Sociology 5313 - Research Methods and Design » Fall 2021 » Quiz 10

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Question #1
When conducting interviews on a field site, a field researcher should
A.   never reveal any personal information about him/herself to anyone being interviewed.
B.   intersperse questions into informal conversations and tailor questions to specific people being interviewed.
C.   always ask the same questions in the same order to each person in a field site.
D.   follow the exact wording of questions and do not improvise.
Question #2
When Dr. Gulley begins field observation, she tries to empty her mind of stereotypes of day care. This helped her to see what was really happening, not only recognizing stereotypes. The process of “emptying her mind” is called
A.   defocusing.
B.   thick description.
C.   presentation of self.
D.   naturalism.
Question #3
A face sheet for a field research interview is
A.   a page with a pictorial representation of each respondent.
B.   a page with information and background characteristics of the interviewee and his or her friends.
C.   a page about the researcher’s role or “face” in the field.
D.   a page on which comments about the interview itself (e.g., tone, difficulties) is recorded.
Question #4
Some of the day care workers at the field research site refused to cooperate or have anything to do with Dr. Gulley, even though she was friendly towards them. This illustrates
A.   the use of breakdown
B.   the use of small favors.
C.   appearance of interest.
D.   freeze outs.
Question #5
Guilty knowledge occurs when
A.   members tell the researcher untruths to purposely mislead or give a false view.
B.   a researcher becomes over involved in the field setting and loses objectivity or the role of researcher to become a complete participant.
C.   a researcher learns about secret illicit or illegal activities during the course of conducting field research.
D.   a person with formal or informal authority controls access to the field setting.
Question #6
When conducting field research, one should
A.   resolve all ethical dilemmas, problems, and issues before entering the field.
B.   disguise or obscure the names of those being studied by using pseudonyms or made-up names.
C.   not expect personal stress or psychological discomfort, but plan for a relaxing and totally enjoyable experience.
D.   never use personal connections or friendships to gain entry into a field setting.
Question #7
When a researcher conducts field research where the research subject is completely unaware of the researcher’s presence, as if the researcher is invisible, it is called
A.   participant as observer.
B.   complete observer.
C.   complete participant.
D.   observer as participant.
Question #8
Researchers use unstructured or intensive interviews in field research in order to
A.   minimize interviewer bias.
B.   obtain easily tabulated data.
C.   gain an in-depth understanding of respondent views and beliefs.
D.   obtain closed-ended responses.
Question #9
Which of the following is TRUE of interviewing in field research?
A.   Interviewers can reveal their personal background or interests to the interviewee to build trust and rapport.
B.   Interviewers must read each question exactly as it appears on the interview questionnaire.
C.   Interviewers should never tailor the question to a specific informant.
D.   Interviewers never use probes or follow-up questions.
Question #10
When studying Masons (a highly secretive social organization) in Milwaukee, Dr. Jonus Rice utilized a family friend, who was a Mason, to get access to the organization’s meetings. Without the family friend, Dr. Rice would not have access to this highly secretive organization. The family friend is called the
A.   gatekeeper.
B.   holder of all that is precious.
C.   concierge.
D.   doorman.

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