Order #417829 Topic: A#6 Final exam

QUIZ 1

Question 1 1 / 1 pts

Research aligned with this worldview focuses on asymmetrical power relationships and inequities, while linking political and social action to confront social oppression at all levels.

Transformative

Pragmatism

Postpositivism

Constructivism

See "The Transformative View" in your text.

Incorrect Question 2 0 / 1 pts

Which of the following is the main focus of constructivism?

Determining proper research methods

Cause and effect

Participant's views of a situation

Finding the truth

Question 3 1 / 1 pts

Which of the following represents a quantitative (QUAN) research design?

Narrative research

Ethnography

Survey research

Phenomenological research

While survey research may include open-ended questions to be analyzed in QUAL research, it is by definition QUAN research.

Question 4 1 / 1 pts

Qualitative research develops theory, while quantitative research tests theory.

True

False

This is a true statement. Make sure to remember it so that, when you work on your review of the literature, if your study is QUAL in nature, you do not try to fit the study within a theoretical framework in those cases in which you're working to develop one. Also, remember that if you're not developing a theory in QUAL research, you may also frame a QUAL study in existing theory.

Question 5 1 / 1 pts

The experience of homelessness would be a great topic to study using a phenomenological research design.

True

False

True, we're after the experience of men and women experiencing homelessness.

Question 6 1 / 1 pts

When conducting a literature review, how many sources should you have during an initial search?

70

30

10

50

See steps in conducting a literature review in your text.

Question 7 1 / 1 pts

Which type of literature varies the most in quality and should be lower in priority?

Dissertations.

Encyclopedias.

Research monographs.

Conference papers.

See "A priority for selecting literature material" in your textbook.

Question 8

1 / 1 pts

When examining a topic for the first time and in the event you're unaware of the research on it, it is recommended that you start your review by reading which one of the following:

Broad syntheses of the literature such as overviews found in encyclopedias.

Journal articles in respected journals.

Dissertations and theses on the topic.

Books written by experts.

We start with broad synthesis and then narrow it down to journals.

Question 9 1 / 1 pts

Literature reviews are typically shorter for a research proposal , approximately 20-30 pages in length.

True

False

True answer, while more articles are acceptable for a Proposal, the range 20- 30 is common at the proposal stage.

Question 10 1 / 1 pts

Conference papers and proceedings are not appropriate sources of literature for a literature review.

True

False

Not true, however, keep in mind that these sources have a specific APA citation format that you should include in your document should you select one for your proposed study.

Incorrect Question 11 0 / 1 pts

When abstracting a study you should identify the methodological and technical strengths and weaknesses.

True

False

Question 12 1 / 1 pts

What is an alternate name for an independent variable (IV)?

Control variable.

Moderating variable.

Treatment variable.

Criterion variable.

Treatment variable is the only correct response.

Question 13 1 / 1 pts

Identify the independent variable in a quantitative study studying the effects of a GRE preparation course on GRE scores for Black and Latino male and female students.

GRE preparation course.

GRE scores.

Sex/gender.

Race/ethnicity.

The IV or treatment in this example is the GRE prep course, which will affect the GRE scores of makes and females...

Question 14 1 / 1 pts

Identify the dependent variable (DV) in a QUAN study looking at the effects of a GRE preparation course on GRE scores for Black and Latino male and female students.

Race/ethnicity.

Sex/gender.

GRE preparation course.

GRE score.

The affected or outcome variable in this case are the students' GRE scores.

Question 15 1 / 1 pts

A researcher wants to observe the social structure of a youth gang. When collecting data, she is most likely to use what type of method?

Qualitative.

Evaluation.

Quantitative.

Experimental.

Studying a social structure requires QUAL methods.

Question 16 1 / 1 pts

Which of the following is NOT true?

QUAN data is usually numerical.

QUAN and QUAL methods are mutually exclusive.

QUAL data usually focuses on words instead of numbers.

QUAL methods are often used to develop a better understanding of a situation or experience.

Question 17 1 / 1 pts

For the hypothesis "If gun control laws are stricter, crime will decrease", _____________is the independent variable and____________is the dependent variable.

Gun owners' adherence to law/criminal activity level.

Criminal activity level/gun owners' adherence to law.

Strength of gun control laws/criminal activity level.

Criminal activity level/strength of gun control laws.

Strength of gun control laws is the IV that may or may not impact the DV or the criminal activity level.

Question 18 1 / 1 pts

What is the independent variable in the following research question: "If inmates are visited more frequently will they be more likely to follow prison rules regardless of their gender, age or ethnicity?"

Inmate age.

Frequency of visitation.

Frequency of rule violation.

Inmate gender.

Frequency of visitation is the IV which is expected to impact the other variables.

Question 19 1 / 1 pts

A moderating variable does not affect the strength of the relationship between an independent and a dependent variable.

True

False

Moderating variables do affect the strength of the relationship.

Incorrect Question 20 0 / 1 pts

It is important to set aside time where you can have a long block of time weekly to write and engage in research.

True

False