Question 1

If the subjects know that they are being studied,which of the following is not likely to result?

Accepted Answer

A)  the subjects may change their behavior and their language 
B)  the subjects may reject the researcher 
C)  the process being observed may change 
D)  they ignore the researcher 
A)  the subjects may change their behavior and their language 
B)  the subjects may reject the researcher 
C)  the process being observed may change 
D)  they ignore the researcher D

Question 2

As a rule,field research is usually weak on_________ because of the type of sampling used.

Accepted Answer

generalizability

Question 3

When doing field research,researchers should be aware that sampling dimensions can be impacted by the varying behavior of people affected by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  time of day or year 
B)  weather 
C)  location where the observations may take place 
D)  all of the above 
A)  time of day or year 
B)  weather 
C)  location where the observations may take place 
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

Why is it often necessary to supplement field research with other forms of data? Give examples of other types of data that are often used in criminal justice research and how each may be used as a link to field research.

Accepted Answer

It is often necessary to supplement fiel

Question 5

With respect to sampling in field studies,which of the following is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  field studies can use only non-probability samples 
B)  field studies can use only probability samples 
C)  field studies primarily use non-probability samples 
D)  field studies can be accomplished by using probability and non-probability samples 
A)  field studies can use only non-probability samples 
B)  field studies can use only probability samples 
C)  field studies primarily use non-probability samples 
D)  field studies can be accomplished by using probability and non-probability samples

Question 6

Sponsors,who help a researcher gain access to a subculture,are also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  active criminals 
B)  participant observers 
C)  natives 
D)  informants 
A)  active criminals 
B)  participant observers 
C)  natives 
D)  informants

Question 7

Field research is usually considered to be strong on validity yet weak on _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Field research is usually considered to be...

Question 8

__________refers to the importance that subjects not be affected by the researcher's role as
observer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________refers to the importance that subjects not...

Question 9

In an attempt to gain access to a formal organization,you have found a sponsor,sent a letter and spoken with the director by phone.You are now ready for the meeting and you should do each of the following except for

Accepted Answer

A)  going to the meeting prepared about the organization so that you can speak with the director from an informed position 
B)  flattering the director, complement them on their attire, hair style and anything else you can think of 
C)  asking for any procedures manuals or reports that may assist in your research 
D)  being sure to use the right words of encouragement and your best interviewing skills 
A)  going to the meeting prepared about the organization so that you can speak with the director from an informed position 
B)  flattering the director, complement them on their attire, hair style and anything else you can think of 
C)  asking for any procedures manuals or reports that may assist in your research 
D)  being sure to use the right words of encouragement and your best interviewing skills

Question 10

Finding the right sponsor in a formal organization is often the most important step in gaining access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is not true concerning field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  it does not provide a comprehensive perspective to the researcher 
B)  it often involves theory creation 
C)  it often combines observation and asking questions 
D)  it can provide both qualitative and quantitative data 
A)  it does not provide a comprehensive perspective to the researcher 
B)  it often involves theory creation 
C)  it often combines observation and asking questions 
D)  it can provide both qualitative and quantitative data

Question 12

What is the proper relationship between validity and reliability with respect to field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  field research is weak on validity but strong on generalizability 
B)  field research is strong on validity and strong on reliability 
C)  field research is strong on validity and strong on generalizability 
D)  field research is strong on validity and weak on reliability 
A)  field research is weak on validity but strong on generalizability 
B)  field research is strong on validity and strong on reliability 
C)  field research is strong on validity and strong on generalizability 
D)  field research is strong on validity and weak on reliability

Question 13

Qualitative field research is very reliable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true concerning qualitative field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is often a theory or hypothesis generating activity 
B)  always has clear operational definitions of key terms 
C)  must begin with clearly stated and defined hypotheses 
D)  does not define the nature of a crime problem being studied 
A)  it is often a theory or hypothesis generating activity 
B)  always has clear operational definitions of key terms 
C)  must begin with clearly stated and defined hypotheses 
D)  does not define the nature of a crime problem being studied

Question 15

Recording graffiti might be best accomplished through:

Accepted Answer

A)  field notes 
B)  still photographs 
C)  video recording 
D)  drawings 
A)  field notes 
B)  still photographs 
C)  video recording 
D)  drawings

Question 16

Field Research in Criminal Justice produces the following type(s)of data:

Accepted Answer

A)  quantitative 
B)  qualitative 
C)  quantitative and qualitative 
D)  clerical errors 
A)  quantitative 
B)  qualitative 
C)  quantitative and qualitative 
D)  clerical errors

Question 17

Which of the following sampling techniques would not be appropriate for field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  snowball 
B)  purposive sampling 
C)  stratified sampling 
D)  probability 
A)  snowball 
B)  purposive sampling 
C)  stratified sampling 
D)  probability

Question 18

Identify the difference between the various roles of the observer in field research.Offer an example of a research scenario that would be appropriate for each role.

Accepted Answer

The various roles of the observer in fie

Question 19

On the continuum of methods for recording observations,one extreme is taking notes with pen and paper,the other extreme is:

Accepted Answer

A)  video recording 
B)  participant observation 
C)  total participation 
D)  interviews 
A)  video recording 
B)  participant observation 
C)  total participation 
D)  interviews

Question 20

There are 2 different methods for obtaining data in field research,asking questions and:

Accepted Answer

A)  making direct observation 
B)  searching documents 
C)  finding answers 
D)  analyzing existing data 
A)  making direct observation 
B)  searching documents 
C)  finding answers 
D)  analyzing existing data

If the subjects know that they are being studied,which of the following is not likely to result?

As a rule,field research is usually weak on_________ because of the type of sampling used.

When doing field research,researchers should be aware that sampling dimensions can be impacted by the varying behavior of people affected by the:

Why is it often necessary to supplement field research with other forms of data? Give examples of other types of data that are often used in criminal justice research and how each may be used as a link to field research.

With respect to sampling in field studies,which of the following is least accurate?

Sponsors,who help a researcher gain access to a subculture,are also known as:

Field research is usually considered to be strong on validity yet weak on _____________.

__________refers to the importance that subjects not be affected by the researcher's role as observer.

In an attempt to gain access to a formal organization,you have found a sponsor,sent a letter and spoken with the director by phone.You are now ready for the meeting and you should do each of the following except for

Finding the right sponsor in a formal organization is often the most important step in gaining access.

Which of the following statements is not true concerning field research?

What is the proper relationship between validity and reliability with respect to field research?

Qualitative field research is very reliable.

Which of the following is true concerning qualitative field research?

Recording graffiti might be best accomplished through:

Field Research in Criminal Justice produces the following type(s)of data:

Which of the following sampling techniques would not be appropriate for field research?

Identify the difference between the various roles of the observer in field research.Offer an example of a research scenario that would be appropriate for each role.

On the continuum of methods for recording observations,one extreme is taking notes with pen and paper,the other extreme is:

There are 2 different methods for obtaining data in field research,asking questions and:

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Interpreting-Data

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Exam 11: Field-Research

If the subjects know that they are being studied,which of the following is not likely to result?

As a rule,field research is usually weak on_________ because of the type of sampling used.

When doing field research,researchers should be aware that sampling dimensions can be impacted by the varying behavior of people affected by the:

Why is it often necessary to supplement field research with other forms of data? Give examples of other types of data that are often used in criminal justice research and how each may be used as a link to field research.

With respect to sampling in field studies,which of the following is least accurate?

Sponsors,who help a researcher gain access to a subculture,are also known as:

Field research is usually considered to be strong on validity yet weak on _____________.

__________refers to the importance that subjects not be affected by the researcher's role as observer.

In an attempt to gain access to a formal organization,you have found a sponsor,sent a letter and spoken with the director by phone.You are now ready for the meeting and you should do each of the following except for

Finding the right sponsor in a formal organization is often the most important step in gaining access.

Which of the following statements is not true concerning field research?

What is the proper relationship between validity and reliability with respect to field research?

Qualitative field research is very reliable.

Which of the following is true concerning qualitative field research?

Recording graffiti might be best accomplished through:

Field Research in Criminal Justice produces the following type(s)of data:

Which of the following sampling techniques would not be appropriate for field research?

Identify the difference between the various roles of the observer in field research.Offer an example of a research scenario that would be appropriate for each role.

On the continuum of methods for recording observations,one extreme is taking notes with pen and paper,the other extreme is:

There are 2 different methods for obtaining data in field research,asking questions and:

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

Qualitative-Interviewing

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Interpreting-Data

Filters