Deck 38: Doing Criminological Research

Question 1

There are three questions you should ask yourself in identifying a research question.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What is hypothetico-deductive theory?

A)the collection of current information
B)generation of an hypothesis or theory based on deduction
C)the conducting of further research with the aim of testing and refining the existing theory

Answer 2

the collection of current information
generation of an hypothesis or theory based on deduction
the conducting of further research with the aim of testing and refining the existing theory

Question 3

What is the most usual and successful way to make a formal approach to an organisation to gain research access?

A)by email
B)by phone
C)by letter
D)in person

Answer 3

by letter

Question 4

In terms of research ethics, what is 'informed consent'?

A)the participants know what the research is about
B)they know who is undertaking and financing it
C)they know why it is being undertaken
D)they are told how any research findings are to be disseminated

Question 5

How can 'big' research topics be cut down to size?

Question 6

Why is it a good idea to be able to describe your proposed study in three sentences?

Question 7

Why is it a good idea to start writing before you have finished the research for your project?

Question 8

What should you keep in mind when writing?

Question 9

Are there any tips for good writing?

Question 10

What is the point of a literature review?

A)locates your work in the field
B)covers everything in the field
C)easily fills up a significant part of the dissertation or report
D)presents a picture of the current state of knowledge in a particular area

Question 11

Which sources can help to choose a research topic?

A)relevant journals
B)previous dissertations/PhDs
C)friends and relatives

Question 12

Choosing research methods is sometimes referred to as 'horses for courses'

Question 13

In terms of research ethics, data handling is very important.

Question 14

A pilot phase is very important

Question 15

When writing up your research you should try to use special 'academic' language involving specialist terms.

Question 16

What is the basis of grounded theory?

A)theory should emerge from data
B)a form of hypothetico-deductive theory
C)agricultural research

Question 17

What is the basis of Layder's 'adaptive theory'?

A)a combination of inductive and deductive methods
B)a means of adapting findings
C)the ways in which biases are exposed

Question 18

What role does sex play in research?

A)people might want to help attractive researchers
B)in covert research it might be an ethical concern
C)women researchers might be able to access some groups more easily than men

Question 19

What are gatekeepers?

A)the people who protect wildlife on large country estates
B)the people in organisations who manage access
C)the police

Question 20

What is the difference between open and closed research settings?