Question 1

Questions such as: do you plan to purchase any home security devices in the next twelve months and do you plan to alter any of your routine activities because of your fear of crime are designed to measure ___________________.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Surveys and interview research are merely formalized extensions of how we have gone about generating knowledge our whole lives.

Accepted Answer

Surveys and interviews are structured methods for collecting information, but the underlying process of asking questions and seeking answers is a natural part of how humans gather knowledge throughout their lives.

Question 3

A __________________ (structured,fixed response)both asks a question and gives the respondent fixed responses from which to choose.

Accepted Answer

A closed-ended question provides the respondent with fixed responses to choose from, making it easier to analyze and quantify the data collected.

Question 4

A _____________ is the letter that accompanies a mail-out survey and that provides the respondent all necessary information about the survey itself.

Accepted Answer

A cover letter is a letter that accompanies a mail-out survey and provides all necessary information about the survey itself, like the purpose, instructions, and contact information for the researchers. It can also be used to encourage participation and increase response rates. A probe is a follow-up question or statement used to clarify or expand on a previous response. Order effects refer to how the order of questions or stimuli can influence responses, while prestige bias refers to the tendency for respondents to give socially desirable answers or responses that reflect positively on themselves or their group.

Question 5

An effect in survey research in which a topic or some questions asked before others influence respondents' answers to later questions is known as_________________.

Accepted Answer

Order effects occur when the order of questions influences respondents' answers. This can happen when earlier questions shape their attitudes or beliefs in a way that carries over to their responses to later questions. Prestige bias refers to the tendency of respondents to give socially desirable or favorable answers. Probe is a follow-up question used to elicit more information or clarification from respondents, while a cover letter is a brief message that introduces a survey and explains its purpose.

Question 6

Questions such as: what country were you born in,what is the highest level of education that you completed,and how many probation officers are currently employed in your department?

Accepted Answer

These questions are asking for factual information about someone's background, education, and work environment, which are considered characteristics.

Question 7

Questions such as: into which social class would you put yourself and your family and do you consider yourself to be a target of hate crime are designed to measure __________________.

Accepted Answer

The question is designed to measure self-classification, meaning it is asking individuals to categorize themselves and their family into a particular social class. It is not related to knowledge, the naïve assumption model, or policies.

Question 8

___________ is a problem in survey research question writing that occurs when a highly respected group or individual is associated with an answer choice.

Accepted Answer

Prestige bias occurs when respondents are more likely to choose an answer associated with a highly respected group or individual, regardless of the content of the answer. This can bias survey results and is a common problem in question writing. The other options listed are not related to this specific issue.

Question 9

A survey technique that asks respondents to disclose information about their own behaviors-usually of a sensitive nature is known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

Self-report surveys ask individuals to report on their own behaviors or attitudes, including sensitive information that they may not feel comfortable disclosing to an interviewer in person. Self-report surveys can be administered in a variety of formats, including online, written questionnaires, and phone interviews, but they all rely on individuals accurately reporting on their own behavior.

Question 10

Questions such as: what would you estimate the overall addiction rate is for crack cocaine use and is there a "crack house" in your neighborhood are designed to measure ______________________.

Accepted Answer

These types of questions are designed to measure a person's knowledge about a certain topic, in this case addiction rates for crack cocaine and the existence of a "crack house" in their neighborhood.

Question 11

Questions like "Does your prosecutor's office involve itself in the practice of civil asset forfeiture" and "Do you have a specific set of policies that regulates how forfeited dollars are spent in your office are designed to examine __________________.

Accepted Answer

The questions mentioned are designed to examine the policies of the prosecutor's office regarding civil asset forfeiture and the regulation of spending forfeited dollars. Therefore, the answer is D - Policies.

Question 12

A survey question that contains more than one issue and can create respondent confusion or ambiguous answers is know as ________________.

Accepted Answer

A double-barreled question is a question that asks about more than one issue at the same time, making it unclear which issue the respondent is answering. This can lead to confusion and ambiguous answers. It is best to avoid double-barreled questions to ensure clear and accurate responses.

Question 13

Questions such as: have you used cocaine one or more times in the last thirty days,have you carried a weapon (e.g. ,gun,knife,or club)on one or more of the thirty days preceding the survey,and while on duty as a police officer,have you ever used an illegal drug are designed to measure ______________.

Accepted Answer

These questions are designed to measure actual behavior, such as drug use or carrying a weapon, rather than attitudes or beliefs.

Question 14

An ________________(unstructured,free response)simply asks a question to which respondents can give any answer (e.g. ,"What is the most serious factor affecting morale in this agency?").

Accepted Answer

Open-ended questions allow respondents to freely express their thoughts and opinions without being restricted by predetermined options or answer choices. This type of question is useful in gathering in-depth and detailed information, as well as uncovering unexpected insights or ideas. Double-barreled questions ask two questions at once and can confuse or mislead respondents. Leading questions suggest a particular answer or bias and can influence the respondent's response. Closed-ended questions provide a limited set of answer choices and do not allow for open response.

Question 15

______________ often examines which independent variables best correlate with a dependent variable and rely on control variables to approximate the rigorous test for causality that experimenters achieve with their physical control over temporal order and alternative explanations.

Accepted Answer

Correlational survey research often examines the correlation between independent and dependent variables, and uses control variables to approximate the rigor of a causal experiment. Survey research interviewing, computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI), and self-report surveys are methods of data collection that can be utilized in both correlational and experimental research designs.

Question 16

Questions such as: how safe would you feel being alone and outside in your area of town at night,in your opinion,how much of the illegal drug problem in your country is caused by the demand for drugs in the United States,and in which areas does your state-level homeland security agency most need additional federal funding are designed to measure _________________.

Accepted Answer

These questions are designed to measure attitudes, beliefs, and opinions, as they ask for personal perceptions and opinions on safety, causes of drug problems, and homeland security funding.

Question 17

A _______________ is a question that leads the respondent to choose one response over another by its wording.

Accepted Answer

A leading question is a question that suggests or implies a particular answer, thus leading the respondent to choose one response over another. This type of question can be problematic because it may bias the respondent's answer and affect the accuracy of the data collected. Examples of leading questions include "Don't you think that the new policy is a good idea?" or "Isn't it true that the company has been cutting corners to save money?"

Question 18

A follow-up question in survey research interviewing that asks a respondent to clarify or elaborate on an incomplete or inappropriate answer is known as a _____________.

Accepted Answer

A probe is a follow-up question in survey research interviewing that is used to ask a respondent to clarify or elaborate on an answer that is incomplete or unclear.

Question 19

Survey research telephone interviewing in which the interviewer sits before a computer screen and keyboard,reads from the screen questions,and enters answers directly into the computer.

Accepted Answer

The description matches the technique known as computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI), which allows the interviewer to read questions off a screen and input answers directly into the computer. This method can provide more accuracy and efficiency in data collection, as well as real-time quality control.

Question 20

A special type of interviewing designed to obtain specific and accurate quantitative based information.

Accepted Answer

Survey research interviewing is specifically designed to gather quantitative data through structured questions, often using standardized questionnaires to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Quiz 8: Survey and Interview Methods