Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between H-C research and field research?

Accepted Answer

A)  They incorporate an individual researcher's point of view as part of the research process.
B)  They focus on quantitative methods to achieve results.
C)  They focus on processes,time passage,and sequence.
D)  They use grounded theory. B

Question 2

The historian's main goal is to locate,collect,validate,and analyze primary sources.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Early in the research study,the researcher should think through the topic and develop ideas.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is impossible to begin research without some assumptions,concepts,and theory.
B)  It is possible to write a preliminary report before the research begins.
C)  Once a researcher is set on a topic,it is impossible to change direction because of what he learns from the data.
D)  Often the data fit with original concepts. A

Question 4

What is the most relevant research method for explaining and understanding macro-level events such as sources of racism?

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Question 5

_____ criticism is the manner in which a researcher determines whether a source is fake
or a forgery.

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Question 6

A survey conducted in several countries is called a(n)______ survey.

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Question 7

Discuss ethical ramifications of historical-comparative research.

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Question 8

Primary sources do not need to be verified when using them as sources for a social research study.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

As part of Dr.Mottle's research,she is examining the interaction of a South Korean family 500 years ago.Equivalence will be an issue that she needs to consider.What type of equivalence will most probably need the LEAST consideration in the list below?

Accepted Answer

A)  lexicon
B)  conceptual
C)  context
D)  measurement

Question 10

If two units are actually subparts of a single larger unit,relationships may have a common origin.This could result in possible mistakes or

Accepted Answer

A)  Dalton's problem.
B)  Galway's problem.
C)  Gastad's problem.
D)  Galton's problem.

Question 11

For convenience,most comparative researchers use what as their unit of analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  state
B)  country
C)  continent
D)  nation-state

Question 12

Historical-comparative research integrates macro and ______ levels of data.

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Question 13

A researcher cannot always use the same way of measuring across different cultures or historical eras.This is called ______ equivalence.

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Question 14

Mr.Marsh is not overly concerned about processes.He is most likely conducting

Accepted Answer

A)  historical research.
B)  historical-comparative research.
C)  ethnologic research.
D)  field research.

Question 15

If a researcher uses very different ways of measuring across different cultures,what type of equivalence is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)  measurement equivalence
B)  contextual equivalence
C)  lexicon equivalence
D)  metric equivalence

Question 16

These sources are studies conducted by specialist historians who may have spent many years studying a narrow topic.What are the sources called?

Accepted Answer

A)  books
B)  texts
C)  field notes
D)  secondary sources

Question 17

Four types of types of equivalence include lexicon,conceptual,measurement,and what other type?

Accepted Answer

A)  dictionary
B)  symbiosis
C)  context
D)  design

Question 18

Four types of historical evidence are: primary sources,running records,recollections,and secondary sources.Discuss the pros and cons of each.

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Question 19

The historical-comparative researcher interprets evidence with ______ distortion.

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Question 20

Which of the following questions would be appropriate to ask when determining external criticism?

Accepted Answer

A)  When was the document really created?
B)  Is information in the source consistent with other accounts at that time?
C)  What conditions might have influenced what was included or omitted in a source?
D)  Did the source's author directly witness what it contains or is it secondhand information?

Exam 11: Looking at the Past and Across Cultures