Question 1

To be classified as history,an event must have happened at least ______ years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 12 
A) 15 
B) 7 
C) 10 
D) 12

Question 2

_____ is a possible mistake when comparing variables of units of analysis in which an association among variables of two units may be due to them both actually being part of one large unit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a possible mistake when comparing...

Question 3

______ equivalence is being able to apply the same concept across different cultures or
historical eras.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ equivalence is being able to apply...

Question 4

It is wise to pull all data into one spot and let it be for a while before sorting.This helps the researcher to remain objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A historian usually sees collecting highly accurate historical evidence as a central goal in itself;however,the historical-comparative researcher

Accepted Answer

A) sees the collection of historical evidence as secondary. 
B) sees the collection to be unnecessary. 
C) treats the historical evidence as a secondary goal. 
D) sees the history is a necessary last step in the research continuum. 
A) sees the collection of historical evidence as secondary. 
B) sees the collection to be unnecessary. 
C) treats the historical evidence as a secondary goal. 
D) sees the history is a necessary last step in the research continuum.

Question 6

A common type of distortion that can occur during interpretation of the meaning of events in context is

Accepted Answer

A) episode exaggeration. 
B) episode overestimation. 
C) distinct incompetency. 
D) coherence imposition. 
A) episode exaggeration. 
B) episode overestimation. 
C) distinct incompetency. 
D) coherence imposition.

Question 7

When a researcher's focus shifts,evidence that was once relevant becomes less relevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Historical-comparative researchers often examine and integrate data from two different scales,the small-scale level and the large-scale level.What is another name for the two scales?

Accepted Answer

micro- and

Question 9

A special type of recollection is called a(n)______,which includes a verbal story of a
person's recollections.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A special type of recollection is called...

Question 10

Historical-comparative researchers may examine and integrate data from both the micro and macro levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a researcher uses a person's words or writings about past experiences,this is called using the person's ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a researcher uses a person's words...

Question 12

In comparative studies a specific form of supercontext awareness distortion that treats the researcher's culture and time in history as being the best is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In comparative studies a specific form of...

Question 13

Historical-comparative research does not require a researcher to follow a fixed set of steps;however,it involves several processes that typically START with

Accepted Answer

A) conceptualizing the issue. 
B) acquiring the necessary background. 
C) locating and evaluating the evidence. 
D) organizing the evidence. 
A) conceptualizing the issue. 
B) acquiring the necessary background. 
C) locating and evaluating the evidence. 
D) organizing the evidence.

Question 14

Comparative researchers use several types of data and combine types together in one study.Name four data/research types.

Accepted Answer

comparative field research,exi

Question 15

Internal and external criticism evaluate the ______ and the ______,respectively,of primary source materials

Accepted Answer

A) credibility,authenticity 
B) authenticity,credibility 
C) credibility,discredibility 
D) authenticity,variability 
A) credibility,authenticity 
B) authenticity,credibility 
C) credibility,discredibility 
D) authenticity,variability

Question 16

Grounded theory is used in field research,but is rarely,if ever,used in historical -comparative research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It is best to use historical-comparative research

Accepted Answer

A) when the research question involves the flow of history and/or two or more sociocultural contexts. 
B) when the research question involves historical research only. 
C) when ethnology research is irrelevant. 
D) when the research question involves the flow of history and/or quantitative research. 
A) when the research question involves the flow of history and/or two or more sociocultural contexts. 
B) when the research question involves historical research only. 
C) when ethnology research is irrelevant. 
D) when the research question involves the flow of history and/or quantitative research.

Question 18

What five similarities do field and historical-comparative research studies have in common?

Accepted Answer

They incorporate researcher's

Question 19

Specialists in the field of history devote most of their time and efforts to

Accepted Answer

A) field research. 
B) writing the final report. 
C) gathering and analyzing historical data. 
D) checking their facts. 
A) field research. 
B) writing the final report. 
C) gathering and analyzing historical data. 
D) checking their facts.

Question 20

One limitation of running records is that organizations do not always maintain the records;what is another limitation?

Accepted Answer

Organizations do not

To be classified as history,an event must have happened at least ______ years ago.

_____ is a possible mistake when comparing variables of units of analysis in which an association among variables of two units may be due to them both actually being part of one large unit.

______ equivalence is being able to apply the same concept across different cultures or historical eras.

It is wise to pull all data into one spot and let it be for a while before sorting.This helps the researcher to remain objective.

A historian usually sees collecting highly accurate historical evidence as a central goal in itself;however,the historical-comparative researcher

A common type of distortion that can occur during interpretation of the meaning of events in context is

When a researcher's focus shifts,evidence that was once relevant becomes less relevant.

Historical-comparative researchers often examine and integrate data from two different scales,the small-scale level and the large-scale level.What is another name for the two scales?

A special type of recollection is called a(n)______,which includes a verbal story of a person's recollections.

Historical-comparative researchers may examine and integrate data from both the micro and macro levels.

When a researcher uses a person's words or writings about past experiences,this is called using the person's ______.

In comparative studies a specific form of supercontext awareness distortion that treats the researcher's culture and time in history as being the best is called ______.

Historical-comparative research does not require a researcher to follow a fixed set of steps;however,it involves several processes that typically START with

Comparative researchers use several types of data and combine types together in one study.Name four data/research types.

Internal and external criticism evaluate the and the ,respectively,of primary source materials

Grounded theory is used in field research,but is rarely,if ever,used in historical -comparative research.

It is best to use historical-comparative research

What five similarities do field and historical-comparative research studies have in common?

Specialists in the field of history devote most of their time and efforts to

One limitation of running records is that organizations do not always maintain the records;what is another limitation?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Writing a Research Report

Filters

Exam 11: Looking at the Past and Across Cultures

To be classified as history,an event must have happened at least ______ years ago.

_____ is a possible mistake when comparing variables of units of analysis in which an association among variables of two units may be due to them both actually being part of one large unit.

______ equivalence is being able to apply the same concept across different cultures or historical eras.

It is wise to pull all data into one spot and let it be for a while before sorting.This helps the researcher to remain objective.

A historian usually sees collecting highly accurate historical evidence as a central goal in itself;however,the historical-comparative researcher

A common type of distortion that can occur during interpretation of the meaning of events in context is

When a researcher's focus shifts,evidence that was once relevant becomes less relevant.

Historical-comparative researchers often examine and integrate data from two different scales,the small-scale level and the large-scale level.What is another name for the two scales?

A special type of recollection is called a(n)______,which includes a verbal story of a person's recollections.

Historical-comparative researchers may examine and integrate data from both the micro and macro levels.

When a researcher uses a person's words or writings about past experiences,this is called using the person's ______.

In comparative studies a specific form of supercontext awareness distortion that treats the researcher's culture and time in history as being the best is called ______.

Historical-comparative research does not require a researcher to follow a fixed set of steps;however,it involves several processes that typically START with

Comparative researchers use several types of data and combine types together in one study.Name four data/research types.

Internal and external criticism evaluate the ______ and the ______,respectively,of primary source materials

Grounded theory is used in field research,but is rarely,if ever,used in historical -comparative research.

It is best to use historical-comparative research

What five similarities do field and historical-comparative research studies have in common?

Specialists in the field of history devote most of their time and efforts to

One limitation of running records is that organizations do not always maintain the records;what is another limitation?

Why Do Research

Planning a Study

Becoming an Ethical Researcher

Sampling

Measuring Social Life

The Survey

The Experiment

Research With Non-Reactive Measures

Making Sense of the Numbers

Observing People in Natural Settings

Writing a Research Report

Filters

Internal and external criticism evaluate the and the ,respectively,of primary source materials