Question 1

Due to the many sources of error inherent in surveys and experiments, field surveys are more preferred and superior methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following was not given as an example of a case study in criminal justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sutherland's The Professional Thief 
B)  Klockars' The Professional Fence 
C)  Chambliss' Box Man 
D)  Kansas City Preventive Patrol Study 
A)  Sutherland's The Professional Thief 
B)  Klockars' The Professional Fence 
C)  Chambliss' Box Man 
D)  Kansas City Preventive Patrol Study

Question 3

_________________ is a system of memorizing or the use of simple memorizing devices, particularly in participant observation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is a system of memorizing or...

Question 4

In single subject designs, the time interval is usually divided into A (the _________________ period) and B (the _________________ period).

Accepted Answer

baseline,

Question 5

Single subject designs are time-series designs of groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Aho's study of Idaho Christian Patriots illustrates disguised observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_________________ is a situation in which the researcher identifies with and becomes a member of the study group, and in the process abandons his or her role as an objective researcher.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is a situation in which the...

Question 8

In participant observation it is best to get on with the task at hand and directly ask the respondents the questions one wants answers to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss some of the major arguments that have been presented against quantitative studies such as surveys and experiments in criminal justice.Do you agree or disagree with these arguments? Explain.

Accepted Answer

There are several major arguments that h

Question 10

Give some examples of the use of the case study approach in criminology.Of what usefulness is such an approach in criminal justice research?

Accepted Answer

The case study approach in criminology i

Question 11

Traditional social science research utilizing group designs are often inapplicable to case studies and practitioner needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_________________ is a term for a system of mutual obligation, trust, and respect between researcher and subject developed during the course of participant observation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ is a term for a system...

Question 13

Single subject designs involve qualitative case studies for practitioner settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Until recently writers of criminology texts (such as Suther land and Cressey) advised:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is unwise to study criminals in their natural environment 
B)  participant observation of criminals in the field was a good idea 
C)  more deceptive research is needed 
D)  more unobtrusive research is needed 
A)  it is unwise to study criminals in their natural environment 
B)  participant observation of criminals in the field was a good idea 
C)  more deceptive research is needed 
D)  more unobtrusive research is needed

Question 15

Which is not a major problem with participant observation?

Accepted Answer

A)  gaining acceptance 
B)  maintaining objectivity 
C)  artificiality 
D)  avoiding aversion 
A)  gaining acceptance 
B)  maintaining objectivity 
C)  artificiality 
D)  avoiding aversion

Question 16

Which of the following was not suggested as appropriate procedure in doing participant observation of criminals?

Accepted Answer

A)  get on with the purpose of the study and ask the subjects what you want to know 
B)  avoid taking notes on the spot 
C)  as soon as possible, indicate one's true purpose of study 
D)  snowball sampling is a useful procedure 
A)  get on with the purpose of the study and ask the subjects what you want to know 
B)  avoid taking notes on the spot 
C)  as soon as possible, indicate one's true purpose of study 
D)  snowball sampling is a useful procedure

Question 17

Participant observation remains the most effective means of data gathering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

_________________ are in-depth, qualitative studies of one or a few illustrative cases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ are in-depth, qualitative studies of one...

Question 19

The ABACA single subject design is an example of a multiple treatment design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not true of participant observa tion?

Accepted Answer

A)  involves less prejudgments than experiments 
B)  is more accurate than experiments 
C)  is less disturbing of subjects than experiments 
D)  is more natural than experiments 
A)  involves less prejudgments than experiments 
B)  is more accurate than experiments 
C)  is less disturbing of subjects than experiments 
D)  is more natural than experiments

Due to the many sources of error inherent in surveys and experiments, field surveys are more preferred and superior methods.

Which of the following was not given as an example of a case study in criminal justice?

_________________ is a system of memorizing or the use of simple memorizing devices, particularly in participant observation.

In single subject designs, the time interval is usually divided into A (the _ period) and B (the _ period).

Single subject designs are time-series designs of groups.

Aho's study of Idaho Christian Patriots illustrates disguised observation.

_________________ is a situation in which the researcher identifies with and becomes a member of the study group, and in the process abandons his or her role as an objective researcher.

In participant observation it is best to get on with the task at hand and directly ask the respondents the questions one wants answers to.

Discuss some of the major arguments that have been presented against quantitative studies such as surveys and experiments in criminal justice.Do you agree or disagree with these arguments? Explain.

Give some examples of the use of the case study approach in criminology.Of what usefulness is such an approach in criminal justice research?

Traditional social science research utilizing group designs are often inapplicable to case studies and practitioner needs.

_________________ is a term for a system of mutual obligation, trust, and respect between researcher and subject developed during the course of participant observation.

Single subject designs involve qualitative case studies for practitioner settings.

Until recently writers of criminology texts (such as Suther land and Cressey) advised:

Which is not a major problem with participant observation?

Which of the following was not suggested as appropriate procedure in doing participant observation of criminals?

Participant observation remains the most effective means of data gathering.

_________________ are in-depth, qualitative studies of one or a few illustrative cases.

The ABACA single subject design is an example of a multiple treatment design.

Which of the following is not true of participant observa tion?

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Ethics in Criminal Justice Research

Research Design: the Experimental Model and Its Variations

The Uniform Crime Reports and Sampling

Survey Research: Questionnaires

Survey Research: Interviews and Telephone Surveys

Unobtrusive Measures, Secondary Analysis, and the Uses of Official Statistics

Validity, Reliability, and Triangulated Strategies

Scaling and Index Construction

Policy Analysis and Evaluation Research

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Exam 7: Participant Observation and Case Studies

Due to the many sources of error inherent in surveys and experiments, field surveys are more preferred and superior methods.

Which of the following was not given as an example of a case study in criminal justice?

_________________ is a system of memorizing or the use of simple memorizing devices, particularly in participant observation.

In single subject designs, the time interval is usually divided into A (the _________________ period) and B (the _________________ period).

Single subject designs are time-series designs of groups.

Aho's study of Idaho Christian Patriots illustrates disguised observation.

_________________ is a situation in which the researcher identifies with and becomes a member of the study group, and in the process abandons his or her role as an objective researcher.

In participant observation it is best to get on with the task at hand and directly ask the respondents the questions one wants answers to.

Discuss some of the major arguments that have been presented against quantitative studies such as surveys and experiments in criminal justice.Do you agree or disagree with these arguments? Explain.

Give some examples of the use of the case study approach in criminology.Of what usefulness is such an approach in criminal justice research?

Traditional social science research utilizing group designs are often inapplicable to case studies and practitioner needs.

_________________ is a term for a system of mutual obligation, trust, and respect between researcher and subject developed during the course of participant observation.

Single subject designs involve qualitative case studies for practitioner settings.

Until recently writers of criminology texts (such as Suther land and Cressey) advised:

Which is not a major problem with participant observation?

Which of the following was not suggested as appropriate procedure in doing participant observation of criminals?

Participant observation remains the most effective means of data gathering.

_________________ are in-depth, qualitative studies of one or a few illustrative cases.

The ABACA single subject design is an example of a multiple treatment design.

Which of the following is not true of participant observa tion?

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Ethics in Criminal Justice Research

Research Design: the Experimental Model and Its Variations

The Uniform Crime Reports and Sampling

Survey Research: Questionnaires

Survey Research: Interviews and Telephone Surveys

Unobtrusive Measures, Secondary Analysis, and the Uses of Official Statistics

Validity, Reliability, and Triangulated Strategies

Scaling and Index Construction

Policy Analysis and Evaluation Research

Filters

In single subject designs, the time interval is usually divided into A (the _ period) and B (the _ period).