Question 1

Identify three "do's" or "don'ts" to maximize the response rate for personal interviews.

Accepted Answer

To maximize the response rate for personal interviews, it is important to consider various factors that can influence a participant's willingness to engage. Here are three "do's" and three "don'ts" to help improve the response rate:

**Do's:**

1. **Do Schedule Conveniently:** Arrange the interview at a time and place that is convenient for the participant. Being flexible with scheduling shows respect for the participant's time and increases the likelihood that they will agree to the interview and show up.

2. **Do Communicate Clearly:** Provide clear information about the purpose of the interview, how the data will be used, and the estimated duration. Transparency builds trust, and when participants understand the importance of their contribution, they are more likely to participate.

3. **Do Offer Incentives:** If possible, offer an incentive for participation. This could be monetary compensation, a gift card, or another form of reward that is appropriate for the demographic you are interviewing. Incentives can significantly increase response rates by providing a tangible benefit for the participant's time.

**Don'ts:**

1. **Don't Be Pushy:** While it's important to encourage participation, being too aggressive can turn potential participants away. Respect their decision if they decline to participate, and don't pressure them into changing their mind.

2. **Don't Overlook Privacy:** Ensure that you respect the participant's privacy and confidentiality. Make it clear that their responses will be anonymous or confidential if that is the case. Participants are more likely to engage if they feel their information is secure.

3. **Don't Ignore Follow-Up:** If a participant agrees to an interview but doesn't confirm a specific time, follow up with them, but do so respectfully. A gentle reminder can help, but multiple, frequent contacts can be seen as harassment and deter participation.

By adhering to these do's and don'ts, you can create a more participant-friendly environment that encourages individuals to take part in personal interviews, thereby maximizing your response rate.

Question 2

Which of the following is an advantage of focus groups in comparison to more structured, single-person interviews

Accepted Answer

A) Focus group results are more generalizable to larger populations. 
B) Focus groups cost less. 
C) Focus group data is more likely to be in quantitative form. 
D) Focus group data are less subjective and easier to analyze. 
A) Focus group results are more generalizable to larger populations. 
B) Focus groups cost less. 
C) Focus group data is more likely to be in quantitative form. 
D) Focus group data are less subjective and easier to analyze. B

Question 3

One of the limitations of telephone surveys is:

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A) they are more costly than other types of surveys. 
B) they must be quite short in duration. 
C) they are less flexible than other types of surveys in handling non English speaking respondents. 
D) supervision of interviewers is much more difficult than with other types of surveys. 
A) they are more costly than other types of surveys. 
B) they must be quite short in duration. 
C) they are less flexible than other types of surveys in handling non English speaking respondents. 
D) supervision of interviewers is much more difficult than with other types of surveys. B

Question 4

When we say that the research interview is a "secondary" relationship, we mean that:

Accepted Answer

A) the interviewer has a practical, utilitarian goal. 
B) the goal of the interview is to give respondents a sympathetic ear. 
C) the interviewer should try to make friends with the respondents. 
D) data gathering efforts should be secondary to the personal relationship between interviewer and respondent. 
A) the interviewer has a practical, utilitarian goal. 
B) the goal of the interview is to give respondents a sympathetic ear. 
C) the interviewer should try to make friends with the respondents. 
D) data gathering efforts should be secondary to the personal relationship between interviewer and respondent.

Question 5

The interview with the LEAST structure is the:

Accepted Answer

A) schedule standardized interview. 
B) nonschedule standardized interview. 
C) un-standardized interview. 
D) telephone interview. 
A) schedule standardized interview. 
B) nonschedule standardized interview. 
C) un-standardized interview. 
D) telephone interview.

Question 6

Which of the following is an (are)advantage(s)of questionnaires as a survey research technique in contrast to interviews

Accepted Answer

A) They are less expensive. 
B) They obtain more accurate data on questions of a personal or sensitive nature. 
C) They eliminate the problem of interviewer bias. 
D) All of the answers represent advantages of questionnaires. 
A) They are less expensive. 
B) They obtain more accurate data on questions of a personal or sensitive nature. 
C) They eliminate the problem of interviewer bias. 
D) All of the answers represent advantages of questionnaires.

Question 7

Which of the following does the text recommend regarding contacting interview respondents

Accepted Answer

A) Information about the research project should blanket the total survey population. 
B) Interviewers should carry identification badges. 
C) Contact respondents at a time that is convenient for them to complete the interview. 
D) All of the answers are recommended. 
A) Information about the research project should blanket the total survey population. 
B) Interviewers should carry identification badges. 
C) Contact respondents at a time that is convenient for them to complete the interview. 
D) All of the answers are recommended.

Question 8

Which of the following is the most expensive way of conducting a survey

Accepted Answer

A) by mail 
B) on-line 
C) face-to-face 
D) by telephone 
A) by mail 
B) on-line 
C) face-to-face 
D) by telephone

Question 9

The term "Qualtrics" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) a procedure for doing probability sampling. 
B) an online survey organization that can be used by researchers doing surveys. 
C) a procedure for eliciting valid responses in focus groups. 
D) computer software for analyzing qualitative data from surveys. 
A) a procedure for doing probability sampling. 
B) an online survey organization that can be used by researchers doing surveys. 
C) a procedure for eliciting valid responses in focus groups. 
D) computer software for analyzing qualitative data from surveys.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways of conducting online surveys

Accepted Answer

A) sending a survey as e-mail 
B) sending a survey as an attachment to e-mail 
C) doing a telephone survey 
D) making a survey available at a Web site 
A) sending a survey as e-mail 
B) sending a survey as an attachment to e-mail 
C) doing a telephone survey 
D) making a survey available at a Web site

Question 11

Describe how focus groups differ from traditional interviews, how the role of a focus group moderator compares to that of an interviewer, and what the advantages are to using a focus group.

Accepted Answer

Focus groups differ from traditional int

Question 12

The purpose of probes in an interview is to:

Accepted Answer

A) serve as a pretest of the questions. 
B) elicit clearer and more complete responses. 
C) increase the response rate. 
D) provide structure to the interview schedule. 
A) serve as a pretest of the questions. 
B) elicit clearer and more complete responses. 
C) increase the response rate. 
D) provide structure to the interview schedule.

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using interviews as a means of collecting data

Accepted Answer

Advantages of using interviews as a mean

Question 14

The highest response rate for questionnaires is for those sponsored by:

Accepted Answer

A) universities. 
B) private businesses. 
C) government agencies. 
D) private social work agencies. 
A) universities. 
B) private businesses. 
C) government agencies. 
D) private social work agencies.

Question 15

Which of the following will increase the response rate for a mailed questionnaire

Accepted Answer

A) using stamps rather than bulk printed postage 
B) including some inducement with the questionnaire 
C) a carefully prepared cover letter 
D) all of the answers represent things that will increase the response rate 
A) using stamps rather than bulk printed postage 
B) including some inducement with the questionnaire 
C) a carefully prepared cover letter 
D) all of the answers represent things that will increase the response rate

Question 16

The text presents a variety of guidelines for wording questions used in questionnaires. Identify and discuss those guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The guidelines for wording questions in

Question 17

When an interview involves topics of sexual behavior, research suggests that more valid responses can be gained from respondents when:

Accepted Answer

A) the interviewer is male. 
B) the interviewer is female. 
C) interviewer and respondent are of the same gender. 
D) interviewer and respondent are of different gender. 
A) the interviewer is male. 
B) the interviewer is female. 
C) interviewer and respondent are of the same gender. 
D) interviewer and respondent are of different gender.

Question 18

In general, which of the following is NOT good advice regarding the wording of questions in surveys

Accepted Answer

A) Questions should be stated in the present tense. 
B) Slang terminology should be avoided. 
C) Complex statements containing more than one idea should be used. 
D) Questions should be simple and express only one idea. 
A) Questions should be stated in the present tense. 
B) Slang terminology should be avoided. 
C) Complex statements containing more than one idea should be used. 
D) Questions should be simple and express only one idea.

Question 19

If a respondent in a survey gives more than one answer to an open ended question, this can be handled in data analysis by:

Accepted Answer

A) throwing out all of the respondent's answers to that question. 
B) accepting all of the respondent's answers as data. 
C) accepting only the respondent's first answer as data. 
D) either accepting all of the respondent's answers or accepting only the respondent's first answer as data 
A) throwing out all of the respondent's answers to that question. 
B) accepting all of the respondent's answers as data. 
C) accepting only the respondent's first answer as data. 
D) either accepting all of the respondent's answers or accepting only the respondent's first answer as data

Question 20

With regard to recording responses in an interview, the text concludes that:

Accepted Answer

A) taking lengthy, verbatim notes may damage rapport. 
B) it is best to record responses after the interview is over. 
C) using tape recorders does not decrease the response rate. 
D) both taking lengthy, verbatim notes may damage rapport and using tape recorders does not decrease the response rate were conclusions in the text. 
A) taking lengthy, verbatim notes may damage rapport. 
B) it is best to record responses after the interview is over. 
C) using tape recorders does not decrease the response rate. 
D) both taking lengthy, verbatim notes may damage rapport and using tape recorders does not decrease the response rate were conclusions in the text.

Identify three "do's" or "don'ts" to maximize the response rate for personal interviews.

Which of the following is an advantage of focus groups in comparison to more structured, single-person interviews

One of the limitations of telephone surveys is:

When we say that the research interview is a "secondary" relationship, we mean that:

The interview with the LEAST structure is the:

Which of the following is an (are)advantage(s)of questionnaires as a survey research technique in contrast to interviews

Which of the following does the text recommend regarding contacting interview respondents

Which of the following is the most expensive way of conducting a survey

The term "Qualtrics" refers to:

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways of conducting online surveys

Describe how focus groups differ from traditional interviews, how the role of a focus group moderator compares to that of an interviewer, and what the advantages are to using a focus group.

The purpose of probes in an interview is to:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using interviews as a means of collecting data

The highest response rate for questionnaires is for those sponsored by:

Which of the following will increase the response rate for a mailed questionnaire

The text presents a variety of guidelines for wording questions used in questionnaires. Identify and discuss those guidelines.

When an interview involves topics of sexual behavior, research suggests that more valid responses can be gained from respondents when:

In general, which of the following is NOT good advice regarding the wording of questions in surveys

If a respondent in a survey gives more than one answer to an open ended question, this can be handled in data analysis by:

With regard to recording responses in an interview, the text concludes that:

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Exam 7: Survey Research

Identify three "do's" or "don'ts" to maximize the response rate for personal interviews.

Which of the following is an advantage of focus groups in comparison to more structured, single-person interviews

One of the limitations of telephone surveys is:

When we say that the research interview is a "secondary" relationship, we mean that:

The interview with the LEAST structure is the:

Which of the following is an (are)advantage(s)of questionnaires as a survey research technique in contrast to interviews

Which of the following does the text recommend regarding contacting interview respondents

Which of the following is the most expensive way of conducting a survey

The term "Qualtrics" refers to:

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways of conducting online surveys

Describe how focus groups differ from traditional interviews, how the role of a focus group moderator compares to that of an interviewer, and what the advantages are to using a focus group.

The purpose of probes in an interview is to:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using interviews as a means of collecting data

The highest response rate for questionnaires is for those sponsored by:

Which of the following will increase the response rate for a mailed questionnaire

The text presents a variety of guidelines for wording questions used in questionnaires. Identify and discuss those guidelines.

When an interview involves topics of sexual behavior, research suggests that more valid responses can be gained from respondents when:

In general, which of the following is NOT good advice regarding the wording of questions in surveys

If a respondent in a survey gives more than one answer to an open ended question, this can be handled in data analysis by:

With regard to recording responses in an interview, the text concludes that:

Research in the Human Services

The Logic of Social Research

Ethical Issues in Social Research

Issues in Problem Formulation

The Process of Measurement

Sampling

Analysis of Available Data

Field Research and Qualitative Methods

Experimental Research

Single-System Designs

Evaluation Research

Scaling

Data Analysis I-- Data Preparation and Presentation

Data Analysis II-- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Writing for Research-- Grant Proposals and Report Writing

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