Question 1

Which statement is false with regard to field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has greater validity and reliability than survey research. 
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 has greater validity and reliability than survey research. 
B)  It often involves theory creation. 
C)  It often combines observation and asking questions. 
D)  It can provide both qualitative and quantitative data.

Question 2

Often developed through ____, grounded theory combines a naturalist approach with a positivist concern for a systematic set of procedures.

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative interviewing 
B)  focus groups 
C)  letters, phone calls, and meetings 
D)  None of the above are true. 
A)  qualitative interviewing 
B)  focus groups 
C)  letters, phone calls, and meetings 
D)  None of the above are true.

Question 3

Sometimes, the only way to obtain the information that you need is through qualitative data collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A researcher feels that he or she will need to ask questions of the subjects. Which field research technique is best to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete observer 
B)  complete participant 
C)  a combination of observer and participant 
D)  surveys 
A)  complete observer 
B)  complete participant 
C)  a combination of observer and participant 
D)  surveys

Question 5

Theoretical sampling is part of generating an _______________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theoretical sampling is part of generating an...

Question 6

Grounded theory is not built from qualitative field observations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The focus group moderator must guide the conversation and be aware of dominant group members and _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The focus group moderator must guide the...

Question 8

A focus group is a type of qualitative interview, and involves a directed discussion with a small group of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which element should NOT be in a letter that serves as a follow up to identification of the sponsor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the name of your sponsor 
B)  a detailed description of your research 
C)  arranging a time and date for a phone call 
D)  identify that you want to meet and talk with the contact person 
A)  the name of your sponsor 
B)  a detailed description of your research 
C)  arranging a time and date for a phone call 
D)  identify that you want to meet and talk with the contact person

Question 10

Describe the steps that would be necessary to gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of doing field research.

Accepted Answer

1. Identify the organization: The first

Question 11

Field research is often associated with qualitative techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Qualitative field research is the preferred method for studying many ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjects who change language 
B)  types of crimes 
C)  types of phenomena 
D)  types of active offenders 
A)  subjects who change language 
B)  types of crimes 
C)  types of phenomena 
D)  types of active offenders

Question 13

Which activity would not be a logical crime to study using the field research techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  prostitution 
B)  shoplifting 
C)  embezzlement 
D)  drug use 
A)  prostitution 
B)  shoplifting 
C)  embezzlement 
D)  drug use

Which statement is false with regard to field research?

Often developed through ____, grounded theory combines a naturalist approach with a positivist concern for a systematic set of procedures.

Sometimes, the only way to obtain the information that you need is through qualitative data collection.

A researcher feels that he or she will need to ask questions of the subjects. Which field research technique is best to use?

Theoretical sampling is part of generating an _______________ theory.

Grounded theory is not built from qualitative field observations.

The focus group moderator must guide the conversation and be aware of dominant group members and _______________.

A focus group is a type of qualitative interview, and involves a directed discussion with a small group of people.

Which element should NOT be in a letter that serves as a follow up to identification of the sponsor?

Describe the steps that would be necessary to gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of doing field research.

Field research is often associated with qualitative techniques.

Qualitative field research is the preferred method for studying many ____.

Which activity would not be a logical crime to study using the field research techniques?

Section 1: Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry

Section 2: Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry

Section 1: Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

Section 2: Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

Section 1: General Issues in Research Design

Section 2: General Issues in Research Design

Section 1: Concepts, Operationalization, and Measurement

Section 2: Concepts, Operationalization, and Measurement

Section 1: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Section 2: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Section 1: Sampling

Section 2: Sampling

Section 1: Survey Research

Section 2: Survey Research

Section 2: Qualitative Interviewing

Section 1: Field Observation

Section 2: Field Observation

Section 1: Agency Records, Content Analysis, and Secondary Data

Section 2: Agency Records, Content Analysis, and Secondary Data

Section 1: Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis Glossary

Section 2: Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis Glossary

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Exam 8: Section 1: Qualitative Interviewing

Which statement is false with regard to field research?

Often developed through ____, grounded theory combines a naturalist approach with a positivist concern for a systematic set of procedures.

Sometimes, the only way to obtain the information that you need is through qualitative data collection.

A researcher feels that he or she will need to ask questions of the subjects. Which field research technique is best to use?

Theoretical sampling is part of generating an _______________ theory.

Grounded theory is not built from qualitative field observations.

The focus group moderator must guide the conversation and be aware of dominant group members and _______________.

A focus group is a type of qualitative interview, and involves a directed discussion with a small group of people.

Which element should NOT be in a letter that serves as a follow up to identification of the sponsor?

Describe the steps that would be necessary to gain access to a formal organization for the purposes of doing field research.

Field research is often associated with qualitative techniques.

Qualitative field research is the preferred method for studying many ____.

Which activity would not be a logical crime to study using the field research techniques?

Section 1: Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry

Section 2: Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry

Section 1: Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

Section 2: Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

Section 1: General Issues in Research Design

Section 2: General Issues in Research Design

Section 1: Concepts, Operationalization, and Measurement

Section 2: Concepts, Operationalization, and Measurement

Section 1: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Section 2: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Section 1: Sampling

Section 2: Sampling

Section 1: Survey Research

Section 2: Survey Research

Section 2: Qualitative Interviewing

Section 1: Field Observation

Section 2: Field Observation

Section 1: Agency Records, Content Analysis, and Secondary Data

Section 2: Agency Records, Content Analysis, and Secondary Data

Section 1: Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis Glossary

Section 2: Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis Glossary

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