Question 1

What procedures can help to guard against a socially desirable response when using self-report items?

Accepted Answer

A)  one of the purposes of self-report items is to get socially desirable responses 
B)  ask what they think other people do before asking what they do 
C)  use legal definitions 
D)  ask only a few questions 
A)  one of the purposes of self-report items is to get socially desirable responses 
B)  ask what they think other people do before asking what they do 
C)  use legal definitions 
D)  ask only a few questions

Question 2

In general,the longer a potential respondent delays replying:

Accepted Answer

A)  the more valid their response will be because they are taking their time completing the survey 
B)  the more likely they will respond 
C)  the less likely they will respond 
D)  the less valid their response will be 
A)  the more valid their response will be because they are taking their time completing the survey 
B)  the more likely they will respond 
C)  the less likely they will respond 
D)  the less valid their response will be

Question 3

Which of the following represents a negative item?

Accepted Answer

A)  drugs such as marijuana should not be legalized 
B)  it is fair to say that marijuana is a drug 
C)  unlike alcohol, marijuana does not make the user mean 
D)  marijuana is a more addictive than alcohol 
A)  drugs such as marijuana should not be legalized 
B)  it is fair to say that marijuana is a drug 
C)  unlike alcohol, marijuana does not make the user mean 
D)  marijuana is a more addictive than alcohol

Question 4

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys:

Accepted Answer

A)  response bias is not an issue 
B)  the anonymity of respondents is not guaranteed 
C)  the response rate increases 
D)  none of the above 
A)  response bias is not an issue 
B)  the anonymity of respondents is not guaranteed 
C)  the response rate increases 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Focus groups are most useful

Accepted Answer

A)  when precise generalization to a larger population is essential and the focus groups' participants and the larger population are relatively heterogeneous 
B)  when precise generalization to a larger population is essential and the focus groups' participants and the larger population are relatively homogeneous 
C)  when precise generalization to a larger population is not necessary and the focus groups' participants and the larger population are relatively homogeneous 
D)  when precise generalization to a larger population is not necessary and the focus group participants and the larger population are relatively heterogeneous 
A)  when precise generalization to a larger population is essential and the focus groups' participants and the larger population are relatively heterogeneous 
B)  when precise generalization to a larger population is essential and the focus groups' participants and the larger population are relatively homogeneous 
C)  when precise generalization to a larger population is not necessary and the focus groups' participants and the larger population are relatively homogeneous 
D)  when precise generalization to a larger population is not necessary and the focus group participants and the larger population are relatively heterogeneous

Question 6

If a researcher tries to assess criminal victimization of the poor and disadvantaged,rather than using the term "welfare" in her questionnaire,which of the following is less biased?

Accepted Answer

A)  assistance to the poor 
B)  on the dole 
C)  the underclass 
D)  public nuisance 
A)  assistance to the poor 
B)  on the dole 
C)  the underclass 
D)  public nuisance

Question 7

"Do you support the reduction of property taxes and the construction of a state prison near Atlanta?" is an example of what sort of question?

Accepted Answer

A)  double-barreled 
B)  biased 
C)  negative 
D)  too long 
A)  double-barreled 
B)  biased 
C)  negative 
D)  too long

Question 8

________________questionnaires are generally the least expensive and easiest to complete.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________questionnaires are generally the least expensive and...

Question 9

What is CASI? What advantages and disadvantages does it offer for researchers?

Accepted Answer

CASI stands for Computer-Assisted Self-I

Question 10

Surveys tend to be strong on reliability and ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Surveys tend to be strong on reliability...

Question 11

Which of the following is not an example of an advantage of computer assisted in-person interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)  responses can be quickly entered into data files for analysis 
B)  complex questions can be automated 
C)  questions can be programmed in different languages 
D)  there is no opportunity for follow-up questions 
A)  responses can be quickly entered into data files for analysis 
B)  complex questions can be automated 
C)  questions can be programmed in different languages 
D)  there is no opportunity for follow-up questions

Question 12

In general,survey research is:

Accepted Answer

A)  strong on reliability and strong on validity 
B)  strong on reliability and weak on validity 
C)  weak on reliability and strong on validity 
D)  weak on reliability and weak on validity 
A)  strong on reliability and strong on validity 
B)  strong on reliability and weak on validity 
C)  weak on reliability and strong on validity 
D)  weak on reliability and weak on validity

Question 13

Subsequent questions in series are called _____________questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Subsequent questions in series are called _____________questions....

Question 14

Which of the following is not collected routinely by the British Crime Survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  offender demographics 
B)  self reported drug use 
C)  attitudes toward criminal sentencing 
D)  fear of crime 
A)  offender demographics 
B)  self reported drug use 
C)  attitudes toward criminal sentencing 
D)  fear of crime

Question 15

Survey research is generally weaker on validity and stronger on reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following make surveys a good choice for doing research?

Accepted Answer

A)  surveys can be given only once to the same population because they will learn from the prior survey 
B)  there are many methods of surveys that can be used with any given population 
C)  survey research is appropriate only for exploratory research 
D)  surveys have strong validity 
A)  surveys can be given only once to the same population because they will learn from the prior survey 
B)  there are many methods of surveys that can be used with any given population 
C)  survey research is appropriate only for exploratory research 
D)  surveys have strong validity

Question 17

Bias in questions can be established in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  questions that encourage particular responses 
B)  identify the name of either a prestigious or unpopular agency in the question 
C)  identify the name of either a prestigious or unpopular person in the question 
D)  all of the above 
A)  questions that encourage particular responses 
B)  identify the name of either a prestigious or unpopular agency in the question 
C)  identify the name of either a prestigious or unpopular person in the question 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

Face-to-face interviews are best for complex questions and other specialized needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following represent special problems when giving a self-report questionnaire to an incarcerated population?

Accepted Answer

A)  inmates will admit to criminal acts they have not been charged with 
B)  inmates may be reluctant to admit committing crimes because of legal consequences. 
C)  inmates may have limited reading ability and that would influence their ability to answer questions. 
D)  you may not have considered all the potential responses 
A)  inmates will admit to criminal acts they have not been charged with 
B)  inmates may be reluctant to admit committing crimes because of legal consequences. 
C)  inmates may have limited reading ability and that would influence their ability to answer questions. 
D)  you may not have considered all the potential responses

Question 20

Probably the most important ability for interviewers to have is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  dress in a fashion that is similar to the people being interviewed 
B)  determine very quickly the kind of person the respondent will feel most comfortable with 
C)  rephrase questions so that they make sense to the respondent 
D)  all of the above 
A)  dress in a fashion that is similar to the people being interviewed 
B)  determine very quickly the kind of person the respondent will feel most comfortable with 
C)  rephrase questions so that they make sense to the respondent 
D)  all of the above

What procedures can help to guard against a socially desirable response when using self-report items?

In general,the longer a potential respondent delays replying:

Which of the following represents a negative item?

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys:

Focus groups are most useful

If a researcher tries to assess criminal victimization of the poor and disadvantaged,rather than using the term "welfare" in her questionnaire,which of the following is less biased?

"Do you support the reduction of property taxes and the construction of a state prison near Atlanta?" is an example of what sort of question?

________________questionnaires are generally the least expensive and easiest to complete.

What is CASI? What advantages and disadvantages does it offer for researchers?

Surveys tend to be strong on reliability and ___________.

Which of the following is not an example of an advantage of computer assisted in-person interviews?

In general,survey research is:

Subsequent questions in series are called _____________questions.

Which of the following is not collected routinely by the British Crime Survey?

Survey research is generally weaker on validity and stronger on reliability.

Which of the following make surveys a good choice for doing research?

Bias in questions can be established in which of the following ways?

Face-to-face interviews are best for complex questions and other specialized needs.

Which of the following represent special problems when giving a self-report questionnaire to an incarcerated population?

Probably the most important ability for interviewers to have is the ability to:

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Qualitative-Interviewing

Field-Research

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Interpreting-Data

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Exam 9: Survey Research and Other Ways of Asking Questions

What procedures can help to guard against a socially desirable response when using self-report items?

In general,the longer a potential respondent delays replying:

Which of the following represents a negative item?

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys:

Focus groups are most useful

If a researcher tries to assess criminal victimization of the poor and disadvantaged,rather than using the term "welfare" in her questionnaire,which of the following is less biased?

"Do you support the reduction of property taxes and the construction of a state prison near Atlanta?" is an example of what sort of question?

________________questionnaires are generally the least expensive and easiest to complete.

What is CASI? What advantages and disadvantages does it offer for researchers?

Surveys tend to be strong on reliability and ___________.

Which of the following is not an example of an advantage of computer assisted in-person interviews?

In general,survey research is:

Subsequent questions in series are called _____________questions.

Which of the following is not collected routinely by the British Crime Survey?

Survey research is generally weaker on validity and stronger on reliability.

Which of the following make surveys a good choice for doing research?

Bias in questions can be established in which of the following ways?

Face-to-face interviews are best for complex questions and other specialized needs.

Which of the following represent special problems when giving a self-report questionnaire to an incarcerated population?

Probably the most important ability for interviewers to have is the ability to:

Crime Criminal-Justice And-Scientific-Inquiry

Theory and Criminal Justice Research

Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

General Issues In Research Design

Concepts Operationalization And-Measurement

Measuring-Crime

Experimental and Quasi Experimental Designs

Sampling

Qualitative-Interviewing

Field-Research

Agency Records Content Analysis And Secondary Data

Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis

Interpreting-Data

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