Question 1

A(n)_____ case study seeks to outline the potential outcomes of an intervention.

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  explanatory 
D)  exploratory 
A)  descriptive 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  explanatory 
D)  exploratory

Question 2

Quantitative research is well-suited for each of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining how variables relate. 
B)  predicting outcomes. 
C)  gaining detailed descriptions of experience and perspective. 
D)  making comparisons. 
A)  determining how variables relate. 
B)  predicting outcomes. 
C)  gaining detailed descriptions of experience and perspective. 
D)  making comparisons.

Question 3

Each of the following is a type of qualitative research,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  action research. 
B)  an ethnography. 
C)  an experiment. 
D)  the postmodern approach. 
A)  action research. 
B)  an ethnography. 
C)  an experiment. 
D)  the postmodern approach.

Question 4

Jasmine would like to conduct an interview in a way that would provide her with the greatest amount of data possible.Which type of format should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  face-to-face 
B)  email 
C)  instant message 
D)  telephone 
A)  face-to-face 
B)  email 
C)  instant message 
D)  telephone

Question 5

Research that focuses on gaining in-depth information about a few individuals with the goal of developing a more thorough understanding of their perspectives and experiences is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed methods research. 
D)  experimental research. 
A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed methods research. 
D)  experimental research.

Question 6

The phenomenological approach:

Accepted Answer

A)  examines how numerous properties contribute to patterns within the larger and more complex system. 
B)  examines a topic while it is embedded within its naturally occurring context. 
C)  seeks to understand a human experience and the meaning of experiences based on how those involved view the situation. 
D)  is the process of using multiple techniques to assess the same information. 
A)  examines how numerous properties contribute to patterns within the larger and more complex system. 
B)  examines a topic while it is embedded within its naturally occurring context. 
C)  seeks to understand a human experience and the meaning of experiences based on how those involved view the situation. 
D)  is the process of using multiple techniques to assess the same information.

Question 7

The difference between conversation analysis and content analysis is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  one focuses on delivery and the other on content. 
B)  one focuses on the truth and the other on strategic deception. 
C)  one focuses on pre-existing data to draw conclusions. 
D)  one focuses solely on a specific event or behavior. 
A)  one focuses on delivery and the other on content. 
B)  one focuses on the truth and the other on strategic deception. 
C)  one focuses on pre-existing data to draw conclusions. 
D)  one focuses solely on a specific event or behavior.

Question 8

A perspective that explicitly questions basic assumptions about the nature and capabilities of research is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  grounded theory technique. 
B)  visual ethnography. 
C)  postmodern approach. 
D)  conversation analysis. 
A)  grounded theory technique. 
B)  visual ethnography. 
C)  postmodern approach. 
D)  conversation analysis.

Question 9

Louise can increase the reliability of her qualitative research results by using:

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning. 
B)  validity. 
C)  triangulation. 
D)  demand characteristics. 
A)  inductive reasoning. 
B)  validity. 
C)  triangulation. 
D)  demand characteristics.

Question 10

Upon completion of data collection Julian will use statistics to look for meaningful relationships between the variables under investigation.In this study Julian is using:

Accepted Answer

A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed methods research. 
D)  nonexperimental research. 
A)  qualitative research. 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  mixed methods research. 
D)  nonexperimental research.

Question 11

When Marsha is writing an APA-style report of her qualitative study,in which section will her findings be described?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction 
B)  method 
C)  discussion 
D)  results 
A)  introduction 
B)  method 
C)  discussion 
D)  results

Question 12

For which of the following research designs will the interviewer play the most central role in the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  an interview 
B)  an experiment 
C)  a survey 
D)  a focus group 
A)  an interview 
B)  an experiment 
C)  a survey 
D)  a focus group

Question 13

Trevor conducted a study in graduate school that asked participants to write narratives about past experiences of emotions.From these narratives Trevor generated categories and established themes pertaining to the expression of specific emotions.Which of the following best describes what technique he is using?

Accepted Answer

A)  conversation analysis 
B)  grounded theory analysis 
C)  situated analysis 
D)  holistic analysis 
A)  conversation analysis 
B)  grounded theory analysis 
C)  situated analysis 
D)  holistic analysis

Question 14

Conversation analysis is to content analysis as:

Accepted Answer

A)  substance is to features. 
B)  features are to substance. 
C)  substance is to categories. 
D)  categories are to features. 
A)  substance is to features. 
B)  features are to substance. 
C)  substance is to categories. 
D)  categories are to features.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good interviewer?

Accepted Answer

A)  tolerant 
B)  attentive 
C)  impatient 
D)  sensitive 
A)  tolerant 
B)  attentive 
C)  impatient 
D)  sensitive

Question 16

When writing an APA-style report of a qualitative study,each of the following goes into the discussion section,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  limitations of the current study. 
B)  background information on the hypothesis. 
C)  explanations of obtained results. 
D)  a comparison of the study's results with previous findings. 
A)  limitations of the current study. 
B)  background information on the hypothesis. 
C)  explanations of obtained results. 
D)  a comparison of the study's results with previous findings.

Question 17

How are nonresponse bias and volunteer bias similar?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are selection biases that make the sample different from the population. 
B)  They are both biases that result from experimenter error. 
C)  They are both akin to observer bias but from the standpoint of the participant. 
D)  They are types of interview approaches used in qualitative research. 
A)  They are selection biases that make the sample different from the population. 
B)  They are both biases that result from experimenter error. 
C)  They are both akin to observer bias but from the standpoint of the participant. 
D)  They are types of interview approaches used in qualitative research.

Question 18

Which of the following would allow for a situated analysis of peer pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  a study of conformity conducted in a research laboratory 
B)  an observational study conducted within a middle school 
C)  informant data from participants' friends on their feelings toward peer pressure 
D)  a study utilizing archival data found in a high school yearbook 
A)  a study of conformity conducted in a research laboratory 
B)  an observational study conducted within a middle school 
C)  informant data from participants' friends on their feelings toward peer pressure 
D)  a study utilizing archival data found in a high school yearbook

Question 19

If a researcher were going to conduct a content analysis on the annual swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated magazine,each of the following are major concepts that could be used to organize and summarize the substance,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  sports. 
B)  bathing suits. 
C)  women. 
D)  recipes. 
A)  sports. 
B)  bathing suits. 
C)  women. 
D)  recipes.

Exam 5: B: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

A(n)_____ case study seeks to outline the potential outcomes of an intervention.

Quantitative research is well-suited for each of the following,EXCEPT:

Each of the following is a type of qualitative research,EXCEPT:

Jasmine would like to conduct an interview in a way that would provide her with the greatest amount of data possible.Which type of format should she use?

Research that focuses on gaining in-depth information about a few individuals with the goal of developing a more thorough understanding of their perspectives and experiences is called:

The phenomenological approach:

The difference between conversation analysis and content analysis is that:

A perspective that explicitly questions basic assumptions about the nature and capabilities of research is known as:

Louise can increase the reliability of her qualitative research results by using:

Upon completion of data collection Julian will use statistics to look for meaningful relationships between the variables under investigation.In this study Julian is using:

When Marsha is writing an APA-style report of her qualitative study,in which section will her findings be described?

For which of the following research designs will the interviewer play the most central role in the study?

Conversation analysis is to content analysis as:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good interviewer?

When writing an APA-style report of a qualitative study,each of the following goes into the discussion section,EXCEPT:

How are nonresponse bias and volunteer bias similar?

Which of the following would allow for a situated analysis of peer pressure?

If a researcher were going to conduct a content analysis on the annual swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated magazine,each of the following are major concepts that could be used to organize and summarize the substance,EXCEPT:

A: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

B: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

C: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

D: Psychology As Science: Thinking Like a Researcher

Psychology As Science: Part 1

Psychology As Science: Part 2

A: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

B: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

C: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

D: The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations

The Research Process: Part 1

The Research Process: Part 2

A: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

B: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

C: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

D: Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research

Ethics: Part 1

Ethics: Part 2

A: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

B: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

C: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

D: The Psychologists Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs

The Psychologists: Part 1

The Psychologists: Part 2

A: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

C: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

D: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Qualitative Research: Part 1

Qualitative Research: Part 2

A: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

B: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

C: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

D: Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents Bag of Tricks

Observational Research: Part 1

Observational Research: Part 2

A: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

B: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

C: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

D: Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Part 1

Survey Design and Scale Construction: Part 2

A: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

B: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

C: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

D: Two-Group Design: Texting: I Cant Get You Out of My Mind

Two-Group Design: Part 1

Two-Group Design: Part 2

A: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

B: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

C: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

D: Multi-Group Design: Im Feeling Hot, but Is the Earth Hot, Too

Multi-Group Design: Part 1

Multi-Group Design: Part 2

A: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

B: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

C: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

D: Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

Within-Subjects Designs: Part 1

Within-Subjects Designs: Part 2

A: Factorial Design: I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours Do Pickup Lines Really Work

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