Question 1

In what has been called the 'paradigm wars', social scientists intensely debated between the 1970s and 1990s over

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The 'paradigm wars' were a debate between the positivist and interpretivist/constructivist research philosophies. Deductive and inductive research philosophies, as well as construction research philosophies, were also discussed but the main focus was on the two overarching paradigms. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate choice.

Question 2

Testa and colleagues 2011)supplemented their quantitative study of violence again women with a qualitative component because

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Testa and colleagues added a qualitative component to their study because they found that violence against women is "a complex multifaceted phenomenon within a social context." This suggests that the researchers wanted to explore the various factors that contribute to violence against women beyond just the straightforward nature of the act itself. Options A, B, and D are not supported by the information given.

Question 3

One special ethical challenge which is heightened in mixed-method projects is

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In mixed-method projects, researchers often have to navigate complex relationships with participants due to the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, which can blur traditional roles and ethical boundaries.

Question 4

The multiphase design involves

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Question 5

A common reason for mixing quantitative and qualitative methods in one research project is to

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Mixing quantitative and qualitative methods allows researchers to benefit from the strengths of each method and gain unique insights that cannot easily be obtained from using only one method. This approach can provide a more complete and nuanced understanding of the social reality being studied.

Question 6

For his research, Homeroom Security, Aaron Kupchik 2010)used the

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Aaron Kupchik used the Convergent Parallel Design in his research "Homeroom Security," which involves simultaneously conducting and then merging quantitative and qualitative research to understand a research problem comprehensively.

Question 7

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods within one research project can strengthen the project's design by

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Question 8

When the qualitative method is implemented first and followed by the quantitative method, the design is

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An exploratory sequential design involves conducting a qualitative study first to explore a phenomenon, followed by a quantitative study to confirm or quantify the findings from the qualitative study.

Question 9

The use of multiple methods to study one research question is

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Triangulation involves using multiple methods or sources of data to confirm or cross-check findings, which increases the validity and reliability of the study. Mixated and matched methods are not commonly used terms in research methodology, and tripulation is not a recognized term.

Question 10

The design where quantitative and qualitative methods are implemented at the same time is

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The convergent parallel design is when both quantitative and qualitative data are collected and analyzed at the same time and then merged or compared to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the research question. This design is often used when the researcher has equal interest in both types of data and wants to compare them to see if they converge or diverge in their findings.

Question 11

As in the research by Bachman 1992)about American Indian Homicide, some mixed methods designs begin with a qualitative method and then proceed with a quantitative method for confirmatory purposes, which is known as an)

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An exploratory sequential design starts with qualitative data collection and analysis, followed by quantitative methods to test or confirm the findings.

Question 12

In his ethnography in Oakland, California, Victor Rios 2011)conducted

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The passage specifically mentions that Victor Rios conducted participant observation, focus groups, and intensive interviews in Oakland, California. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 13

A philosophy developed by John Dewey and others that emphasized the importance of taking action and learning from the outcomes to generate knowledge is known as

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The philosophy described in the question that emphasizes the importance of taking action and learning from outcomes to generate knowledge is known as pragmatism, which was developed by John Dewey and others in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This philosophy emphasizes practical outcomes and problem-solving over abstract theories or fixed principles.

Question 14

Rather than the alternative perspectives of positivism and constructivism researchers developed the principle of

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The principle mentioned in the question is pragmatism, which considers knowledge as being relative to the individual and their experiences. It emphasizes practicality and utility in research, rather than focusing on objective facts or subjective interpretations.

Question 15

A standardized measure of association is the

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The term used to describe a standardized measure of association is effect size. While affect and association are related terms, they do not specifically refer to a standardized measure of association in statistics. Therefore, the best choice would be C.

Question 16

A method used to analyze and integrate findings from qualitative studies is known as

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Meta-synthesis is a method that involves systematically reviewing and integrating qualitative research findings from multiple studies in order to develop a more comprehensive understanding of a particular phenomenon. It involves identifying key themes and concepts that emerge across studies and synthesizing them into a coherent and meaningful whole. While meta-aggregating and meta-analysis are also methods used to analyze and integrate findings from qualitative studies, they tend to focus more on quantitative data and statistical analysis, respectively.

Question 17

Lundahl, Nimer, and Parsons 2006)were interested in the

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Lundahl, Nimer, and Parsons (2006) focused on studying the effect of parent education programs on reducing risk factors associated with child abuse.

Question 18

This design uses the theoretical perspective with a social justice focus to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations.

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Transformative design is focused on making a positive impact on marginalized or vulnerable populations, emphasizing social justice and equity. This approach seeks to identify and address systemic barriers to well-being and provides a pathway for community engagement, empowerment, and transformation.

Question 19

A quantitative method for identifying patterns in findings across multiple studies of the same research question is

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Meta-analysis is a quantitative method that combines findings from multiple studies to generate an overall effect size and identify patterns across studies. This method allows for more precise and comprehensive conclusions about the research question.

Question 20

Ferguson, et al., performed a meta-analysis of randomized experimental studies to examine the

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The meta-analysis conducted by Ferguson, et al., specifically examined the efficacy of anti-bullying programs across randomized experimental studies.

Quiz 11: Mixing and Comparing Methods