Question 1

Random assignment cannot be used in some criminal justice research for legal and ethical reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Give two 2 specific examples of research where a quasi-experimental design would be more appropriate than a classical experiment. Why would each of your examples not fit the classical experiment model?

Accepted Answer

One specific example where a quasi-exper

Question 3

Threats to internal validity in an experimental design can be minimized by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  proper selection and assignment of subjects to groups 
B)  large sample size 
C)  small sample size 
D)  nothing can rule out threats to internal validity 
A)  proper selection and assignment of subjects to groups 
B)  large sample size 
C)  small sample size 
D)  nothing can rule out threats to internal validity

Question 4

An _______________ experiment guards against experimenters' tendency to prejudge results by eliminating the possibility of either the researcher or the subjects knowing which group is the control and which group is the experimental.

Accepted Answer

double-bli

Question 5

The threat of statistical regression is a concern any time the researcher begins with subjects who exhibit extreme values on the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_______________ refers to the extent to which findings from an experiment can be applied to the real world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ refers to the extent to which...

Question 7

In a classical experiment, the independent variable must be a ratio level variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In case-oriented research, a great number of cases are examined in order to understand a small number of variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You have just completed the LSAT and scored 85. Your roommate, who is no smarter than you, took the LSAT with you and scored 165. You were so upset with your score that you decide to take the test again and you convince your roommate to take it with you for moral support. You both receive scores on the second exam of 120. What accounts for the differences in scores?

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical regression 
B)  testing 
C)  instrumentation 
D)  experiment mortality 
A)  statistical regression 
B)  testing 
C)  instrumentation 
D)  experiment mortality

Question 10

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A variable can be an independent in one experiment and dependent in another. 
B)  The dependent variable is manipulated by the experimenter. 
C)  A classical experiment examines the effects of the dependent variable. 
D)  In a classical experiment, the independent variable is viewed as the outcome. 
A)  A variable can be an independent in one experiment and dependent in another. 
B)  The dependent variable is manipulated by the experimenter. 
C)  A classical experiment examines the effects of the dependent variable. 
D)  In a classical experiment, the independent variable is viewed as the outcome.

Question 11

Explain why experimentation is not well suited for the purposes of description and exploration.

Accepted Answer

Experimentation is not well suited for t

Question 12

Experimentation is best suited for descriptive studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which action would be most likely to result in selection bias?

Accepted Answer

A)  soliciting volunteers from a college class 
B)  randomly assigning experimental and control groups 
C)  matching experimental and comparison groups 
D)  running a double blind experiment 
A)  soliciting volunteers from a college class 
B)  randomly assigning experimental and control groups 
C)  matching experimental and comparison groups 
D)  running a double blind experiment

Question 14

Identify and discuss at least five 5 threats to internal validity in experimental designs. Include in your answer ways of controlling for each of the threats you identify.

Accepted Answer

1. History: This threat occurs when an o

Question 15

External validity in an experimental design refers to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the accuracy of measurements 
B)  the lack of concern with issues internal to the study 
C)  the ability to apply findings to other populations 
D)  whether appropriate outcome measures have been used 
A)  the accuracy of measurements 
B)  the lack of concern with issues internal to the study 
C)  the ability to apply findings to other populations 
D)  whether appropriate outcome measures have been used

Question 16

An interrupted time-series design can be very useful in ____ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  applied 
B)  basic 
C)  primary 
D)  double-blind 
A)  applied 
B)  basic 
C)  primary 
D)  double-blind

Question 17

Construct validity refers to generalizing from our experimental observations to causal processes in the real world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Neither the subjects nor the researcher can identify which group is the control group and which is the experimental group. Which design is being used?

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-sectional 
B)  double-blind 
C)  a blind experiment 
D)  of no value 
A)  cross-sectional 
B)  double-blind 
C)  a blind experiment 
D)  of no value

Random assignment cannot be used in some criminal justice research for legal and ethical reasons.

Give two 2 specific examples of research where a quasi-experimental design would be more appropriate than a classical experiment. Why would each of your examples not fit the classical experiment model?

Threats to internal validity in an experimental design can be minimized by _____.

An _______________ experiment guards against experimenters' tendency to prejudge results by eliminating the possibility of either the researcher or the subjects knowing which group is the control and which group is the experimental.

The threat of statistical regression is a concern any time the researcher begins with subjects who exhibit extreme values on the dependent variable.

_______________ refers to the extent to which findings from an experiment can be applied to the real world.

In a classical experiment, the independent variable must be a ratio level variable.

In case-oriented research, a great number of cases are examined in order to understand a small number of variables.

Which statement is true?

Explain why experimentation is not well suited for the purposes of description and exploration.

Experimentation is best suited for descriptive studies.

Which action would be most likely to result in selection bias?

Identify and discuss at least five 5 threats to internal validity in experimental designs. Include in your answer ways of controlling for each of the threats you identify.

External validity in an experimental design refers to _____.

An interrupted time-series design can be very useful in ____ research.

Construct validity refers to generalizing from our experimental observations to causal processes in the real world.

Neither the subjects nor the researcher can identify which group is the control group and which is the experimental group. Which design is being used?

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 2: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Section 1: Sampling

Section 2: Sampling

Section 1: Survey Research

Section 2: Survey Research

Section 1: Qualitative Interviewing

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

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Exam 5: Section 1: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Random assignment cannot be used in some criminal justice research for legal and ethical reasons.

Give two 2 specific examples of research where a quasi-experimental design would be more appropriate than a classical experiment. Why would each of your examples not fit the classical experiment model?

Threats to internal validity in an experimental design can be minimized by _____.

An _______________ experiment guards against experimenters' tendency to prejudge results by eliminating the possibility of either the researcher or the subjects knowing which group is the control and which group is the experimental.

The threat of statistical regression is a concern any time the researcher begins with subjects who exhibit extreme values on the dependent variable.

_______________ refers to the extent to which findings from an experiment can be applied to the real world.

In a classical experiment, the independent variable must be a ratio level variable.

In case-oriented research, a great number of cases are examined in order to understand a small number of variables.

Which statement is true?

Explain why experimentation is not well suited for the purposes of description and exploration.

Experimentation is best suited for descriptive studies.

Which action would be most likely to result in selection bias?

Identify and discuss at least five 5 threats to internal validity in experimental designs. Include in your answer ways of controlling for each of the threats you identify.

External validity in an experimental design refers to _____.

An interrupted time-series design can be very useful in ____ research.

Construct validity refers to generalizing from our experimental observations to causal processes in the real world.

Neither the subjects nor the researcher can identify which group is the control group and which is the experimental group. Which design is being used?

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 2: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Section 1: Sampling

Section 2: Sampling

Section 1: Survey Research

Section 2: Survey Research

Section 1: Qualitative Interviewing

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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