Question 1

As a method __________________ involves systematically collecting historical materials and analyzing those materials for the purpose of constructing a descriptive and/or theoretical account of what has happened in the past

Accepted Answer

Historical research is the method that involves collecting and analyzing historical materials to construct a descriptive or theoretical account of past events. Qualitative research involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data, while quantitative research involves collecting and analyzing numerical data. Ethnographic research involves studying a particular group or culture through participant observation and interviews.

Question 2

The search for legal authority conducted by legal professionals designed to convince the courts of a particular legal position is referred to as __________________.

Accepted Answer

The search for legal authority conducted by legal professionals designed to convince the courts of a particular legal position is referred to as technical legal research. Quantitative research involves the use of statistical analysis to understand data, academic legal research refers to scholarly studies and publication of legal scholars, and qualitative document analysis involves analyzing documents and other sources of information to understand a research topic.

Question 3

The statements or writings of individuals about their past lives or experiences based on memory are:

Accepted Answer

Recollections are personal accounts or memories of past experiences, making them distinct from primary sources, running records, or secondary sources.

Question 4

____________means we evaluate the authenticity of a document itself to be certain that it is not a fake or a forgery.

Accepted Answer

External criticism means evaluating the authenticity of a document itself, through external evidence and comparison to other sources, to ensure it is not a fake or forgery. Internal criticism looks at the content and style of the document to evaluate its reliability and authorship, while bowdlerization refers to the censorship or removal of objectionable material. Dialogical criticism involves analyzing the conversation or discourse within the text.

Question 5

___________________ is a Latin legal concept that means that once a legal precedent has been made by a court,all subsequent judicial decisions should follow that precedent unless there is a compelling reason not to.

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis is the Latin legal concept that, once a legal precedent has been set by a court, all subsequent judicial decisions should follow that precedent unless there is a compelling reason not to. Legal authority refers to sources of law that have binding legal force, such as statutes or case law. Primary authority refers to the direct source of the law, while secondary authority is any source that interprets or analyzes the law, such as legal treatises, law review articles, or legal textbooks. Therefore, the best choice for this question is B) Stare decisis.

Question 6

The mixed methods approach assumes that mixing qualitative methods with quantitative methods will yield more complete knowledge about a research question than any one type might alone-what's known as:

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The answer of The mixed methods approach assumes that mixing...

Question 7

____________________ Those sources of legal authority that are derived from previous legal research and commentary generally conducted by legal scholars are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ Those sources of legal authority that...

Question 8

Which of the following is not a step in historical research?

Accepted Answer

Revision of data is not a step in historical research. The other options (A, B, and C) are all essential steps in the process of conducting historical research. Conceptualizing the object of inquiry involves identifying a topic or research question, while locating evidence involves finding primary and secondary sources that provide information on the topic. Evaluating the quality of evidence involves analyzing the sources to determine their accuracy, reliability, and relevance to the research question. Finally, revision of data involves analyzing the findings and making any necessary adjustments or corrections.

Question 9

Information about events or settings are documented or written later by historians or others who did not directly participate in the events or settings is reffered to as.

Accepted Answer

Secondary sources are accounts of events or settings that are written or documented later by people who did not directly participate in them. Primary sources are created or produced by direct participants or witnesses of the events or settings. Statistical sources refer to data or information gathered through research or surveys, and fiduciary sources are documents relating to financial transactions or records.

Question 10

That class of research in which quantitative and qualitative data-collection and analysis techniques are used in a single study,or series of studies,examining a particular object of study.

Accepted Answer

Mixed methods research involves using both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques in a single study or series of studies. Monomethod research involves using just one type of data collection or analysis technique, while case reviews and multiscanings are not relevant terms in this context.

Question 11

___________ is a deliberate distortion designed to protect moral standards or furnish a particular image.

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The answer of ___________ is a deliberate distortion designed to...

Question 12

Qualitative or quantitative data about past events that were created and used in the past time period are called:

Accepted Answer

Primary sources are original documents or artifacts created during the time period being studied, such as diaries, letters, photographs, or newspapers. They provide firsthand accounts or evidence of events and can be qualitative or quantitative in nature. Secondary sources are interpretations, analyses, or summaries of primary sources, while statistical sources focus on numerical data. Fiduciary sources relate to financial records and accounts.

Question 13

_______________ consist of files or existing statistical documents maintained by organizations.

Accepted Answer

Running records are files or existing statistical documents maintained by organizations.

Question 14

Those sources of legal authority that are derived from actual legal statutes,common law,case law,and administrative law are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Primary authority refers to sources of legal authority that are derived from actual legal statutes, common law, case law, and administrative law. These sources are considered to be the most authoritative and direct forms of legal authority, as they are the actual laws and regulations that govern a particular jurisdiction or area of law. Secondary authority, on the other hand, refers to sources such as legal treatises, law review articles, and other scholarly commentary that offer interpretations or analysis of primary authority. Stare decisis refers to the principle that courts should follow precedent or prior decisions in similar cases, which is based in part on the idea that consistency and predictability in the law are important for maintaining the rule of law.

Question 15

Once the document passes as being authentic ________________ is used as an examination of the document's contents to establish credibility

Accepted Answer

Internal criticism is the process used to examine the contents of a document to establish its credibility after the document has been authenticated through external criticism.

Question 16

__________________ is the systematic collection and legal analysis of law related sources in order to generate knowledge about a given crime and justice subject.

Accepted Answer

Academic legal research involves the systematic collection and analysis of law-related sources to generate knowledge about a particular aspect of crime and justice. This can include analyzing case law, legislation, and other legal documents to gain a comprehensive understanding of a particular legal topic.

Question 17

_______________ is a research method that involves collecting and analyzing interpretively a systematically selected set of documents,including text and/or visual images,in an effort to uncover their meaning,themes,and cultural and social significance.

Accepted Answer

The given research method involves collecting and analyzing documents, which falls under the category of document analysis. Since the focus is on uncovering meaning, themes, and cultural/social significance, it is a qualitative method. Therefore, the best choice is option D - Qualitative document analysis. Options A and B are incorrect as they do not focus on analyzing documents, and option C is incorrect as it refers to technical legal research, which is a different type of research altogether.

Question 18

______________ are a method of reviewing the narrative contained in a court ruling that captures the facts of the case,the central legal issue,the legal principle at the heart of the case,and the legal reasoning employed.

Accepted Answer

The given definition describes a case review, which is a common method used in legal research to summarize and analyze court rulings. Monomethods and mixed methods research are broader research methodologies, while multiscannings are not a recognized research method.

Question 19

Historical researchers are similar to ______________ in that they immerse themselves into a particular historical setting (using records and accounts of that time period)and then,through a process of interpretation,attempt to convert these historical materials into a coherent narrative.

Accepted Answer

Ethnographers also immerse themselves into a particular setting (typically a cultural group) and use various methods to interpret and document their observations. Historical researchers use a similar approach but focus specifically on a historical time period. Statisticians, scientists, and economists may use historical records and data in their work, but they do not necessarily aim to create a coherent narrative of past events.

Question 20

The idea that the law is established initially through statute passed by legislatures and ultimately through judicial rulings made in individual cases s referred to as:

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The answer of The idea that the law is established...

Quiz 11: Historical, Qualitative, Document Analysis, Academic Legal, and Mixed Methods Research