Question 1

Mail surveys are the only method used in studies using self-administered questionnaires.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys. Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Higher response rates. 
B)  There is generally a smaller number of 'don't knows' and 'no answers.'​ 
C)  There are a smaller number of relevant responses given.​ 
D)  Observations can be made.​ 
A)  ​Higher response rates. 
B)  There is generally a smaller number of 'don't knows' and 'no answers.'​ 
C)  There are a smaller number of relevant responses given.​ 
D)  Observations can be made.​

Question 3

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the anonymity of respondents can no longer be guaranteed. 
B)  more thoughtful answers are usually provided by those who wait until the follow-up to respond.​ 
C)  response rates typically increase.​ 
D)  response bias can no longer be estimated.​ 
A)  ​the anonymity of respondents can no longer be guaranteed. 
B)  more thoughtful answers are usually provided by those who wait until the follow-up to respond.​ 
C)  response rates typically increase.​ 
D)  response bias can no longer be estimated.​

Question 4

The standardization of the data collected represents a special strength of survey research.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Dress down so as to appear as if they live in that neighborhood. 
B)  Read questionnaire items verbatim.​ 
C)  ​Never probe into unclear responses to see if respondents meant what the interviewers think they meant. 
D)  Wear formal attire.​ 
A)  ​Dress down so as to appear as if they live in that neighborhood. 
B)  Read questionnaire items verbatim.​ 
C)  ​Never probe into unclear responses to see if respondents meant what the interviewers think they meant. 
D)  Wear formal attire.​

Question 6

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online surveys.​

Accepted Answer

Online surveys have become increasingly

Question 7

Assume that the following would be reasonable conversational questions/statements based on a respondent's previous statement about preferring to live on the streets. Which is a good probe?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​"In what way is living on the streets better?" 
B)  "How is living on the streets better?"​ 
C)  "Tell me more about why living on the streets is better."​ 
D)  "How do you mean living on the streets is better?"​ 
A)  ​"In what way is living on the streets better?" 
B)  "How is living on the streets better?"​ 
C)  "Tell me more about why living on the streets is better."​ 
D)  "How do you mean living on the streets is better?"​

Question 8

In contrast to interviews, self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​being more effective in dealing with complicated issues. 
B)  ​producing fewer incomplete questions. 
C)  dealing with the context of social life.​ 
D)  handling sensitive issues more effectively.​ 
A)  ​being more effective in dealing with complicated issues. 
B)  ​producing fewer incomplete questions. 
C)  dealing with the context of social life.​ 
D)  handling sensitive issues more effectively.​

Question 9

Whenever the interview contains open-ended questions, it is important that the interviewer summarize and paraphrase what has been said so that a more meaningful interpretation can be given to the data.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify three do's and three don'ts among the tips for conducting online surveys.​

Accepted Answer

Do's:
1. Clearly define the purpose of t

Mail surveys are the only method used in studies using self-administered questionnaires.

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys. Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,

The standardization of the data collected represents a special strength of survey research.

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online surveys.

Assume that the following would be reasonable conversational questions/statements based on a respondent's previous statement about preferring to live on the streets. Which is a good probe?

In contrast to interviews, self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of

Whenever the interview contains open-ended questions, it is important that the interviewer summarize and paraphrase what has been said so that a more meaningful interpretation can be given to the data.

Identify three do's and three don'ts among the tips for conducting online surveys.

Why Study Research

Evidence-Based Practice

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Comparing Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Measurement

Constructing Measurement Instruments

Causal Inference and Experimental Designs

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Sampling

Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Qualitative Research: General Principles

Qualitative Research: Specific Methods

Qualitative Data Analysis

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Writing Research Proposals and Reports

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Exam 16: Survey Research

Mail surveys are the only method used in studies using self-administered questionnaires.​

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys. Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?​

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,​

The standardization of the data collected represents a special strength of survey research.​

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:​

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online surveys.​

Assume that the following would be reasonable conversational questions/statements based on a respondent's previous statement about preferring to live on the streets. Which is a good probe?​

In contrast to interviews, self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of​

Whenever the interview contains open-ended questions, it is important that the interviewer summarize and paraphrase what has been said so that a more meaningful interpretation can be given to the data.​

Identify three do's and three don'ts among the tips for conducting online surveys.​

Why Study Research

Evidence-Based Practice

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Comparing Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Measurement

Constructing Measurement Instruments

Causal Inference and Experimental Designs

Quasi-Experimental Designs

Single-Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Sampling

Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Qualitative Research: General Principles

Qualitative Research: Specific Methods

Qualitative Data Analysis

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Writing Research Proposals and Reports

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Mail surveys are the only method used in studies using self-administered questionnaires.

Interview surveys have a number of advantages over mail surveys. Which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys,

The standardization of the data collected represents a special strength of survey research.

Professionals who are conducting survey interviews in very poor neighborhoods should:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online surveys.

Assume that the following would be reasonable conversational questions/statements based on a respondent's previous statement about preferring to live on the streets. Which is a good probe?

In contrast to interviews, self-administered questionnaires have the advantage of

Whenever the interview contains open-ended questions, it is important that the interviewer summarize and paraphrase what has been said so that a more meaningful interpretation can be given to the data.

Identify three do's and three don'ts among the tips for conducting online surveys.