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.   Evaluation Research
D.   Basic Research
E.   Research Methodology
Question #2
In Basic Research, its primary audience are the stakeholders
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
All of the following are the types of Applied Research EXCEPT one:
A.   Evaluation Research
B.   Action Research
C.   Social Impact Research
D.   Basic 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.   Social Impact Research
B.   Evaluation Research
C.   Basic 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.   Social Impact Research
B.   Basic Research
C.   Action Research
D.   Evaluation 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.   Action Research
B.   Summative Evaluation
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.   Basic Research
B.   Evaluation Research
C.   Formative Evaluation
D.   Summative Evaluation
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.   Social Impact Research
B.   Evaluation Research
C.   Basic Research
D.   Action 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.   Evaluation Research
B.   Social Impact Research
C.   Basic Research
D.   Action 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.   Basic Research
B.   Social Impact Research
C.   Evaluation 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.   Needs Assessment
B.   Research Methodology
C.   Cost Benefit Analysis
D.   Action Research
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.   Ideal Research
B.   Cost-Benefit Analysis
C.   Needs Assessment
D.   Action Research
Question #17
When the researcher is independent, has sufficient funds, and complete control over how to conduct the study
A.   Commissioned Research
B.   Needs Assessment
C.   Ideal Research
D.   Cost-Benefit Analysis
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.   Action Research
C.   Commissioned Research
D.   Research Methodology
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.   Description
B.   Action
C.   Explanation
D.   Exploration
Question #21
Research in which the primary purpose is to examine an issue that people know little about
A.   Exploratory Research
B.   Action Research
C.   Explanatory Research
D.   Descriptive 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.   Action Research
B.   Exploratory Research
C.   Explanatory Research
D.   Descriptive Research
Question #23
When the study seeks to document the number of wives who cheat on their husbands
A.   Descriptive Research
B.   Explanatory Research
C.   Action Research
D.   Exploratory Research
Question #24
When the study seeks to find the reasons why the wives cheat on their husbands
A.   Exploratory Research
B.   Explanatory Research
C.   Descriptive 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.   Across Case Research
B.   Explanatory Research
C.   Exploratory Research
D.   Case Study Research
Question #26
research that is less in-depth but examines features of many cases.
A.   Case Study Research
B.   Explanatory Research
C.   Descriptive Research
D.   Across Case Research
Question #27
Gathers data at one point in time creating a “snapshot” of social life.
A.   Action Research
B.   Longitudinal 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.   Cross Sectional Research
B.   Basic Research
C.   Explanatory Research
D.   Longitudinal Research
Question #29
All these are types of longitudinal Research except one
A.   Time Series Research
B.   Cohort Study
C.   Panel Study
D.   Cross Sectional Research
Question #30
longitudinal research in which data are collected on a category of people (or units) across multiple time points.
A.   Time Series Research
B.   Cohort Study
C.   Cross Sectional Research
D.   Panel Study
Question #31
It is a longitudinal study in which information is collected from the exact same people (or cases) across time.
A.   Cohort Study
B.   Panel 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.   Cross Sectional Research
B.   Time Series Research
C.   Cohort Study
D.   Panel Study

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