Soc 497 - Research Methods » Spring 2019 » Chapter 2

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Question #1
Research designed to offer practical solutions to a concrete problem or address the immediate and specific needs of stakeholders (clinicians, practitioners, schools, social service agencies, government, etc).
A.   Applied Research
B.   Action Research
C.   Basic Research
D.   Research Methodology
E.   Evaluation Research
Question #2
In Basic Research, its primary audience are the stakeholders
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
In Basic research it is essential for the study to have immediate relevancy or impact.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
In Applied Research, it important for applied researchers to clearly state their results and translate findings for the non-scientific community.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
One of the constraints of Basic Research is that it is less likely to appear in a peer-reviewed publication.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
Usually applied research reports are only distributed to a few decision makers or practitioners within one organization.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #7
All of the following are the types of Applied Research EXCEPT one:
A.   Action Research
B.   Basic Research
C.   Evaluation Research
D.   Social Impact Research
Question #8
It is an Applied research in which one tries to determine how well a program or policy is working or reaching its goals and objectives. It measures the effectiveness of the program
A.   Basic Research
B.   Evaluation Research
C.   Social Impact Research
D.   Action Research
Question #9
"Do incentive programs offered by companies help improve employee productivity" is an example of which type of applied research
A.   Action Research
B.   Evaluation Research
C.   Basic Research
D.   Social Impact Research
Question #10
It is a type of evaluation research which is a method for judging the worth of a program while the program activities are forming (in progress).
A.   Summative Evaluation
B.   Action Research
C.   Evaluation Research
D.   Formative Evaluation
Question #11
It is the second type of evaluation research which is a method of judging the worth of a program at the end of the program activities (summation)
A.   Evaluation Research
B.   Formative Evaluation
C.   Summative Evaluation
D.   Basic Research
Question #12
A type of applied research in which the primary goal is to facilitate social change or bring about a value oriented political-social goal
A.   Action Research
B.   Basic Research
C.   Social Impact Research
D.   Evaluation Research
Question #13
When a researcher conducts research on the topic of the different causes of sexual harassment and helps women so they do not fall victims of sexual harassment
A.   Basic Research
B.   Evaluation Research
C.   Action Research
D.   Social Impact Research
Question #14
Applied research that documents the likely consequences for various areas of social life if a major new change is introduced into a community.
A.   Social Impact Research
B.   Evaluation Research
C.   Basic Research
D.   Action Research
Question #15
An applied research tool in which one gathers descriptive information about a need issue or concern, including its magnitude, scope and severity.
A.   Research Methodology
B.   Cost Benefit Analysis
C.   Action Research
D.   Needs Assessment
Question #16
An applied research tool economists developed in which monetary value is assigned to the inputs and outcomes of a process, and then the researcher examines the balance between them.
A.   Needs Assessment
B.   Action Research
C.   Cost-Benefit Analysis
D.   Ideal Research
Question #17
When the researcher is independent, has sufficient funds, and complete control over how to conduct the study
A.   Needs Assessment
B.   Cost-Benefit Analysis
C.   Ideal Research
D.   Commissioned Research
Question #18
When the research is funded and conducted at the behest of someone other than the researcher; the person conducting the study often has limited control over the research question, methods of a study, and presentation of the findings.
A.   Ideal Research
B.   Commissioned Research
C.   Research Methodology
D.   Action Research
Question #19
There may be “strings” attached where the researcher may be restricted from examining certain issues, may be told which research techniques to use or which people to contact for the study
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #20
All these are considered as purpose of conducting the research except one
A.   Action
B.   Explanation
C.   Description
D.   Exploration
Question #21
Research in which the primary purpose is to examine an issue that people know little about
A.   Descriptive Research
B.   Exploratory Research
C.   Explanatory Research
D.   Action Research
Question #22
Research in which the primary purpose is to "paint a picture" using words or numbers and present a profile, a classification of types.
A.   Explanatory Research
B.   Exploratory Research
C.   Descriptive Research
D.   Action Research
Question #23
When the study seeks to document the number of wives who cheat on their husbands
A.   Action Research
B.   Descriptive Research
C.   Exploratory Research
D.   Explanatory Research
Question #24
When the study seeks to find the reasons why the wives cheat on their husbands
A.   Descriptive Research
B.   Explanatory Research
C.   Exploratory Research
D.   Action Research
Question #25
research that is an in-depth examination of very few cases at one point in time or across multiple points in time
A.   Case Study Research
B.   Across Case Research
C.   Explanatory Research
D.   Exploratory Research
Question #26
research that is less in-depth but examines features of many cases.
A.   Across Case Research
B.   Descriptive Research
C.   Explanatory Research
D.   Case Study Research
Question #27
Gathers data at one point in time creating a “snapshot” of social life.
A.   Longitudinal Research
B.   Action Research
C.   Exploratory Research
D.   Cross Sectional Research
Question #28
Gathers data at multiple points in time and creates a “moving picture” of events, people, or social relations across time.
A.   Longitudinal Research
B.   Basic Research
C.   Explanatory Research
D.   Cross Sectional Research
Question #29
All these are types of longitudinal Research except one
A.   Cross Sectional Research
B.   Cohort Study
C.   Time Series Research
D.   Panel Study
Question #30
longitudinal research in which data are collected on a category of people (or units) across multiple time points.
A.   Cross Sectional Research
B.   Panel Study
C.   Cohort Study
D.   Time Series Research
Question #31
It is a longitudinal study in which information is collected from the exact same people (or cases) across time.
A.   Panel Study
B.   Cohort Study
C.   Cross Sectional Research
D.   Time Series Research
Question #32
Longitudinal research that traces information about a category of cases or people who shared a common experience at one time period across subsequent time periods.
A.   Time Series Research
B.   Panel Study
C.   Cross Sectional Research
D.   Cohort Study

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