Question 1

Quantitative methods implies:

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Quantitative methods involve numerical measurement, generalizability, and the use of statistical analysis to measure data, encompassing all the options provided.

Question 2

Qualitative includes, but is not limited to:

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Qualitative research methods include fieldwork, ethnography, and interviews, among others, as they focus on understanding human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior.

Question 3

Which research paradigm identifies the purpose of research as understanding how meaning is created?

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The interpretive paradigm focuses on understanding how individuals or groups create meaning in their social contexts.

Question 4

Which paradigm has a main goal of instigating social change by revealing the values and behaviors that underlie social interaction?

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The critical paradigm aims to instigate social change by critiquing and challenging the underlying values and power structures in society.

Question 5

Which research paradigm(s) assume(s) that it is impossible to separate the values of the researcher from the topic being studied?

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Both the interpretive and critical paradigms acknowledge that a researcher's values and perspectives can influence the research process and outcomes.

Question 6

Which paradigm(s) assume(s) that there are multiple realities that are socially constructed?

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Both the interpretive and critical paradigms assume that realities are socially constructed and can vary based on individual or group perspectives.

Question 7

Which paradigm(s) relies on rich description?

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Interpretive and critical paradigms both rely on rich description to understand the social world.

Question 8

Which paradigm is associated with the assumption of a singular, objective reality?

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The Social Science paradigm is associated with the assumption of a singular, objective reality, focusing on empirical observation and measurement.

Question 9

Making precise, systematic, and repetitive observations characterizes methodologies associated with which paradigm?

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Social Science methodologies often involve precise, systematic, and repetitive observations to gather empirical data and test hypotheses.

Question 10

Which research paradigm includes generalization and discrimination as the two main processes by which we observe?

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The Social Science paradigm often involves generalization and discrimination as key processes for observing and analyzing patterns and behaviors in a systematic and empirical manner.

Question 11

Sorting objects by their differences refers to

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Discrimination involves recognizing and sorting objects based on their differences or distinct characteristics.

Question 12

A philosophical concept or assumption that things exist in reality separate from our perceptions and interpretation of them is called

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Objectivity refers to the philosophical concept that things exist independently of our perceptions and interpretations.

Question 13

Grouping or categorizing objects together by their similarities refers to

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Generalization is the process of grouping or categorizing objects together by their similarities.

Question 14

Lenses that permit different worldviews and have assumptions about ways of knowing are known as

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Paradigms are frameworks or lenses that encompass specific worldviews and assumptions about knowledge and reality.

Question 15

You are studying how a small group of people makes sense of a new social media app by listening to the stories they tell about their experiences. Your approach to research reflects which methodological way of knowing?

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The answer of You are studying how a small group...

Question 16

You hypothesize that the more college students communicate with their roommates via a particular messaging app, the less they will talk in person to with their roommates. Your approach to research reflects which methodological way of knowing?

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The hypothesis involves a measurable relationship between communication methods, which aligns with the empirical and systematic approach of social science research.

Question 17

You are concerned that several elementary textbooks portray girls doing passive indoor activities while boys are showing doing active outdoor activities and you want to raise your audience's awareness of the values reflected in the portrayals. Your approach to research reflects which methodological way of knowing?

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The critical approach focuses on identifying and challenging power structures, inequalities, and biases in society, such as gender stereotypes in textbooks.

Question 18

When used to enforce rigid, evaluative boundaries, paradigms can

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Rigid paradigms can create silos in research, preventing interdisciplinary collaboration and isolating areas of study.

Question 19

The paradigm you choose for doing research depends on

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The paradigm for research is influenced by the research questions, assumptions about reality, and the context and purpose of the research, making all options relevant.

Question 20

Research paradigms are like methodological "cultures" because

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Research paradigms are like methodological "cultures" because each has its own set of rules, customs, beliefs, and values (A), and crossing these paradigms can lead to more collaborative understandings of communication (C).

Quiz 2: Three Paradigms of Knowing