Question 1

The result of combining several indicators of a variable is a composite measurement of the variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Identify acceptable options for handling missing data in an index or scale.

Accepted Answer

When dealing with missing data in an ind

Question 3

A scale that is reliable and valid in one culture might not be reliable and valid in another culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is/are true about questionnaires?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Researchers can avoid the need for pretesting if they are very careful in the way they word questions. 
B)  ​Because it is virtually impossible to avoid some mistakes in wording, questionnaires should be pretested in a dry run. 
C)  ​When pretesting, the pretest sample should be very large. 
D)  ​When pretesting your questionnaire, it's better to ask people to read through it looking for errors rather than to complete the questionnaire. 
A)  ​Researchers can avoid the need for pretesting if they are very careful in the way they word questions. 
B)  ​Because it is virtually impossible to avoid some mistakes in wording, questionnaires should be pretested in a dry run. 
C)  ​When pretesting, the pretest sample should be very large. 
D)  ​When pretesting your questionnaire, it's better to ask people to read through it looking for errors rather than to complete the questionnaire.

Question 5

There are several formats for contingency questions. Give illustrations of three different formats, using examples not presented in the text. How does the format for contingency questions differ from the format used for matrix questions? Give an illustration of the latter to differentiate it from the former.

Accepted Answer

Sure, here are three different formats f

The result of combining several indicators of a variable is a composite measurement of the variable.

Identify acceptable options for handling missing data in an index or scale.

A scale that is reliable and valid in one culture might not be reliable and valid in another culture.

Which of the following statements is/are true about questionnaires?

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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

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

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Exam 10: Constructing Measurement Instruments

The result of combining several indicators of a variable is a composite measurement of the variable.

Identify acceptable options for handling missing data in an index or scale.

A scale that is reliable and valid in one culture might not be reliable and valid in another culture.

Which of the following statements is/are true about questionnaires?​

Why Study Research

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

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 questionnaires?