Question 1

Which method cannot be used in conjunction with the survey method?

Accepted Answer

A)  The experimental method 
B)  The causal-comparative method 
C)  The correlational method 
D)  All can be used 
A)  The experimental method 
B)  The causal-comparative method 
C)  The correlational method 
D)  All can be used D

Question 2

Random sampling of subjects is not possible in survey research design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is a way researchers attempt to reduce nonresponse in survey studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training interviewers/administrators 
B)  Convenient arrangements 
C)  Clarity of questions 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Training interviewers/administrators 
B)  Convenient arrangements 
C)  Clarity of questions 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

An advantage of multiple-choice questions as compared to open-ended questions is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are easier to construct 
B)  are easier to score 
C)  require more questions to cover a given topic 
D)  are easier to administer 
A)  are easier to construct 
B)  are easier to score 
C)  require more questions to cover a given topic 
D)  are easier to administer

Question 5

The purpose of most surveys is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  explore cause and effect 
B)  obtain information from a sample 
C)  test hypotheses 
D)  describe the characteristics of a population 
A)  explore cause and effect 
B)  obtain information from a sample 
C)  test hypotheses 
D)  describe the characteristics of a population

Question 6

A cover letter should accomplish all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring cooperation of the respondent 
B)  assuring confidentiality 
C)  clarifying the researcher's hypotheses 
D)  facilitating a reply 
A)  ensuring cooperation of the respondent 
B)  assuring confidentiality 
C)  clarifying the researcher's hypotheses 
D)  facilitating a reply

Question 7

Which of the following questions is most appropriately studied by means of a survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  What are the effects of higher level questioning? 
B)  Are there differences between boys and girls in initiating social interaction? 
C)  What do university graduates view as strengths and weaknesses in their education? 
D)  What are the causes of high school dropout? 
A)  What are the effects of higher level questioning? 
B)  Are there differences between boys and girls in initiating social interaction? 
C)  What do university graduates view as strengths and weaknesses in their education? 
D)  What are the causes of high school dropout?

Question 8

Matching
-Census

Accepted Answer

A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change 
A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a cross-sectional survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  An attitude scale is given to samples of 8-, 10-, and 12-year-olds. 
B)  An opinionnaire is mailed to the same sample of graduates every year. 
C)  A group of gifted children is assessed every other year until adulthood. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  An attitude scale is given to samples of 8-, 10-, and 12-year-olds. 
B)  An opinionnaire is mailed to the same sample of graduates every year. 
C)  A group of gifted children is assessed every other year until adulthood. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 10

In a panel study, the researcher obtains information from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same sample at different points in time 
B)  different samples at different times 
C)  different samples at the same time 
D)  an entire population at different points in time 
A)  the same sample at different points in time 
B)  different samples at different times 
C)  different samples at the same time 
D)  an entire population at different points in time

Question 11

Matching
-Cross-sectional survey

Accepted Answer

A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change 
A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change

Question 12

Matching
-Trend study

Accepted Answer

A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change 
A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change

Question 13

Matching
-Panel study

Accepted Answer

A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change 
A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change

Question 14

An advantage of open-ended questions as compared to multiple-choice questions is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are easier to score 
B)  are preferred by respondents 
C)  are less subject to misinterpretation 
D)  provide more variety of responses 
A)  are easier to score 
B)  are preferred by respondents 
C)  are less subject to misinterpretation 
D)  provide more variety of responses

Question 15

Which of the following is not likely to distort the results of a survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  The location where data are obtained 
B)  The format of the questionnaire 
C)  The characteristics of the data collector 
D)  Statistical regression 
A)  The location where data are obtained 
B)  The format of the questionnaire 
C)  The characteristics of the data collector 
D)  Statistical regression

Question 16

The major problem with mail surveys is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  low response rate 
B)  cost 
C)  time required 
D)  training required 
A)  low response rate 
B)  cost 
C)  time required 
D)  training required

Question 17

That which is studied in a survey is called the "unit of analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The difference between a trend study and a cohort study is that a cohort study obtains data from:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same sample at different points in time 
B)  different samples from the same specific population 
C)  different samples from a population whose members change somewhat 
D)  an entire population at different points in time 
A)  the same sample at different points in time 
B)  different samples from the same specific population 
C)  different samples from a population whose members change somewhat 
D)  an entire population at different points in time

Question 19

Survey research is concerned primarily with:

Accepted Answer

A)  explaining phenomena 
B)  determining relationships among variables 
C)  reporting existing conditions 
D)  statistical inference 
A)  explaining phenomena 
B)  determining relationships among variables 
C)  reporting existing conditions 
D)  statistical inference

Question 20

Matching
-Cohort study

Accepted Answer

A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change 
A)  A sample surveyed at one point in time 
B)  A population surveyed at one point in time 
C)  Sample members do not change 
D)  Different samples from a population whose members may change 
E)  Different samples from a population whose members do not change

Exam 17: Survey Research

Which method cannot be used in conjunction with the survey method?

Random sampling of subjects is not possible in survey research design.

Which of the following is a way researchers attempt to reduce nonresponse in survey studies?

An advantage of multiple-choice questions as compared to open-ended questions is that they:

The purpose of most surveys is to:

A cover letter should accomplish all of the following except:

Which of the following questions is most appropriately studied by means of a survey?

Matching -Census

Which of the following is an example of a cross-sectional survey?

In a panel study, the researcher obtains information from:

Matching -Cross-sectional survey

Matching -Trend study

Matching -Panel study

An advantage of open-ended questions as compared to multiple-choice questions is that they:

Which of the following is not likely to distort the results of a survey?

The major problem with mail surveys is the:

That which is studied in a survey is called the "unit of analysis.

The difference between a trend study and a cohort study is that a cohort study obtains data from:

Survey research is concerned primarily with:

Matching -Cohort study

The Nature of Research

The Research Problem

Locating and Reviewing the Literature

Ethics and Research

Variables and Hypotheses

Sampling

Instrumentation

Validity and Reliability

Internal Validity

Descriptive Statistics

Inferential Statistics

Statistics in Perspective

Experimental Research

Single-Subject Research

Correlational Research

Causal-Comparative Research

The Nature of Qualitative Research

Observation and Interviewing

Content Analysis

Ethnographic Research

Historical Research

Mixed-Methods Research

Action Research

Preparing Research Proposals and Reports

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