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Which represents the selection of a hypothesis and alternative hypothesis?
Which represents the selection of a hypothesis and alternative hypothesis?
What is a common goal of qualitative and quantitative research?
What is a common goal of qualitative and quantitative research?
What is operationalization?
What is operationalization?
What initially got danah boyd interested in the social interactions of young people in an online environment?
What initially got danah boyd interested in the social interactions of young people in an online environment?
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Which of the following groups are protected populations whose study often requires an extra level of approval?
Which of the following groups are protected populations whose study often requires an extra level of approval?
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Which of the items correctly explains why the process used in the U.S. Census is politically important?
Which of the items correctly explains why the process used in the U.S. Census is politically important?
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Which of the following were among Ann Morning's findings (2004) when she did a content analysis study of 92 high-school textbooks in biology and the social sciences?
Which of the following were among Ann Morning's findings (2004) when she did a content analysis study of 92 high-school textbooks in biology and the social sciences?
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Order the sample groups, best to worst, based on how well they would represent the population of Anytown residents with an active interest in sports: a. __________, b. __________, c. __________.
Order the sample groups, best to worst, based on how well they would represent the population of Anytown residents with an active interest in sports: a. __________, b. __________, c. __________.
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Match each research design to the potential problem with it.
Match each research design to the potential problem with it.
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Which of the following is a reason why social science is so difficult?
Which of the following is a reason why social science is so difficult?
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Selection bias can be avoided by making sure the sample size is large enough.
Selection bias can be avoided by making sure the sample size is large enough.
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Which of the items correctly describe how power influences research and research findings?
Which of the items correctly describe how power influences research and research findings?
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Study Notes
Hypotheses Selection
- Hypothesis and alternative hypothesis selection are referred to as an "idea".
Research Goals
- Common goal of qualitative and quantitative research: determining causal relationships between social elements.
Operationalization
- Operationalization involves deciding how a variable will be precisely measured.
danah boyd's Interest
- danah boyd's interest in online social interactions stemmed from observing her brother's participation in online discussions.
Protected Populations
- Groups requiring extra approval for studies include prisoners, people with disabilities, and minors.
U.S. Census Importance
- Census results influence federal fund distribution, congressional representation, and tax policies.
Ann Morning's Findings
- Findings from Ann Morning's study: biology textbooks still reflect traditional race concepts, while social sciences treat race as a social construct.
Sample Group Representation
- Best to worst representation of Anytown sports-interested residents:
- Randomly approached individuals at a sports event (best).
- Randomly approached individuals in stores and malls (moderate).
- High-school students at different schools (worst).
Research Design Problems
- Research design issues:
- Experimenter effects: researcher posing as a store employee.
- Poor operationalization: classifying shoppers based on observation.
- Ethical concerns: using hidden cameras.
Challenges in Social Science
- Difficulty in social science arises from the evolving nature of the reality being studied.
Selection Bias
- Selection bias cannot be eliminated by merely ensuring a large sample size.
Power and Research Dynamics
- Power dynamics in research:
- Funding control influences research focus and scope.
- Wealth impacts the control over study conditions.
- Junior researchers may self-censor to maintain academic relationships.
Generalizable Measurement Methods
- Surveying students passing by a campus booth achieves generalizable results for the student population.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 2 on hypotheses and research goals with these flashcards. This quiz aims to enhance your knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research concepts. Challenge yourself and see how well you grasp these fundamental ideas!
