Exam 5: Survey Research: Questionnaires

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The technique is used particularly in ecological studies in order to estimate the size of unknown populations.

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Dummy tables are:

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What are some problems with self-report surveys of delinquen cy or crime commission?

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Self-report surveys of delinquency or crime commission have several limitations and potential problems.

Firstly, they rely on the honesty and accuracy of the respondents. Individuals may underreport their involvement in criminal activities due to social desirability bias or fear of legal consequences. On the other hand, they may also exaggerate their involvement to appear tough or gain status among their peers.

Secondly, there may be issues with the representativeness of the sample. Self-report surveys often rely on convenience samples, which may not accurately reflect the broader population. This can lead to biased results and inaccurate conclusions about the prevalence and nature of delinquent behaviors.

Additionally, there is the potential for response bias, where respondents may selectively disclose certain behaviors while omitting others. This can skew the data and lead to an incomplete understanding of the true extent of delinquency or crime commission.

Furthermore, self-report surveys may not capture certain types of criminal behavior, such as white-collar crimes or organized crime, which are often underreported or not easily disclosed by respondents.

Finally, there are ethical considerations in self-report surveys, particularly when dealing with minors. There may be concerns about the potential harm or legal implications of asking individuals to report their involvement in illegal activities.

In conclusion, while self-report surveys can provide valuable insights into delinquency and crime commission, they are not without their limitations and potential problems. It is important to consider these issues when interpreting and using data from self-report surveys in research and policy-making.

scales are a series of questions that measure truth fulness of respondents in answering a survey.

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surveys are data-gathering methods which involve asking respondents to admit to various behaviors.

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The Drug Use Forecasting Program, while innovative, lacks any means of validation.

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Purposively selected groups of volunteers who are brought together in order to record their reactions or attitudes regarding products, candidate speeches, and the like are:

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What are some ways of increasing responses in mail surveys?

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The offering of financial reward for respondent cooperation is generally a good idea for increasing response rates with all research subjects.

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Offering remuneration in mail surveys is not a useful practice with all populations being surveyed.

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Surveys record either expressed attitudes or claimed behavior and seldom the behavior itself.

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Which of the following is not true with respect to mail questionnaire surveys?

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What are the principal advantages/disadvantages of mail surveys?

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Mail questionnaires:

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Which was not mentioned as a useful preliminary operation prior to mailing the survey?

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Discuss some general guidelines for questionnaire construc tion.

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The major problem with mail surveys is cost.

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In organizing a questionnaire it is best to get sensitive items such as income out of the way early.

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What are the major types of sampling strategies employed in Criminal justice research? What are their relative advantages/disadvantages? When would it be most appropriate to use each?

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"Response set" patterns can be avoided by using reversal questions.

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