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Research Methodology in South Africa

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What did Kenneth Rasinski find when analyzing attitudes toward government spending in the USA?

There was a decrease in public support regardless of program identification.

The identification of programs had no impact on public support.

The identification of programs impacted the amount of public support they received. (correct)

Attitudes toward government spending did not vary based on program identification.

In what context should researchers be generally wary according to the text?

Assessment of control groups.

Measurement of social desirability biases. (correct)

Prejudice in research analysis.

Experimental research design challenges.

How might face-to-face interviews affect responses according to the text?

Responses are more accurate due to direct interaction.

Responses are influenced by the desire to appear favorable. (correct)

Responses are not affected by the interview format.

Responses are less biased compared to other methods.

What issue may arise when measuring public opinion, as discussed in the text?

Social desirability bias influencing responses. Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the phenomenon where people filter their responses to present themselves in a positive light?

Social desirability bias Signup and view all the answers

How might the identification of social programs impact public support according to the text?

It influences the amount of public support programs receive. Signup and view all the answers

Why do respondents filter their answers in social research, according to the text?

To present themselves favorably. Signup and view all the answers

What challenge do researchers face when asking sensitive questions, as mentioned in the text?

'Socially desirable' responses clouding true opinions. Signup and view all the answers

'Socially desirable' responses are particularly pronounced in which type of survey according to the text?

Face-to-face interviews Signup and view all the answers

What effect does 'socially desirable' responding have on research studies?

It introduces bias into the data collected. Signup and view all the answers