Question 1

Whish of the following statements is true about coding in content analysis​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The coding scheme cannot be pretested. 
B)  Both inductive and deductive methods should be used in creating code categories.​ 
C)  You must choose to code either manifest content or latent content; you cannot use both methods.​ 
D)  Manifest content coding provides a better reflection of depth and underlying meaning than latent content coding.​ 
A)  ​The coding scheme cannot be pretested. 
B)  Both inductive and deductive methods should be used in creating code categories.​ 
C)  You must choose to code either manifest content or latent content; you cannot use both methods.​ 
D)  Manifest content coding provides a better reflection of depth and underlying meaning than latent content coding.​ B

Question 2

After examining the FBI Crime Reports for a 30-year period, Professor Hall claimed that the incidence of rape has increased. After examining the same reports, Professor Shine claimed that the reporting of rape, not the incidence of rape, has increased. This illustrates​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the problem of reliability in using existing statistics. 
B)  the problem of validity in using existing statistics.​ 
C)  the need to replicate existing statistics.​ 
D)  the ecological fallacy.​ 
A)  ​the problem of reliability in using existing statistics. 
B)  the problem of validity in using existing statistics.​ 
C)  the need to replicate existing statistics.​ 
D)  the ecological fallacy.​ A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true about historical/comparative analysis?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It is comparative in that it seeks to discover common patterns that recur in different times and places. 
B)  Secondary sources for raw data typically include old letters, diaries, or lectures.​ 
C)  Flaws might exist in secondary sources, but not in primary sources.​ 
D)  Avoiding bias is assured by relying on official government records.​ 
A)  ​It is comparative in that it seeks to discover common patterns that recur in different times and places. 
B)  Secondary sources for raw data typically include old letters, diaries, or lectures.​ 
C)  Flaws might exist in secondary sources, but not in primary sources.​ 
D)  Avoiding bias is assured by relying on official government records.​ A

Question 4

An advantage of secondary analysis is that even with huge data novice researchers can conduct the data analysis swiftly.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe a study for which the secondary analysis of existing data is the appropriate research method. What source would you use? What problems might you encounter and how would you resolve them?​

Accepted Answer

A study for which the secondary analysis

Question 6

Describe a study for which content analysis is the appropriate research method. Discuss how you would use manifest and latent coding. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the two coding schemes.​

Accepted Answer

A study for which content analysis is th

Question 7

When analyzing official government documents you should be concerned about the reliability of those documents.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about analyzing historical data?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The original hypothesis can be revised continually throughout the analytic process. 
B)  Only qualitative methods can be used.​ 
C)  Quantitative methods are used more often than qualitative methods.​ 
D)  Their interpretation cannot be influenced by any particular theoretical paradigm.​ 
A)  ​The original hypothesis can be revised continually throughout the analytic process. 
B)  Only qualitative methods can be used.​ 
C)  Quantitative methods are used more often than qualitative methods.​ 
D)  Their interpretation cannot be influenced by any particular theoretical paradigm.​

Question 9

Unobtrusive measures reduce the impact of the data collection on the phenomena being studied.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Professor Perlman from question 3 found that textbook A contained the word "he" 80 times, whereas textbook B contained it 20 times. In addition, textbook A used the word "chairman" 16 times, whereas textbook B used it only 4 times. Perlman was correct in concluding that​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​textbook A was four times as sexist as textbook B. 
B)  textbook B was one-fourth as sexist as textbook A.​ 
C)  the words "he" and "chairman" appeared four times more in textbook A than in textbook B.​ 
D)  textbook A was more sexist than textbook B from the standpoint of latent content coding​ 
A)  ​textbook A was four times as sexist as textbook B. 
B)  textbook B was one-fourth as sexist as textbook A.​ 
C)  the words "he" and "chairman" appeared four times more in textbook A than in textbook B.​ 
D)  textbook A was more sexist than textbook B from the standpoint of latent content coding​

Question 11

In comparison to coding the manifest content of communication, coding the latent content​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​has a disadvantage in terms of validity. 
B)  has an advantage in terms of reliability.​ 
C)  is better designed for tapping the underlying meaning of communications.​ 
D)  has an advantage in terms of specificity.​ 
A)  ​has a disadvantage in terms of validity. 
B)  has an advantage in terms of reliability.​ 
C)  is better designed for tapping the underlying meaning of communications.​ 
D)  has an advantage in terms of specificity.​

Question 12

An example of unobtrusive data collection is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an interview with college freshmen to determine why they selected a particular school. 
B)  counting the proportion of published social work journal articles that report experimental outcome evaluations.​ 
C)  a mailed survey designed to discern students' attitudes toward a planned change in the school's calendar.​ 
D)  self-monitoring.​ 
A)  ​an interview with college freshmen to determine why they selected a particular school. 
B)  counting the proportion of published social work journal articles that report experimental outcome evaluations.​ 
C)  a mailed survey designed to discern students' attitudes toward a planned change in the school's calendar.​ 
D)  self-monitoring.​

Question 13

Describe the difference between primary and secondary sources in historical research and the cautions to keep in mind when using each type of source.​

Accepted Answer

Primary sources in historical research a

Question 14

"Big Data" is:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Data exceeding 1,000 Terabytes 
B)  data sets being automatically compiled from online activity​ 
C)  tracking of online activity​ 
D)  the compilation of all social work research​ 
A)  ​Data exceeding 1,000 Terabytes 
B)  data sets being automatically compiled from online activity​ 
C)  tracking of online activity​ 
D)  the compilation of all social work research​

Question 15

As a mode of observation, content analysis is essentially an operation of coding.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT illustrative of unobtrusive observations?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Examining the floor tiles at a museum to determine which exhibits are the most popular. 
B)  Examining the number of beer cans in the university garbage collections to determine beer consumption patterns.​ 
C)  Examining the wear on the tires of squad cars to determine the extent of police patrols.​ 
D)  Interviews.​ 
A)  ​Examining the floor tiles at a museum to determine which exhibits are the most popular. 
B)  Examining the number of beer cans in the university garbage collections to determine beer consumption patterns.​ 
C)  Examining the wear on the tires of squad cars to determine the extent of police patrols.​ 
D)  Interviews.​

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about utilizing official records for data?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The reliability of the data is guaranteed. 
B)  The validity of the data is guaranteed.​ 
C)  The accuracy of the data is guaranteed.​ 
D)  Neither the reliability, validity or accuracy of the data is guaranteed.​ 
A)  ​The reliability of the data is guaranteed. 
B)  The validity of the data is guaranteed.​ 
C)  The accuracy of the data is guaranteed.​ 
D)  Neither the reliability, validity or accuracy of the data is guaranteed.​

Question 18

Professor Perlman was interested in comparing two textbooks to determine whether one used more sexist language than the other. Perlman counted the number of times a gender reference appeared in each book. Perlman was doing​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​latent content coding. 
B)  manifest content coding.​ 
C)  quota sampling.​ 
D)  qualitative research.​ 
A)  ​latent content coding. 
B)  manifest content coding.​ 
C)  quota sampling.​ 
D)  qualitative research.​

Question 19

Unobtrusive measures can reduce the problem of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the researcher's impact on the phenomenon being studied. 
B)  invalid operationalization of concepts.​ 
C)  unreliable measurements.​ 
D)  invalid measurement.​ 
E)  ​none of the above. 
A)  ​the researcher's impact on the phenomenon being studied. 
B)  invalid operationalization of concepts.​ 
C)  unreliable measurements.​ 
D)  invalid measurement.​ 
E)  ​none of the above.

Question 20

Professor Jenner was interested in using Census Bureau data to examine the trend in unemployment rates in the United States. However, Jenner's definition of unemployment did not match the one used by the Census Bureau. Jenner was dealing with the issue of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reliability. 
B)  validity.​ 
C)  the ecological fallacy.​ 
D)  ideal types.​ 
A)  ​reliability. 
B)  validity.​ 
C)  the ecological fallacy.​ 
D)  ideal types.​

Exam 17: Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Whish of the following statements is true about coding in content analysis​

After examining the FBI Crime Reports for a 30-year period, Professor Hall claimed that the incidence of rape has increased. After examining the same reports, Professor Shine claimed that the reporting of rape, not the incidence of rape, has increased. This illustrates​

Which of the following statements is true about historical/comparative analysis?​

An advantage of secondary analysis is that even with huge data novice researchers can conduct the data analysis swiftly.​

Describe a study for which the secondary analysis of existing data is the appropriate research method. What source would you use? What problems might you encounter and how would you resolve them?​

Describe a study for which content analysis is the appropriate research method. Discuss how you would use manifest and latent coding. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the two coding schemes.​

When analyzing official government documents you should be concerned about the reliability of those documents.​

Which of the following statements is true about analyzing historical data?​

Unobtrusive measures reduce the impact of the data collection on the phenomena being studied.​

Professor Perlman from question 3 found that textbook A contained the word "he" 80 times, whereas textbook B contained it 20 times. In addition, textbook A used the word "chairman" 16 times, whereas textbook B used it only 4 times. Perlman was correct in concluding that​

In comparison to coding the manifest content of communication, coding the latent content​

An example of unobtrusive data collection is​

Describe the difference between primary and secondary sources in historical research and the cautions to keep in mind when using each type of source.​

"Big Data" is:​

As a mode of observation, content analysis is essentially an operation of coding.​

Which of the following is NOT illustrative of unobtrusive observations?​

Which of the following statements is true about utilizing official records for data?​

Professor Perlman was interested in comparing two textbooks to determine whether one used more sexist language than the other. Perlman counted the number of times a gender reference appeared in each book. Perlman was doing​

Unobtrusive measures can reduce the problem of

Professor Jenner was interested in using Census Bureau data to examine the trend in unemployment rates in the United States. However, Jenner's definition of unemployment did not match the one used by the Census Bureau. Jenner was dealing with the issue of​

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The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research

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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

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Whish of the following statements is true about coding in content analysis

After examining the FBI Crime Reports for a 30-year period, Professor Hall claimed that the incidence of rape has increased. After examining the same reports, Professor Shine claimed that the reporting of rape, not the incidence of rape, has increased. This illustrates

Which of the following statements is true about historical/comparative analysis?

An advantage of secondary analysis is that even with huge data novice researchers can conduct the data analysis swiftly.

Describe a study for which the secondary analysis of existing data is the appropriate research method. What source would you use? What problems might you encounter and how would you resolve them?

Describe a study for which content analysis is the appropriate research method. Discuss how you would use manifest and latent coding. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the two coding schemes.

When analyzing official government documents you should be concerned about the reliability of those documents.

Which of the following statements is true about analyzing historical data?

Unobtrusive measures reduce the impact of the data collection on the phenomena being studied.

Professor Perlman from question 3 found that textbook A contained the word "he" 80 times, whereas textbook B contained it 20 times. In addition, textbook A used the word "chairman" 16 times, whereas textbook B used it only 4 times. Perlman was correct in concluding that

In comparison to coding the manifest content of communication, coding the latent content

An example of unobtrusive data collection is

Describe the difference between primary and secondary sources in historical research and the cautions to keep in mind when using each type of source.

"Big Data" is:

As a mode of observation, content analysis is essentially an operation of coding.

Which of the following is NOT illustrative of unobtrusive observations?

Which of the following statements is true about utilizing official records for data?

Professor Perlman was interested in comparing two textbooks to determine whether one used more sexist language than the other. Perlman counted the number of times a gender reference appeared in each book. Perlman was doing

Professor Jenner was interested in using Census Bureau data to examine the trend in unemployment rates in the United States. However, Jenner's definition of unemployment did not match the one used by the Census Bureau. Jenner was dealing with the issue of