Question 1

Which of the following is a method for tracking and contacting hidden and oppressed populations to retain their ongoing participation in longitudinal research studies include:

Accepted Answer

Using all of these methods is the best approach to tracking and contacting hidden and oppressed populations for longitudinal research studies. Identifying anchor points provides a starting point for locating participants, making repeated reminder calls helps to ensure ongoing participation, using mail tracking can help to account for changes in address, asking service providers or community agencies can provide leads for locating participants, and talking with people on the streets can provide additional information on where to find participants.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about measurement equivalence?

Accepted Answer

Linguistic equivalence is necessary for ensuring that the concepts being measured are equivalent across different cultures or languages. Without linguistic equivalence, there is a risk that the meaning of the concepts being measured may be different in different cultures or languages. This, in turn, can lead to invalid or inaccurate measurement. Conceptual equivalence refers to the extent to which two or more cultures or languages share the same definitions and concepts, regardless of the words or language used to express them. While conceptual equivalence is important, it cannot be achieved without linguistic equivalence. Metric equivalence refers to the extent to which the measurement instruments used in different cultures or languages are equivalent in terms of their scaling, accuracy, reliability, and validity. While metric equivalence is also important, it is not as fundamental to measurement equivalence as linguistic equivalence.

Question 3

Compensation for participants in research should

Accepted Answer

Compensation should be sufficient to provide an incentive for participants to take part in the study, but should not be so large that it becomes coercive or influences a participant's decision to take part in the study. The type of compensation can vary depending on the study, but money is not always necessary or appropriate.

Question 4

Using anonymous enrollment procedures can enhance efforts to recruit research participants from stigmatized populations.

Accepted Answer

Anonymous enrollment procedures can increase trust and reduce stigma related to participating in research for stigmatized populations, which can lead to higher recruitment rates.

Question 5

Sampling with hidden and oppressed populations:

Accepted Answer

Sampling with hidden and oppressed populations often involves utilizing the snowball sampling method due to the difficulty of identifying and reaching potential participants. Probability sampling methods may not be applicable in these situations as the population is often not well-defined and may not be accessible to researchers. Therefore, using the researcher's judgment to identify potential participants may be necessary. It is also not uncommon to combine probability and non-probability sampling methods in order to obtain a sample that represents the population of interest as accurately as possible.

Question 6

Recruitment of minority and oppressed populations in research studies can be enhanced by:

Accepted Answer

Providing transportation to the research site, conducting research activities in participants' homes, and providing childcare for young children can all remove potential barriers for minority and oppressed populations to participate in research studies. Therefore, all of these options can enhance recruitment of these groups.

Question 7

Culturally insensitive research can

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

The best time to read about the culture of a population you seek to research is after you have formulated your research question.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Studies that do NOT include adequate representation from specific minority and oppressed populations in their samples are NOT generalizable to those populations.

Accepted Answer

If a study does not include adequate representation from specific minority and oppressed populations in their samples, then the results cannot be generalized to those populations since their experiences, perspectives, and needs may differ from the majority. Therefore, it is important to ensure diverse representation in research to improve its applicability and relevance to all members of society.

Question 10

Recruitment of minority and oppressed populations in research studies can be enhanced by:

Accepted Answer

Obtaining endorsement from community leaders can help build trust and increase participation among minority and oppressed populations. Community leaders can vouch for the credibility of the research and help spread the word to their constituents. Avoiding the use of local community members as research staff and refusing to use anchor points may actually decrease trust and participation. Probability sampling techniques can be helpful, but endorsement from community leaders is still important.

Question 11

If research participants from two different cultures have the same average score on a scale measuring caregiver burden,that means that the two groups of participants subjectively perceive the same degree of caregiver burden.

Accepted Answer

The same average score does not necessarily mean that the subjective experience of caregiver burden is the same across different cultures, as cultural factors can influence how individuals perceive, report, and cope with caregiver burden. Cultural differences in expressing distress, social support systems, and caregiving norms can lead to variations in subjective perceptions of the same measured level of burden.

Question 12

Which of the following has been recommended to enhance the cultural competence of interviews:

Accepted Answer

All of these strategies have been recommended to enhance cultural competence in interviews. Using interviewers of the same ethnicity can improve rapport and trust between interviewer and interviewee. However, it is not always possible or necessary. Using interviewers with adequate experience or training can help them to be aware of their own biases and stereotypes and to ask culturally sensitive questions. Using bilingual interviewers can facilitate communication with non-English speaking interviewees. Finally, using role playing in training interviewers can help them to practice and refine their cultural competence skills.

Question 13

Latinos who recently immigrated to the United States are likely to have the same level of acculturation as Latinos whose parents or grandparents have lived in the United States for several decades or longer

Accepted Answer

Recent immigrants are likely to have lower levels of acculturation compared to those who have been in the United States for several decades or longer. Acculturation refers to the process of adapting to a new culture, and it takes time to fully assimilate and adopt the cultural norms and values of a different society.

Question 14

Culturally competent research involves awareness of the ways in which cultural factors could influence

Accepted Answer

Culturally competent research includes awareness of cultural factors that could influence what is investigated, how it is investigated, and how findings are interpreted. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of these.

Question 15

Culturally competent problem formulation involves

Accepted Answer

Culturally competent problem formulation involves being well read in the culture of concern before beginning any investigation in it. Being ethnocentric or making broad generalizations about the culture as a whole can lead to biased and inaccurate problem formulation.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about culturally competent interviewing?

Accepted Answer

While matching interviewer and respondent ethnicity can help promote cultural understanding, it is not a hard and fast rule. It is important for interviewers to be trained in cultural competence and able to adapt to different cultural backgrounds, regardless of their own ethnicity. Similarly, speaking the respondent's language can be helpful but is not the only way to avoid cultural bias. Overall, cultural competence involves a complex set of skills and knowledge, rather than a single factor such as ethnicity or language.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about sampling with populations that are oppressed,hidden and/or stigmatized?

Accepted Answer

Sampling with populations that are oppressed, hidden and/or stigmatized requires special considerations to ensure that participants feel safe and comfortable participating in a study. Assuring anonymity can help to secure willingness to participate, snowball or purposive sampling may be necessary to reach these populations, and disproportionate stratified sampling may be needed to ensure subgroup comparisons. Therefore, all the choices are true.

Question 18

Acculturation occurs when a group or individual changes after coming into contact with a majority culture by taking on the _____ of the majority:

Accepted Answer

Acculturation involves taking on multiple aspects of the majority culture, including language, values, and lifestyle preferences. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of these.

Question 19

A good way to ensure that your data analysis is culturally competent is to combine all minority groups together as one category to compare to the majority group in the data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Combining all minority groups together as one category can lead to oversimplification and disregard for the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual group. It is important to analyze data for each minority group separately and consider their diverse cultural backgrounds and identities.

Question 20

When recruiting minority and oppressed populations in research studies,you should

Accepted Answer

When recruiting minority and oppressed populations, it is important to obtain endorsement from community leaders to ensure that the study is culturally sensitive and respectful. This can help build trust and increase participation in the study. Using the same informed consent and referral procedures as with the majority population may not be sufficient to address the unique needs and concerns of minority and oppressed populations. Additionally, employing community members as research staff can actually be beneficial in promoting understanding and trust between researchers and participants.

Quiz 6: Culturally Competent Research

Which of the following is a method for tracking and contacting hidden and oppressed populations to retain their ongoing participation in longitudinal research studies include:

Which of the following statements is true about measurement equivalence?

Compensation for participants in research should

Using anonymous enrollment procedures can enhance efforts to recruit research participants from stigmatized populations.

Sampling with hidden and oppressed populations:

Recruitment of minority and oppressed populations in research studies can be enhanced by:

Culturally insensitive research can

The best time to read about the culture of a population you seek to research is after you have formulated your research question.

Studies that do NOT include adequate representation from specific minority and oppressed populations in their samples are NOT generalizable to those populations.

Recruitment of minority and oppressed populations in research studies can be enhanced by:

If research participants from two different cultures have the same average score on a scale measuring caregiver burden,that means that the two groups of participants subjectively perceive the same degree of caregiver burden.

Which of the following has been recommended to enhance the cultural competence of interviews:

Latinos who recently immigrated to the United States are likely to have the same level of acculturation as Latinos whose parents or grandparents have lived in the United States for several decades or longer

Culturally competent research involves awareness of the ways in which cultural factors could influence

Culturally competent problem formulation involves

Which of the following statements is true about culturally competent interviewing?

Which of the following statements is true about sampling with populations that are oppressed,hidden and/or stigmatized?

Acculturation occurs when a group or individual changes after coming into contact with a majority culture by taking on the _____ of the majority:

A good way to ensure that your data analysis is culturally competent is to combine all minority groups together as one category to compare to the majority group in the data analysis.

When recruiting minority and oppressed populations in research studies,you should