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AA1083: Introduction to Research - Midterm Review 2019
AA1083: Introduction to Research - Midterm Review 2019
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1
Which type of research frequently involves the inductive method?
use of existing data
quantitative / surveys
experiments
qualitative / field research
2
Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative for another phase is known as...
mixed methods research
basic research
quantitative research
action research
3
Which of the following is an example of a quantitative research question?
how many clients recieving our agency services are homeless?
what proportion of combat veterans have addictions?
all of the above
are more women or men in our city homelessness?
4
"Standing on the shoulders of giants" refers to...
none of the above
the importance of research
a fun party game social workers enjoy
using research to pick up where other researchers have left off
5
What is the main benefit of obtaining data through qualitative research?
It ensures confidentiality of data
Respondents provide rich data in their own words
It is quick and simple to interpret
Large quantities of data can be measured
6
What is diversity in research theories?
accomodation of alternate theories
having a wide range of theories
applicability to a wide range of people
having multiple theories about one topic
7
Vulnerable research participants require special provisions.
no, all participants must be treated the exact same or it affects results
none of the above
maybe, it depends on the situation
yes, it is a researcher's responsibility to protect all participants
8
Which research method is MOST likely to use closed questions?
Participant observation
Structured interview
Questionnaire
Unstructured interview
9
To include a participant in a study, the researcher must obtain an informed consent.
False
True
10
The three conditions of causal relationships include which of these statements?
the variables must be described using numbers
the change must be caused by an extraneous variable
the dependent variable must come before the independent variable in time
the independent variable must occur before the dependent variable in time
11
What is NOT a method of qualitative research?
field studies
case studies
experimental design
participant observation
12
Treating all clients and research participants fairly and equitably is the principle of...
autonomy
non-malificence
beneficience
justice
13
The purpose of a peer review is to ensure that...
research methods and results meet standards set by scientific community
the results of an experiment are correct
all research is funded
all results are published
14
Popular sources of information are written for a general audience and are peer-reviewed.
True
False
15
Which of these is an example of a close-ended / forced response question?
Tell me about your child's strengths.
Tell me about your parenting challenges.
Please describe your child's behaviour at home.
What is your child’s birth date?
16
Ethical safeguards in research do NOT include...
appropriately credentialed researchers
informed consent
appropriate payment of participants
confidentiality
17
Agency staff who deliver the programs are always best to study and report on the effectiveness of the programs.
True
False
18
Deductive reasoning...
Using specifics to reach a general goal.
A mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
Moves from general principles to a specific conclusion.
Devoting time and attention to acquiring knowledge.
19
What is a central source of knowledge for social workers?
intuition
supervisor critiques
scientific research
written resources
20
A variable is something that cannot be measured.
True
False
21
Which level of measurement has no fixed zero point?
Ratio
Nominal
Ordinal
Interval
22
Why should we carry out a literature review?
We don't need to
The professor said so
It is important
It gives research a clear focus and highlights any gaps
23
Do all experiments have to pass an ethics board before they commence?
Only if the experiment involves children
No, not ever
Only for medical research
Yes, no exceptions
24
Disadvantages of quantitative research include...
it is hard to replicate the research
standard questions can lead to structural bias
none of the above
statistical analysis cannot be used
25
A research study topic can focus on...
social problems only
practice issues only
currently unsolved problems
almost anything
26
Issues with survey research include...
You cannot change the survey once it has launched
People don't fully read the questions
People don't finish surveys (skewed data, survey fatigue)
All of these
27
Identify the level of measurement: Gender
Ordinal
Interval
Ratio
Nominal
28
A Likert scale is typically used in...
questionnaires
case studies
lab experiments
interviews
29
Which website would you choose for academic research?
People Magazine
A personal blog
A corporate website
none of the above
30
Which of the following best describes ethics in research?
It evaluates the effects of reliability and validity.
It is a written list of questions used to collect data.
It explains why something has occurred in a particular way.
It is the moral principles that direct actions
31
Social workers have these roles with respect to research (choose as many as apply)
gatekeeper
advocate
producer
consumer
32
Researcher presence that interferes with subject response or behaviours...
is easily remediated
is known as negative affect
can invalidate the research project
is known as reactivity
33
What is reliability?
The test measures the same way each time it’s used
Being able to trust the researcher
A ruler
The test measures differently each time
34
The independent variable is the "effect".
True
False
35
What is the correct order of steps for conducting research?
Planning, interpreting, conducting, presenting
Interpreting, Planning, Presenting, Conducting
Planning, conducting, interpreting, presenting
Presenting , conducting, interpreting
36
Anonymity and confidentially are different. If results are confidential, the researcher...
does not know the identify of subjects
none of these are correct
does not gather any identifying info (like age, gender)
knows the subject's identity and data but keeps it secret
37
The first step in operationalizing a concept is...
describing the variable
defining the variable
identifying the concept's operational variables
identifying the concept
38
Research funding sources can impact researcher ethics and bias.
False
True
39
Validity is which of these?
measures the distance between concepts
the extent that an assessment measures what it claims to measure
ensuring participants understand the research
ensuring the researcher is competent
40
Which individuals are qualified to peer review a biology experiment?
The chemistry teacher across the hall
People about the same age
Other expert biologists
Physics professors
41
Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research question?
how effective is our agency in reducing homelessness?
all of the above
how many clients receiving agency services are homeless?
how do homeless men feel about being homeless?
42
Qualitative data comes in the form of numbers.
True
False
43
Which of the following are important ethical considerations within research?
Right to withdraw
Voluntary participation
All of the above
Anonymity
44
Extraneous variables are not considered in the research hypothesis.
False
True
45
Research type: Summarize a week of observations of your local police dept.
explanatory
applicative
descriptive
explorative
46
Why do social workers need research?
Intervention processes require research
Many essential SW tasks require research
They don't
To validate their programs for funding sources
47
Ways to protect your subject in your research include...
Subject anonymity
Publish their names
Subject informed consent
Data confidentiality
48
Validity and reliability are the same thing.
True
False
49
The first step in conducting a literature review is to...
Identify key words and concepts.
Ask your teacher.
Locate materials.
Read a lot.
50
It is more important for a social worker to be a producer of research rather than a consumer of research.
False
True
51
In Indigenous research, research approaches should aim to __________ research participants.
Explore
Empower
Exclude
Conceptualize
52
Researcher values can contribute to bias in research.
False
True
53
What is the purpose of conducting research?
All of the above
Advance knowledge and educate others
Inform practice
Increase understanding
54
Qualitative research is...
a waste of time for social workers
linear, structured, specific, deductive
quick and easy to conduct
flexible, circular, inductive
55
Research asking victims of crime about their experiences has the potential to cause...
falsification of data
psychological harm to participants
crime rates to increase
physical trauma to researcher
56
Which of these is NOT a kind of research?
Explanatory
Exploratory
Descriptive
Informal
57
Name the four levels of measurement.
None of the above
Categories, temperature, ranking, and ratings
Gender, Religion, Color, and quality
Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, and Ratio
58
What does research do?
describes & defines
evaluates
all of these
measures
59
Which of the following is NOT an academic way of disseminating research findings.
Newspaper Articles
Poster Sessions
Conference Presentations
Journal Articles
60
_____ can be best defined as misrepresenting another's work as one's own.
Extortion
Plagiarism
Misconduct
Possession
61
Research studies that follow strict ethical guidelines typically address the required balance of risks and benefits.
False
True
62
APA stands for the Authoritative Psychiatric Academy.
False
True
63
Which of these is an example of ways to conduct primary research?
Magazines
Internet
Books
Interviews
64
Qualitative Research focuses on the following...
data that can be mathematically manipulated
precise data
surveys
quality, depth, and emotion
65
A Likert scale is a set of response categories...
for forced-response questions with qualitative answers
that proceed on a scale from one extreme to the opposite
for open-ended questions
that proceed inversely on a scale
66
Literature review can be considered secondary research.
True
False
67
Identify the level of measurement: Year of Graduation
Ratio
Interval
Nominal
Ordinal
68
A research problem is understood by...
the concepts that give it form
the opinions of fellow researchers
the outcomes
measurement
69
A variable adds something important to a concept because it...
provides options
drives varying outcomes
provides a means of measuring the concept
provides a way to change the research project's direction
70
Research that has involved the collection of original data by the researcher(s) is known as...
HYPOTHESIS
RELIABILITY
SECONDARY RESEARCH
PRIMARY RESEARCH
71
Which of the following is NOT a section in an APA paper?
Methods
Arguments
Abstract
Discussion
72
The "ratio" level of measurement has an absolute zero.
False
True
73
What is the last step of experimental research?
compare measurements
hypothesize
interpret results and draw conclusions
experiment
74
What basic ethical principals are relevant to conducting research?
Respect for persons
Justice
All of the above
Beneficence (benefiting others)
75
Which is not a phase of the Research Process?
Planning
Creating
Conducting
Scheming
76
Which of the following research topics is too large for an individual researcher?
child psychiatric care for female foster children in a large agency
the problem of wait time for psychaitric consult for children at 1 clinic
psychiatric care effects on boys with ADHD in 3 community schools
child psychiatric care in the USA
77
True or False: You should use open-ended questions when attempting to gather quantitative data.
True
False
78
PHIPA stands for...
none of the above
Personal Health Information Protection Act
Protected Health Informed Patient Act
Personal Hazard Information Protection Association
79
What is an important benefit of scientific research as applied to social work practice?
implementation
measurement
accountability
transparency
80
Generalizing research results means....
manipulating the results to meet researcher needs
inferring that study findings from a sample apply to a larger population
making general statements in the research
using results from multiple studies to make decisions
81
What is quantitative research?
Research data that provides numerical insights
Research that has to be paid for and is not free
Data on opinions and behaviours
Research that is obtained from surveys
82
Ensuring the anonymity of your research participants is what kind of consideration?
Practical
none of these
Ethical
Theoretical
83
Inductive reasoning...
The action of thinking about something in a logical way
Pertains to the rights and wrongs of human conduct
Using your brain
Moves from specific instances to reach a generalized conclusion.
84
Informed consent means your research participants...
Know the risks & expectations and are participating voluntarily
Don't have a clue what's going on
Are aware of what every other respondent has said
Will receive a financial incentive for their involvement
85
Risks to research participants may include...
there are no risks
psychological
numerical
physical
86
What are open-ended questions?
a simple question
a question the customer will want to answer
an easy to answer question
a question that cannot be answered simply "yes" or "no"
87
When searching for information online, social workers should consider....
who the author is and what their credentials are
all of the above
who the website is hosted by
if the website offers current information
88
Qualitative methods are considered to be as valid as quantitative methods.
False
True
