Question 1

Researchers have an obligation to be ______.

Accepted Answer

Researchers must be familiar with codes of ethics and how they apply to their work in order to ensure ethical behavior in their research.

Question 2

The ______ process makes preparation of an academic journal article most unique.

Accepted Answer

Peer review is the process where the article is sent to experts in the field for evaluation and feedback. This feedback can range from minor revisions to rejection and is a crucial step in ensuring the quality and credibility of academic research. This process is unique to academic journal articles and distinguishes them from other forms of written work.

Question 3

Torre and Fine became involved in PAR to facilitate a ______.

Accepted Answer

Torre and Fine became involved in PAR to facilitate a college and college-bound program at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in New York.

Question 4

There should, as a result, be a strict separation between the determination of empirical facts and the evaluation of these facts as satisfactory or unsatisfactory

Accepted Answer

Empirical facts should be determined objectively without any subjective evaluation of their quality or worth. It is only after establishing the facts that they can be evaluated based on certain criteria or standards. This separation ensures objectivity and reliability in scientific inquiry.

Question 5

Explicit concern with public policy implications when reporting research results may lead to ______.

Accepted Answer

When researchers are explicitly concerned with public policy implications, there is a risk that their value preferences will influence their interpretation and reporting of research results, which can lead to distorted findings.

Question 6

Whyte (1991) argues that social scientists must get "out of the academic rut" and engage in applied research to develop better understanding of social phenomena.

Accepted Answer

Whyte (1991) indeed argues that social scientists must get "out of the academic rut" and engage in applied research to develop better understanding of social phenomena.

Question 7

The traditional scientific approach encourages a research goal to advance scientific knowledge by providing reports to other scientists.

Accepted Answer

The traditional scientific approach aims to generate new knowledge by conducting research and sharing results with other scientists through reports, publications, and presentations. This helps to advance the scientific understanding of a particular field or phenomenon.

Question 8

Top journals generally maintain very high standards, partly because they have ______.

Accepted Answer

Top journals often maintain high standards due to rigorous peer-review processes with expert reviewers and distinguished editors making final acceptance decisions. Monetary resources and respect from students may contribute to maintaining the journal's reputation, but the review process and editor decisions are key factors in ensuring high-quality publications. Definitive answers are rare in academic research and are not a defining aspect of top journals.

Question 9

In designing a proposal and in negotiating access to a setting for the research, commitments often must be made to ______.

Accepted Answer

Making commitments to produce a particular type of report or to cover certain issues in the final report is often necessary in order to negotiate access to a setting for research. This can include agreeing to provide information in a certain format or to address certain topics of concern to the setting or stakeholders involved. Choices A, B, and D do not align with typical commitments made in research proposals and negotiations.

Question 10

Research projects designed to produce specific kinds of papers ______.

Accepted Answer

Research projects can differ in their methods, objectives, and intended audience, among other factors. Therefore, the specific requirements and features of the final research report will vary depending on the project. While there may be some general guidelines for writing research papers, each project is unique and requires a tailored approach.

Question 11

When students are motivated only by the desire to ace their tests and receive better grades than others, they are more likely to ______.

Accepted Answer

When students are solely driven by the desire to outscore their peers and attain better grades, they may resort to plagiarism or other illicit means of achieving their goal to get an edge over their classmates.

Question 12

The presentation of findings in qualitative studies may be organized into sections ______.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative studies often use thematic analysis, which involves identifying patterns and themes in the data. These themes can then be organized into sections in the presentation of findings. Option A (indicating differences within each) and Option D (indicating similarities between them) are not necessarily mutually exclusive with Option B, but they do not address the main way that qualitative findings are typically organized. Option C (showing how limited discussions are best) is not a relevant or appropriate way to organize findings in a qualitative study.

Question 13

Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, falsely led medical doctors to believe that ______.

Accepted Answer

Purdue Pharma falsely led medical doctors to believe that OxyContin was less habit forming than other opioid pain relievers, which contributed to the current health care crisis in the U.S.

Question 14

What distinguishes the reports of policy-oriented social science research studies from strictly academic reports is their attention to policy implications.

Accepted Answer

Policy-oriented social science research studies differ from strictly academic reports in their focus on policy implications. These types of reports aim to inform policy decisions and actions, while academic reports may focus more on theoretical frameworks and research methodologies.

Question 15

The fine art of writing is in the ______.

Accepted Answer

While all of the options involve making changes to a piece of writing, the term "rewriting" most accurately captures the process of refining and improving upon initial drafts. "Reworking" and "reorganization" imply a more basic level of editing, while "reconnaissance" is unrelated to the writing process.

Question 16

Applied reports are usually commissioned by a(n) ______.

Accepted Answer

Applied reports are usually commissioned by a particular government agency, corporation, or nonprofit organization to explore a specific issue or problem they are facing. These reports are intended to provide practical recommendations and solutions based on research and analysis. They differ from academic research reports, which are usually produced for scholarly audiences and focus on advancing knowledge in a particular field.

Question 17

The interpretivist paradigm is a methodology that emphasizes the importance of exploring how different stakeholders in a social setting construct their beliefs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The interpretivist paradigm is a methodology that...

Question 18

Following appropriate guidelines ______.

Accepted Answer

Following appropriate guidelines allows researchers to communicate their research's practical applications through the media, ensuring ethical standards and clarity in dissemination.

Question 19

The stage of reporting research results is the ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The stage of reporting research results is...

Question 20

Social research methods are no more useful than the ______.

Accepted Answer

The usefulness of social research methods depends on the commitment and proper application of the researchers using them. The other options – readers, less than credible researchers, and their interpretations – do not determine the usefulness of social research methods.

Quiz 12: Summarizing and Reporting Research