Question 1

Which of the following research methods is best for establishing internal validity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experiments 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Participant observation 
D)  Focus groups 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Experiments 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Participant observation 
D)  Focus groups 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

When considering its relative merits as a research method, surveys have:

Accepted Answer

A)  High measurement validity, high generalizability, and reasonable causal validity 
B)  Low measurement validity, but high generalizability and causal validity 
C)  High measurement validity, but low generalizability and causal validity 
D)  Low measurement validity and generalizability, but high causal validity 
E)  High measurement validity, low generalizability, and almost no causal validity 
A)  High measurement validity, high generalizability, and reasonable causal validity 
B)  Low measurement validity, but high generalizability and causal validity 
C)  High measurement validity, but low generalizability and causal validity 
D)  Low measurement validity and generalizability, but high causal validity 
E)  High measurement validity, low generalizability, and almost no causal validity

Question 3

In reviewing a research article, which is not a criteria used to assess its quality?

Accepted Answer

A)  What is the basic question being posed? 
B)  Is the theoretical approach appropriate? 
C)  Is the literature review adequate? 
D)  Does the research design suit the question? 
E)  Do you agree with the hypothesis? 
A)  What is the basic question being posed? 
B)  Is the theoretical approach appropriate? 
C)  Is the literature review adequate? 
D)  Does the research design suit the question? 
E)  Do you agree with the hypothesis?

Question 4

A research proposal would not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  A literature review 
B)  A methodological plan 
C)  A statement of limitations 
D)  A summary of findings 
E)  Pilot study results 
A)  A literature review 
B)  A methodological plan 
C)  A statement of limitations 
D)  A summary of findings 
E)  Pilot study results

Question 5

A good literature review does all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Indentifies gaps in the literature 
B)  Provides ideas for how to design new research 
C)  Liberally uses direct quotes from other articles 
D)  Uses up to date and classic research 
E)  Is selective in articles included 
A)  Indentifies gaps in the literature 
B)  Provides ideas for how to design new research 
C)  Liberally uses direct quotes from other articles 
D)  Uses up to date and classic research 
E)  Is selective in articles included

Question 6

In a research report, in which section do you include copies of the instruments used?

Accepted Answer

A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The findings section 
C)  The discussion section 
D)  The conclusion section 
E)  The appendixes 
A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The findings section 
C)  The discussion section 
D)  The conclusion section 
E)  The appendixes

Question 7

What is the difference between an abstract and a conclusion in terms of content?

Accepted Answer

a short abstract at the beginning that s

Question 8

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of experimental designs, surveys, and qualitative methods. Provide concrete examples of research questions that are appropriate for each type of research method.

Accepted Answer

From different methods, we learn differe

Question 9

Research proposals should not include data from a pilot study, because these data are likely to be unrepresentative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a research proposal, in which section do you detail how you will collect data?

Accepted Answer

A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The literature review 
C)  The methodological plan 
D)  The ethics statement 
E)  The statement of limitations 
A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The literature review 
C)  The methodological plan 
D)  The ethics statement 
E)  The statement of limitations

Question 11

Which of the following research methods is best at creating and refining complex concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surveys 
B)  Field experiments 
C)  Qualitative methods 
D)  Secondary data analysis 
E)  Statistics 
A)  Surveys 
B)  Field experiments 
C)  Qualitative methods 
D)  Secondary data analysis 
E)  Statistics

Question 12

Melbin "Night as Frontier" study (1978) used field experiments to test their hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When assessing previous research, which should you not consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  Review process for the journal 
B)  Author's reputation 
C)  Author's past research 
D)  Reputation of the university where the author works 
E)  How research was funded 
A)  Review process for the journal 
B)  Author's reputation 
C)  Author's past research 
D)  Reputation of the university where the author works 
E)  How research was funded

Question 14

In a research proposal, in which section do you identify how you will respond to working with human subjects in a responsible manner?

Accepted Answer

A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The literature review 
C)  The methodological plan 
D)  The ethics statement 
E)  The statement of limitations 
A)  The introductory statement 
B)  The literature review 
C)  The methodological plan 
D)  The ethics statement 
E)  The statement of limitations

Question 15

What is the purpose of a literature review in a proposal and a research report?

Accepted Answer

a good literature review is the foundati

Question 16

Surveys have limited use for understanding context and mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How does your audience affect the way that you will write up a research report?

Accepted Answer

An important principle for the

Question 18

Which of the following is a guideline to writing a conclusions section?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distinguish clearly your own opinion of prior research from conclusions of the authors of the articles you have reviewed 
B)  Make it clear when your own approach is based on the theoretical framework you are using rather than on the results of prior research 
C)  Acknowledge the potential limitations of any empirical research project 
D)  Both a and b 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Distinguish clearly your own opinion of prior research from conclusions of the authors of the articles you have reviewed 
B)  Make it clear when your own approach is based on the theoretical framework you are using rather than on the results of prior research 
C)  Acknowledge the potential limitations of any empirical research project 
D)  Both a and b 
E)  All of the above

Question 19

When critiquing the methods of published research, which two elements are most important to assess?

Accepted Answer

A)  Independent and dependent variables 
B)  Measurement approach and sampling strategy 
C)  Date of publication and length of article 
D)  Model tested and variables used 
E)  Hypothesis and Conclusion 
A)  Independent and dependent variables 
B)  Measurement approach and sampling strategy 
C)  Date of publication and length of article 
D)  Model tested and variables used 
E)  Hypothesis and Conclusion

Question 20

The ability to use preexisting, reliable measures is a major strength of which type of research method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experiments 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Participant observation 
D)  Focus groups 
E)  Field experiments 
A)  Experiments 
B)  Surveys 
C)  Participant observation 
D)  Focus groups 
E)  Field experiments

Which of the following research methods is best for establishing internal validity?

When considering its relative merits as a research method, surveys have:

In reviewing a research article, which is not a criteria used to assess its quality?

A research proposal would not include:

A good literature review does all of the following except:

In a research report, in which section do you include copies of the instruments used?

What is the difference between an abstract and a conclusion in terms of content?

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of experimental designs, surveys, and qualitative methods. Provide concrete examples of research questions that are appropriate for each type of research method.

Research proposals should not include data from a pilot study, because these data are likely to be unrepresentative.

In a research proposal, in which section do you detail how you will collect data?

Which of the following research methods is best at creating and refining complex concepts?

Melbin "Night as Frontier" study (1978) used field experiments to test their hypotheses.

When assessing previous research, which should you not consider:

In a research proposal, in which section do you identify how you will respond to working with human subjects in a responsible manner?

What is the purpose of a literature review in a proposal and a research report?

Surveys have limited use for understanding context and mechanism.

How does your audience affect the way that you will write up a research report?

Which of the following is a guideline to writing a conclusions section?

When critiquing the methods of published research, which two elements are most important to assess?

The ability to use preexisting, reliable measures is a major strength of which type of research method?

Science, Society, and Social Research

The Process and Problems of Social Research

Ethics in Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling and Generalizability

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Elementary Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, Listening

Qualitative Data Analysis

Unobtrusive Measures

Filters

Exam 12: Evaluation Research

Which of the following research methods is best for establishing internal validity?

When considering its relative merits as a research method, surveys have:

In reviewing a research article, which is not a criteria used to assess its quality?

A research proposal would not include:

A good literature review does all of the following except:

In a research report, in which section do you include copies of the instruments used?

What is the difference between an abstract and a conclusion in terms of content?

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of experimental designs, surveys, and qualitative methods. Provide concrete examples of research questions that are appropriate for each type of research method.

Research proposals should not include data from a pilot study, because these data are likely to be unrepresentative.

In a research proposal, in which section do you detail how you will collect data?

Which of the following research methods is best at creating and refining complex concepts?

Melbin "Night as Frontier" study (1978) used field experiments to test their hypotheses.

When assessing previous research, which should you not consider:

In a research proposal, in which section do you identify how you will respond to working with human subjects in a responsible manner?

What is the purpose of a literature review in a proposal and a research report?

Surveys have limited use for understanding context and mechanism.

How does your audience affect the way that you will write up a research report?

Which of the following is a guideline to writing a conclusions section?

When critiquing the methods of published research, which two elements are most important to assess?

The ability to use preexisting, reliable measures is a major strength of which type of research method?

Science, Society, and Social Research

The Process and Problems of Social Research

Ethics in Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling and Generalizability

Causation and Experimental Design

Survey Research

Elementary Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, Listening

Qualitative Data Analysis

Unobtrusive Measures

Filters