which of the following is measured at the ordinal level?

Accepted Answer

A) George weighs the same as Harry. 
B) Mary weighs less than Janet. 
C) Martha weighs 8 pounds more than Ruth. 
D) Sam weighs twice as much as his dog. 
E) Henry and Charlie weigh 150 lbs. 
A) George weighs the same as Harry. 
B) Mary weighs less than Janet. 
C) Martha weighs 8 pounds more than Ruth. 
D) Sam weighs twice as much as his dog. 
E) Henry and Charlie weigh 150 lbs. B

Question 2

Define the following:continuous variables

Accepted Answer

Continuous variables are quantitative variables that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range. Unlike discrete variables, which can only take on a finite number of values, continuous variables can represent any value along a continuum within the range.

For example, temperature is a continuous variable because it can be measured with an arbitrary level of precision, such as 22.3 degrees, 22.31 degrees, 22.311 degrees, and so on. Similarly, time, weight, height, and distance are all continuous variables because they can be measured to any level of precision required.

In statistics, continuous variables are often visualized using histograms or density plots, and they can be described using measures of central tendency (such as mean or median) and measures of variability (such as range, variance, or standard deviation). When analyzing continuous data, it is common to assume that the data follow a particular probability distribution, such as the normal distribution, which allows for the use of various statistical tests and models.

Question 3

Define the following:scale

Accepted Answer

A type of quantitative data measure often used in survey research that captures the intensity,direction,level,or potency of a variable construct along a continuum.Most are at the ordinal level of measurement.

Question 4

Define the following:credibility

Accepted Answer

Credibility refers to the quality of bei

Question 5

Which sequence illustrates the progression of quantitative measurement steps?

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptualization,conceptual definition,operational definition,and measurement in the empirical world 
B) Conceptual definition,conceptualization,operational definition,and measurement in the empirical world 
C) Operational definition,conceptualization,conceptual definition,and measurement in the empirical world 
D) Conceptual definition,operationalization,conceptualization,and empirical world measurement 
E) Conceptualization,operationalization,conceptual definition,and empirical world measurement 
A) Conceptualization,conceptual definition,operational definition,and measurement in the empirical world 
B) Conceptual definition,conceptualization,operational definition,and measurement in the empirical world 
C) Operational definition,conceptualization,conceptual definition,and measurement in the empirical world 
D) Conceptual definition,operationalization,conceptualization,and empirical world measurement 
E) Conceptualization,operationalization,conceptual definition,and empirical world measurement

Question 6

Define the following:internal validity

Accepted Answer

Internal validity refers to the extent t

Question 7

Use the letters marking parts of the diagram of the measurement process to identify the following parts: Conceptual definition of the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) K 
B) G 
C) B 
D) A 
E) C 
A) K 
B) G 
C) B 
D) A 
E) C

Question 8

Name the levels of measurement and explain how they differ.Give examples.

Accepted Answer

There are four levels of measurement: no

Question 9

Minako Wada,a graduate student in sociology,considers herself to be an atheist.She is asked to complete a survey on international students' experiences in Canada.The question on religious affiliation asks participants to identify their religious affiliation and includes the following categories:

Accepted Answer

A) Catholic 
B) Protestant 
C) Jewish 
D) Muslim 
E) Hindu
F)Buddhist
G)Shinto 
A) Catholic 
B) Protestant 
C) Jewish 
D) Muslim 
E) Hindu
F)Buddhist
G)Shinto

Question 10

What level of measurement is the Likert scale appropriate for measuring?

Accepted Answer

A) Nominal 
B) Ordinal 
C) Interval 
D) Ratio 
E) none of the above. 
A) Nominal 
B) Ordinal 
C) Interval 
D) Ratio 
E) none of the above.

Question 11

Define the following:conceptualization

Accepted Answer

Conceptualization is the process of defi

Question 12

Use the letters marking parts of the diagram of the measurement process to identify the following part: Conceptualization of the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) E 
B) I 
C) H 
D) D 
E) F 
A) E 
B) I 
C) H 
D) D 
E) F

Question 13

Define the following:external validity

Accepted Answer

External validity refers to the extent t

Question 14

When comparing qualitative and a quantitative approaches to measurement,operationalization in the qualitative approach involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) More of an &ldquo;after-the-fact&rdquo;description based on what was observed in the data than based on a preplanned idea 
B) A researcher taking a carefully developed theoretical definition and developing specific empirical indicators of it for use when later gathering data 
C) A process that comes after careful conceptualization;operationalization never comes before careful conceptualization in qualitative research 
D) There is no difference between qualitative and quantitative operationalization. 
E) There is no operationalization in qualitative research. 
A) More of an &ldquo;after-the-fact&rdquo;description based on what was observed in the data than based on a preplanned idea 
B) A researcher taking a carefully developed theoretical definition and developing specific empirical indicators of it for use when later gathering data 
C) A process that comes after careful conceptualization;operationalization never comes before careful conceptualization in qualitative research 
D) There is no difference between qualitative and quantitative operationalization. 
E) There is no operationalization in qualitative research.

Question 15

Define the following:empirical hypothesis

Accepted Answer

An empirical hypothesis, also known as a

Question 16

How do qualitative and quantitative ideas about validity differ?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative researchers have developed s

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?

Accepted Answer

A) Income bracket 
B) Temperature measured in degrees Fahrenheit 
C) Religious identification 
D) Gender 
E) Socioeconomic status 
A) Income bracket 
B) Temperature measured in degrees Fahrenheit 
C) Religious identification 
D) Gender 
E) Socioeconomic status

Question 18

Define the following:nominal-level measurement

Accepted Answer

The lowest,least precise level

Question 19

Qualitative researchers do not place the same emphasis on reliability as quantitative researchers do.What do qualitative researchers aspire to that is similar to reliability?

Accepted Answer

A) Credibility 
B) Truthfulness 
C) Validity 
D) Transferability 
E) Consistency 
A) Credibility 
B) Truthfulness 
C) Validity 
D) Transferability 
E) Consistency

Question 20

During the conceptualization process,a quantitative researcher should

Accepted Answer

A) look for multiple dimensions of a construct. 
B) ignore definitions of other scientists,because it creates confusion. 
C) avoid thinking about measuring the concept. 
D) use vague,general definitions to protect a definition from criticism. 
E) include a mix of unrelated ideas in his or her definition. 
A) look for multiple dimensions of a construct. 
B) ignore definitions of other scientists,because it creates confusion. 
C) avoid thinking about measuring the concept. 
D) use vague,general definitions to protect a definition from criticism. 
E) include a mix of unrelated ideas in his or her definition.

Which of the following is measured at the ordinal level?

Define the following:continuous variables

Define the following:scale

Define the following:credibility

Which sequence illustrates the progression of quantitative measurement steps?

Define the following:internal validity

Use the letters marking parts of the diagram of the measurement process to identify the following parts: Conceptual definition of the dependent variable.

Name the levels of measurement and explain how they differ.Give examples.

Minako Wada,a graduate student in sociology,considers herself to be an atheist.She is asked to complete a survey on international students' experiences in Canada.The question on religious affiliation asks participants to identify their religious affiliation and includes the following categories:

What level of measurement is the Likert scale appropriate for measuring?

Define the following:conceptualization

Use the letters marking parts of the diagram of the measurement process to identify the following part: Conceptualization of the dependent variable.

Define the following:external validity

When comparing qualitative and a quantitative approaches to measurement,operationalization in the qualitative approach involves which of the following?

Define the following:empirical hypothesis

How do qualitative and quantitative ideas about validity differ?

Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?

Define the following:nominal-level measurement

Qualitative researchers do not place the same emphasis on reliability as quantitative researchers do.What do qualitative researchers aspire to that is similar to reliability?

During the conceptualization process,a quantitative researcher should

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Exam 6: Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement

Which of the following is measured at the ordinal level?

Define the following:continuous variables

Define the following:scale

Define the following:credibility

Which sequence illustrates the progression of quantitative measurement steps?

Define the following:internal validity

Use the letters marking parts of the diagram of the measurement process to identify the following parts: Conceptual definition of the dependent variable.

Name the levels of measurement and explain how they differ.Give examples.

Minako Wada,a graduate student in sociology,considers herself to be an atheist.She is asked to complete a survey on international students' experiences in Canada.The question on religious affiliation asks participants to identify their religious affiliation and includes the following categories:

What level of measurement is the Likert scale appropriate for measuring?

Define the following:conceptualization

Use the letters marking parts of the diagram of the measurement process to identify the following part: Conceptualization of the dependent variable.

Define the following:external validity

When comparing qualitative and a quantitative approaches to measurement,operationalization in the qualitative approach involves which of the following?

Define the following:empirical hypothesis

How do qualitative and quantitative ideas about validity differ?

Which of the following is an example of a continuous variable?

Define the following:nominal-level measurement

Qualitative researchers do not place the same emphasis on reliability as quantitative researchers do.What do qualitative researchers aspire to that is similar to reliability?

During the conceptualization process,a quantitative researcher should

Doing Social Research

Theory and Social Research

Ethics in Social Research

Reviewing the Scholarly Literature and Planning a Study

Designing a Study

Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

Survey Research

Experimental Research

Nonreactive Quantitative Research and Secondary Analysis

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Qualitative Interviewing

Field Research

Nonreactive Qualitative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Combining Methods in Social Science Research

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