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What analogy is presented in the text to explain the approach to choosing research methods?
What analogy is presented in the text to explain the approach to choosing research methods?
- Choosing a hammer for hanging a picture (correct)
- Deciding on a calculator for complex calculations
- Picking a shovel for gardening
- Selecting a paintbrush for painting
According to Ackroyd and Hughes (1992), how should researchers view different research methods?
According to Ackroyd and Hughes (1992), how should researchers view different research methods?
- As irrelevant to the research process
- As inappropriate tools for specific tasks
- As interchangeable tools with no preference (correct)
- As perfect tools for specific tasks
What is highlighted as a crucial consideration when deciding how to collect research data?
What is highlighted as a crucial consideration when deciding how to collect research data?
- Whether to collect primary or secondary data
- The choice between descriptive or statistical data (correct)
- Whether to use a camera or a voice recorder
- The decision to stick to hypotheses or report respondent statements
In sociological research, what theoretical beliefs influence how data is collected?
In sociological research, what theoretical beliefs influence how data is collected?
What aspect of research involves confronting theoretical questions related to the choice of topic and method?
What aspect of research involves confronting theoretical questions related to the choice of topic and method?
Why does choosing a research topic involve multiple considerations at a theoretical level?
Why does choosing a research topic involve multiple considerations at a theoretical level?
What is a factor that may influence a researcher's choice of research topic?
What is a factor that may influence a researcher's choice of research topic?
What is one reason interactionists may avoid using statistical methods in research?
What is one reason interactionists may avoid using statistical methods in research?
Why might a government agency be selective in funding social research projects?
Why might a government agency be selective in funding social research projects?
What is a practical consideration that may impact a researcher's choice of topic?
What is a practical consideration that may impact a researcher's choice of topic?
Why might some researchers resort to covert participation in their studies?
Why might some researchers resort to covert participation in their studies?
What may be a reason for focusing sociological research on the activities of the powerless?
What may be a reason for focusing sociological research on the activities of the powerless?
Why might a researcher's perspective influence their choice of research methodology?
Why might a researcher's perspective influence their choice of research methodology?
In what context might practical considerations significantly affect a researcher's topic choice?
In what context might practical considerations significantly affect a researcher's topic choice?
What might be a key reason for university-based research to align with governmental preferences?
What might be a key reason for university-based research to align with governmental preferences?
How might a researcher's values influence the choice of research topic?
How might a researcher's values influence the choice of research topic?
What method might a researcher avoid to prevent ethical issues when studying criminal behaviors?
What method might a researcher avoid to prevent ethical issues when studying criminal behaviors?
In research ethics, what must a researcher obtain from those being researched to avoid ethical questions?
In research ethics, what must a researcher obtain from those being researched to avoid ethical questions?
What is one aspect of the relationship between researchers and participants that is crucial for ethical research practices?
What is one aspect of the relationship between researchers and participants that is crucial for ethical research practices?
What is one important consideration regarding the safety of individuals involved in a research project?
What is one important consideration regarding the safety of individuals involved in a research project?
Which of the following is considered unethical behavior in research according to the text?
Which of the following is considered unethical behavior in research according to the text?
What question do researchers ask themselves to ensure ethical research conduct according to the text?
What question do researchers ask themselves to ensure ethical research conduct according to the text?
What is one morally ambiguous area mentioned in the text regarding research practices?
What is one morally ambiguous area mentioned in the text regarding research practices?
What did Rosenhan (1973) do to test his hypothesis about the accuracy of diagnosing schizophrenia?
What did Rosenhan (1973) do to test his hypothesis about the accuracy of diagnosing schizophrenia?
"In Milgram’s (1974) study of authority, respondents believed they were giving electric shocks to learners" exemplifies an unethical practice related to:
"In Milgram’s (1974) study of authority, respondents believed they were giving electric shocks to learners" exemplifies an unethical practice related to:
"Wallis (1977) wanted to research Scientology but was refused access by church leaders, so he based his research on former members" - this scenario illustrates:
"Wallis (1977) wanted to research Scientology but was refused access by church leaders, so he based his research on former members" - this scenario illustrates:
What is the primary factor that influences the choice of research method according to the passage?
What is the primary factor that influences the choice of research method according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a practical consideration that can influence the choice of research method?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a practical consideration that can influence the choice of research method?
According to the passage, which of the following is an example of a quantitative research method?
According to the passage, which of the following is an example of a quantitative research method?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the passage as influencing the choice of research method?
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the passage as influencing the choice of research method?
According to the passage, what was the main aim of Kessler's (2000) study on the relationship between sponsorship and small business performance?
According to the passage, what was the main aim of Kessler's (2000) study on the relationship between sponsorship and small business performance?
The passage suggests that which of the following research methods would be the most suitable for studying the culture of the police?
The passage suggests that which of the following research methods would be the most suitable for studying the culture of the police?
According to the passage, which of the following research topics would be the most difficult to carry out?
According to the passage, which of the following research topics would be the most difficult to carry out?
The passage suggests that ethical considerations in research primarily relate to:
The passage suggests that ethical considerations in research primarily relate to:
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a practical consideration that can influence the choice of research method?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a practical consideration that can influence the choice of research method?
According to the passage, what was the main reason Venkatesh changed his research approach from using a questionnaire to participant observation?
According to the passage, what was the main reason Venkatesh changed his research approach from using a questionnaire to participant observation?
