Question 1

Which of the following refers to an assignment of numbers to responses?

Accepted Answer

Coding in research methodology refers to the process of assigning numbers or other symbols to answers so that responses can be grouped into a limited number of categories.

Question 2

Which of the following have been suggested in regards to questionnaire wording?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are common suggestions for improving questionnaire wording to ensure clarity, neutrality, and focus on a single issue per question.

Question 3

Which of the following refers to surveys in which subjects are asked to admit to the commission of various delinquent and/or criminal acts.

Accepted Answer

Self-report surveys are designed to ask participants to disclose their own participation in delinquent or criminal behaviors, making them a direct method for gathering data on these activities.

Question 4

Which of the following refers to an exploratory test of an instrument on subjects who are similar to the group to be studied?

Accepted Answer

A pretest is an exploratory test conducted on subjects who are similar to the group to be studied to assess the effectiveness, reliability, or validity of an instrument before it is used in the main study.

Question 5

Which of the following may use statistical probability theory to assess sampling error?

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following involves validation of reported behavior by studying groups whose behavior is already known?

Accepted Answer

Known-matrix validation involves comparing reported behavior against groups whose behavior is already known to validate the accuracy of the reports.

Question 7

Which of the following is considered an excellent tool for gathering data?

Accepted Answer

Survey research is specifically designed for gathering data from a predefined group of respondents to gain information and insights on various topics of interest.

Question 8

Which of the following refers to double-checking the work of coders for accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Coder monitoring involves reviewing the work of coders to ensure accuracy and adherence to coding standards.

Question 9

Which of the following refers to blank tables constructed prior to data gathering that suggest the type of data needed,as well as the type of data analysis?

Accepted Answer

Dummy tables are pre-constructed tables used in research to outline the type of data to be collected and how it will be analyzed, guiding the data gathering process.

Question 10

Which of the following are ways of increasing responses in mail surveys?

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are recognized methods for increasing response rates in mail surveys. Offering remuneration can incentivize participation, good timing ensures the survey reaches respondents when they are most likely to respond, and sponsorship can lend credibility to the survey, encouraging more responses.

Question 11

Which of the following is constructed after the initial rough draft of the questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following refers to a series of questions that measure truthfulness of respondents in answering a survey?

Accepted Answer

Lie scales are designed to measure the likelihood that a respondent is lying or answering truthfully in a survey. They include questions that are designed to catch dishonesty by comparing responses to those typical of truthful or dishonest individuals.

Question 13

Which of the following refers to a transfer sheet in which each box or cell is provided for coded material?

Accepted Answer

A codesheet is a transfer sheet designed with boxes or cells for entering coded material, facilitating the organization and analysis of data.

Question 14

Which of the following attempts to explore questions of cause and effect similar to traditional experimental research?

Accepted Answer

Analytic survey research often attempts to explore questions of cause and effect by analyzing the relationships between variables, similar to traditional experimental research, but without manipulating the variables directly.

Question 15

Which of the following refers to inputting coded material via the keyboard?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard entry specifically refers to the act of inputting data or coded material using a keyboard.

Question 16

Which of the following may be employed by survey research as a means of data-gathering?

Accepted Answer

Survey research can employ various methods for data-gathering, including telephone interviews, mail questionnaires, and field interviews, making "All of the above" the correct choice.

Question 17

Which of the following is related to the use of lie scales and involves measuring the internal consistency of an individual's response by using interlocking items?

Accepted Answer

Internal consistency refers to the reliability of a test or scale, measured by the correlation between different items on the same test, often using techniques like Cronbach's alpha.

Question 18

Which of the following are ways identified by the text of increasing response rates on web surveys?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Which of the following refers to a popular means of conducting surveys that offers wide coverage at a minimum of cost?

Accepted Answer

Mail surveys are known for their cost-effectiveness and wide reach, allowing researchers to distribute questionnaires to a large number of respondents across different locations without the need for direct interaction.

Question 20

Which of the following are considered major problems with self-reporting surveys?

Accepted Answer

Self-reporting surveys often suffer from inaccurate reporting due to factors like memory bias, social desirability bias, and misunderstanding of questions. While they can be costly or intrusive, these are not universally considered major problems compared to the issue of accuracy.

Quiz 5: Survey Research: Questionnaires