Question 1

_____ is a research method that aims to provide a complete,probing description of a human society.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research is the method that aims to provide a complete, probing description of a human society. This method involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data, such as interviews, observations, and visual materials, to gain an in-depth understanding of a particular phenomenon or culture. Lithography is a technique used in printing and engraving, content analysis is a method of analyzing written or recorded communication, and an experiment is a research method used to test a hypothesis by manipulating one or more variables.

Question 2

Which of the following relationships suggests a positive correlation?

Accepted Answer

A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. In choice A, as the number of sexual partners increases, the number of sexually transmitted diseases contracted also increases, indicating a positive correlation.

Question 3

You want to measure the impact of the media in some way.You sample several advice columns found in "Playboy" and "Playgirl" and compare the various types of questions asked and the types of advice given.You are carrying out a(n):

Accepted Answer

Content analysis involves systematically analyzing and interpreting the content of various forms of media, such as advice columns, in order to understand patterns and trends. In this scenario, the researcher is looking at the types of questions asked and the types of advice given in Playboy and Playgirl magazines, which is a form of content analysis.

Question 4

In order to study the sexual behaviour of the people of Mangaia,a researcher lived for many months within the community.He directly observed their behaviour and also conducted several interviews.This method of research can be best described as _____.

Accepted Answer

The researcher lived within the community and directly observed their behavior and conducted interviews, which indicates that the researcher used the participant-observer technique to study the sexual behavior of the people of Mangaia.

Question 5

Which of the following is a qualitative research method?

Accepted Answer

Interviews are a qualitative research method as they involve open-ended questions and allow for in-depth exploration of topics and experiences. Eye-tracking and experimentation are quantitative research methods that involve measuring and analyzing numerical data. Direct observation can be either qualitative or quantitative depending on the approach and data collected.

Question 6

On April 1^st,a sexual behaviour questionnaire is administered to a sample of adults.On April 15^th,the same group of adults responds to the same questionnaire again.The group's second round of responses is exactly identical to their original answers.Which of the following is likely to be true in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Test-retest reliability refers to the consistency of a measure over time. A perfect test-retest reliability coefficient is +1.0, indicating that the same group of individuals obtain the same scores on a measure given twice. In this situation, the group's second round of responses is exactly identical to their original answers, suggesting that the test has high test-retest reliability. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Question 7

While doing a content analysis,you train four people to analyze the data for you.When they finish,you run a statistical program that measures how well they agreed with one another's analysis of the same data.You are measuring their:

Accepted Answer

Inter-coder reliability is the degree of agreement between two or more coders or raters when coding or rating the same phenomenon. In this scenario, the statistical program is measuring the agreement between the four people's analysis of the same data, which is an example of inter-coder reliability. The other options are not relevant to measuring agreement between multiple coders in content analysis.

Question 8

Which of the following is a standard technique used to understand the impact of mass media on sexuality?

Accepted Answer

Content analysis is a standard technique used to understand the impact of mass media on sexuality. In content analysis, researchers examine media content, such as television shows, movies, and advertisements, to identify patterns and themes related to sexuality. This can help researchers identify how sexuality is portrayed in the media and how these portrayals might influence individuals' attitudes and behaviors related to sexuality. Web-based surveys, magazine surveys, and direct observation are not typically used in this type of research.

Question 9

You want to understand the impact that prime time TV shows have on young girls' body image.Which of the following methods is most likely to suit the requirements of your study?

Accepted Answer

Content analysis is the most suitable method for studying the impact of prime time TV shows on young girls' body image as it involves analyzing the portrayal of body types and appearance on those shows. This method allows for systematic and objective analysis of the messages portrayed on TV programs, without the need for direct interaction with participants. A web-based survey or a magazine survey may provide information on girls' perceptions of their bodies, but these methods do not directly assess the impact of specific TV shows. Direct observation may be challenging, as it would require observing participants' TV viewing habits and assessing changes in their body image over time.

Question 10

Masters and Johnson's major breakthrough was that they:

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson's major breakthrough was that they had participants engage in sexual activity in the laboratory, which allowed them to observe and document the physiological responses and patterns of human sexual behavior.

Question 11

Masters and Johnson's report "Human Sexual Response" differs from surveys of sexual behaviour because:

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson's report "Human Sexual Response" was based on direct observation of sexual behaviour, which distinguishes it from surveys that rely on self-reporting.

Question 12

With respect to their sampling procedures,Masters and Johnson:

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson recruited participants from their local area and used newspaper advertisements to recruit participants, which did not result in a random sample of the population of the United States.

Question 13

Graphs of _____ always begin in the lower left-hand corner and move toward the upper right-hand corner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Graphs of _____ always begin in the...

Question 14

A study aims to research the sexuality of closeted homosexuals.Obtaining a sample is problematic because participants would require a high degree of anonymity.Identify the type of data collection that would be most suitable for this study.

Accepted Answer

A web-based survey would provide the highest degree of anonymity for participants, allowing them to feel more comfortable sharing personal information about their sexuality. It also allows for a larger sample size and easier data analysis compared to face-to-face interviews or direct observation. The Implicit Association Test may also be an option, but it may be more difficult to administer and interpret for a study specifically focused on closeted homosexuals.

Question 15

According to a research study,women with higher levels of education are more likely to have higher pregnancies that are terminated by abortion.This is indicative of a:

Accepted Answer

A positive correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. In this case, as education levels increase, the likelihood of having an abortion also increases. Therefore, a positive correlation is indicated.

Question 16

Identify a major drawback of conducting Web-based surveys.

Accepted Answer

One major drawback of Web-based surveys is the risk of repeat responders. Since there are no physical barriers to prevent participants from completing the survey multiple times, it is difficult to ensure that each response comes from a unique individual. This can lead to bias and inaccurate results.

Question 17

The findings of a research study indicate that co-habiting couples engage in sexual intercourse three times per week.In sexual epidemiology,this refers to the _____ of intercourse in live-in relationships.

Accepted Answer

Frequency refers to the number of times a behavior is observed or reported to occur within a specific timeframe, in this case, sexual intercourse within a week in cohabiting relationships.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods?

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research involves collecting numerical data and analyzing it using statistical methods, while qualitative research involves collecting non-numerical data (e.g. through interviews or observation) and analyzing it to identify themes or patterns. Therefore, the results of quantitative research are usually presented in numeric form, while qualitative research presents results in words or narrative format.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about qualitative research is true?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative and quantitative methods can be used together to provide a more complete understanding of a research topic. Qualitative research does not require a probability sample and typically uses smaller sample sizes to gain in-depth understanding of the phenomenon being studied. Qualitative research is often used to generate hypotheses rather than test them.

Question 20

When Masters and Johnson made follow-up contacts with the participants,they found out that:

Accepted Answer

Masters and Johnson found out that the participants had not developed any sexual disorders due to their participation.

Quiz 3: Sex Research