Deck 1: Why We Do Research

Question 1

For each of the following statements describe the everyday thinking potential problem (biased question, limited sampling, selective perception, or inaccurate generalization):
-"What did you think about that incredible movie?"

Answer 1

biased question

Question 2

For each of the following statements describe the everyday thinking potential problem (biased question, limited sampling, selective perception, or inaccurate generalization):
-"None of my friends like the new teacher."

Answer 2

limited sampling

Question 3

For each of the following statements describe the everyday thinking potential problem (biased question, limited sampling, selective perception, or inaccurate generalization):
-"How could you not see that horrible jacket she wore to work?"

Answer 3

selective perception

Question 4

For each of the following statements describe the everyday thinking potential problem (biased question, limited sampling, selective perception, or inaccurate generalization):
-"Women really hate sexism in TV advertisements. I heard the spokesperson for the National Organization of Women speak out on our local TV station against them.

Question 5

Which one is not a characteristic of scientific thinking?

A) selective perception
B) systematic observations
C) replication
D) intersubjectivity

Question 6

What are three elements necessary to conclude a cause and effect relationship exists?

Question 7

A study designed to assess whether the new dress code policy at work has affected the sense of professionalism would be an example of

A) exploratory study
B) content analysis
C) descriptive research
D) evaluation research

Question 8

The primary purpose of descriptive research is to provide the reasons why or how some social phenomenon occurred.

Question 9

Which one of the following is an example of qualitative research?

A) distributing questionnaires to a large group of respondents
B) creating a control group to compare results
C) organizing a focus group to explore a topic
D) analyzing findings using statistical measurements

Question 10

Define the following terms:
-triangulation

Question 11

Define the following terms:
-content analysis

Question 12

Define the following terms:
-research design

Question 13

The two groups used in most experimental research designs are called the:

A) focus and experimental groups
B) control and experimental groups
C) exploratory and explanation groups
D) systematic and control groups

Question 14

Intersubjectivity refers to

A) when people with differing perspectives collectively agree on a particular interpretation of data
B) the process of making research objective
C) selective interpretation and how people differ in their interpretations
D) a type of overgeneralization

Question 15

A goal of some research is the ability to predict. Which one of the following types of research is most suited for predicting behavior and other outcomes?

A) exploratory research
B) descriptive research
C) explanatory research
D) qualitative research