Question 1

Which of the following statements is are true about the scientific method?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Some things are NOT open to question. 
B)  ​Good studies need NOT be replicated. 
C)  ​All knowledge is considered provisional. 
D)  ​All of the above are true. 
E)  ​None of the above is true. 
A)  ​Some things are NOT open to question. 
B)  ​Good studies need NOT be replicated. 
C)  ​All knowledge is considered provisional. 
D)  ​All of the above are true. 
E)  ​None of the above is true. C

Question 2

Our attempts to learn about the world we live in come from

Accepted Answer

A)  ​direct experience. 
B)  tradition.​ 
C)  ​direct, personal inquiry. 
D)  ​authority. 
E)  ​all of the above. 
A)  ​direct experience. 
B)  tradition.​ 
C)  ​direct, personal inquiry. 
D)  ​authority. 
E)  ​all of the above. E

Question 3

​Provide an example of how we can learn things from the popular media and an example of how we can be misled by them.

Accepted Answer

An example of how we can learn things from popular media is through educational documentaries or news programs that provide accurate and well-researched information on various topics. For instance, a documentary on climate change can educate viewers on the science behind global warming and its potential impact on the planet.

On the other hand, an example of how we can be misled by popular media is through sensationalized or biased reporting. For example, a news story that presents only one side of a complex issue or uses misleading statistics to support a particular agenda can mislead viewers and shape their understanding of the topic in a way that is not fully accurate. Additionally, fictional movies or TV shows may present unrealistic or exaggerated portrayals of certain events or phenomena, leading viewers to believe in misinformation. It is important to critically evaluate the sources and content of popular media to discern between accurate information and potential misinformation.

Question 4

Safeguards against selective observation in science include​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​use of a research design. 
B)  ​colleagues. 
C)  ​committing oneself ahead of time to make a specified number of observations. 
D)  ​all of the above. 
E)  ​none of the above. 
A)  ​use of a research design. 
B)  ​colleagues. 
C)  ​committing oneself ahead of time to make a specified number of observations. 
D)  ​all of the above. 
E)  ​none of the above.

Question 5

According to the scientific method:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​currently accepted knowledge should be open to question. 
B)  ​even the best research studies need to be replicated. 
C)  ​observations should be comprehensive and unbiased 
D)  ​All of the above 
A)  ​currently accepted knowledge should be open to question. 
B)  ​even the best research studies need to be replicated. 
C)  ​observations should be comprehensive and unbiased 
D)  ​All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding practice effectiveness?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It is safe to assume that well-trained social workers will be effective regardless of which interventions they employ. 
B)  ​Social work practice consists largely of interventions and procedures that have not yet received adequate testing. 
C)  ​Knowledge of research methods and knowledge of practice are separate and unrelated. 
D)  ​All of the above are true. 
E)  ​None of the above is true. 
A)  ​It is safe to assume that well-trained social workers will be effective regardless of which interventions they employ. 
B)  ​Social work practice consists largely of interventions and procedures that have not yet received adequate testing. 
C)  ​Knowledge of research methods and knowledge of practice are separate and unrelated. 
D)  ​All of the above are true. 
E)  ​None of the above is true.

Question 7

In social work, science could best be described as​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​technology 
B)  ​a method of inquiry. 
C)  ​statistics. 
D)  ​all of the above. 
A)  ​technology 
B)  ​a method of inquiry. 
C)  ​statistics. 
D)  ​all of the above.

Question 8

According to the scientific method, scientific evidence that has been strongly supported in numerous replications is not open to question.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When social work practitioners utilize research discriminatingly, they help uphold and advance the values and mission of their profession.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is are a warning sign of the possibility of pseudoscience?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Caution is employed in making claims. 
B)  ​Overgeneralization is avoided. 
C)  ​Claims are based on testimonials. 
D)  ​All of the above. 
E)  ​None of the above. 
A)  ​Caution is employed in making claims. 
B)  ​Overgeneralization is avoided. 
C)  ​Claims are based on testimonials. 
D)  ​All of the above. 
E)  ​None of the above.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding entering your first job as a professional social worker?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​You should disregard agency traditions. 
B)  ​You should disregard advice based on authority, even if the authority figure has a high level of training, credentials and experience. 
C)  ​You should keep in mind that knowledge based on tradition and authority could be wrong, and seek evidence that might support or challenge that knowledge. 
D)  ​All of the above are true. 
E)  ​None of the above is true. 
A)  ​You should disregard agency traditions. 
B)  ​You should disregard advice based on authority, even if the authority figure has a high level of training, credentials and experience. 
C)  ​You should keep in mind that knowledge based on tradition and authority could be wrong, and seek evidence that might support or challenge that knowledge. 
D)  ​All of the above are true. 
E)  ​None of the above is true.

Question 12

Researchers employing the scientific method should be open to the pursuit of evidence that disconfirms their conclusions.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A social worker invents a new therapy that brings her fame, fortune, and a large following of professional disciples. Two studies evaluate her new therapy. One is scientifically weak in its design, and concludes that her therapy is extremely effective. The other is scientifically very strong in its design, but concludes that her therapy is not effective at all. She writes a letter to the journal publishing both studies. In her letter she severely criticizes the design of the strong study and therefore also criticizes the credibility of its findings, and she praises the design and findings of the weak study. e director is committing the error of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​overgeneralization. 
B)  ​ego-involvement in understanding. 
C)  ​premature closure of inquiry. 
D)  ​made-up information. 
E)  ​mystification. 
A)  ​overgeneralization. 
B)  ​ego-involvement in understanding. 
C)  ​premature closure of inquiry. 
D)  ​made-up information. 
E)  ​mystification.

Question 14

Explain what is meant by the statement, "Tradition and authority are the two-edged swords in the search for knowledge about the world."​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what is meant by the statement,...

Question 15

Assume that Professor Rodgers had studied only people aged 65 or older and found that they experienced increasing levels of happiness in the last 20 years. Suppose he had concluded that people under 65 years of age also experienced increasing levels of happiness during the same time period. He would have committed​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the error of overgeneralization. 
B)  ​the error of selective observation. 
C)  ​the error of illogical reasoning. 
D)  ​the error of inaccurate observation. 
E)  ​no error. 
A)  ​the error of overgeneralization. 
B)  ​the error of selective observation. 
C)  ​the error of illogical reasoning. 
D)  ​the error of inaccurate observation. 
E)  ​no error.

Question 16

It is possible that some social work services might have unintended harmful effects on clients, no matter how well trained the social workers are in delivering those services, and no matter how appropriately they deliver them.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The misuse of authority refers to experts who discuss their area of expertise in public.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about the need to critique research quality?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Practitioners can rely on researchers to produce good studies, and therefore only have to know the results of those studies. 
B)  ​If a research study gets published practitioners can be assured that it is of high quality. 
C)  ​Social work practitioners need to understand research methods so they can discriminate strong from weak studies and influence the value of the research produced in their agencies. 
D)  ​Social work practitioners should have enough research expertise to point out flaws in the studies that attack social work or the welfare policies social workers advocate. 
E)  ​Both c and d are true 
A)  ​Practitioners can rely on researchers to produce good studies, and therefore only have to know the results of those studies. 
B)  ​If a research study gets published practitioners can be assured that it is of high quality. 
C)  ​Social work practitioners need to understand research methods so they can discriminate strong from weak studies and influence the value of the research produced in their agencies. 
D)  ​Social work practitioners should have enough research expertise to point out flaws in the studies that attack social work or the welfare policies social workers advocate. 
E)  ​Both c and d are true

Question 19

Almost all reviews of research on social work practice effectiveness have agreed that it is very effective.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Scientific evidence should be based on​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the teachings of authoritative scientists. 
B)  ​systematic and comprehensive observations. 
C)  ​a large and diverse sample of observations. 
D)  ​observations gathered in ways that seek to reduce the influence of researcher biases. 
E)  ​All of the above 
F) b, c, and d only 
A)  ​the teachings of authoritative scientists. 
B)  ​systematic and comprehensive observations. 
C)  ​a large and diverse sample of observations. 
D)  ​observations gathered in ways that seek to reduce the influence of researcher biases. 
E)  ​All of the above 
F) b, c, and d only

Exam 1: Why Study Research

Which of the following statements is are true about the scientific method?​

Our attempts to learn about the world we live in come from

​Provide an example of how we can learn things from the popular media and an example of how we can be misled by them.

Safeguards against selective observation in science include​

According to the scientific method:​

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding practice effectiveness?​

In social work, science could best be described as​

According to the scientific method, scientific evidence that has been strongly supported in numerous replications is not open to question.​

When social work practitioners utilize research discriminatingly, they help uphold and advance the values and mission of their profession.​

Which of the following is are a warning sign of the possibility of pseudoscience?​

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding entering your first job as a professional social worker?​

Researchers employing the scientific method should be open to the pursuit of evidence that disconfirms their conclusions.​

Explain what is meant by the statement, "Tradition and authority are the two-edged swords in the search for knowledge about the world."​

It is possible that some social work services might have unintended harmful effects on clients, no matter how well trained the social workers are in delivering those services, and no matter how appropriately they deliver them.​

The misuse of authority refers to experts who discuss their area of expertise in public.​

Which of the following statements is true about the need to critique research quality?​

Almost all reviews of research on social work practice effectiveness have agreed that it is very effective.​

Scientific evidence should be based on​

Evidence-Based Practice

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Comparing Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Measurement

Constructing Measurement Instruments

Causal Inference and Experimental Designs

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Sampling

Survey Research

Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Qualitative Research: General Principles

Qualitative Research: Specific Methods

Qualitative Data Analysis

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Writing Research Proposals and Reports

Filters

Which of the following statements is are true about the scientific method?

Provide an example of how we can learn things from the popular media and an example of how we can be misled by them.

Safeguards against selective observation in science include

According to the scientific method:

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding practice effectiveness?

In social work, science could best be described as

According to the scientific method, scientific evidence that has been strongly supported in numerous replications is not open to question.

When social work practitioners utilize research discriminatingly, they help uphold and advance the values and mission of their profession.

Which of the following is are a warning sign of the possibility of pseudoscience?

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding entering your first job as a professional social worker?

Researchers employing the scientific method should be open to the pursuit of evidence that disconfirms their conclusions.

Explain what is meant by the statement, "Tradition and authority are the two-edged swords in the search for knowledge about the world."

It is possible that some social work services might have unintended harmful effects on clients, no matter how well trained the social workers are in delivering those services, and no matter how appropriately they deliver them.

The misuse of authority refers to experts who discuss their area of expertise in public.

Which of the following statements is true about the need to critique research quality?

Almost all reviews of research on social work practice effectiveness have agreed that it is very effective.

Scientific evidence should be based on