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Which non-probability sampling technique best ensures a sample is representative of the American population?
Which non-probability sampling technique best ensures a sample is representative of the American population?
What type of sampling method provides each member of the target population an equal chance of selection?
What type of sampling method provides each member of the target population an equal chance of selection?
What term describes the process of giving definite meaning to concepts for research purposes?
What term describes the process of giving definite meaning to concepts for research purposes?
Which option describes the process used to measure the attributes of a variable precisely?
Which option describes the process used to measure the attributes of a variable precisely?
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Which level of measurement is considered the highest among the following?
Which level of measurement is considered the highest among the following?
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Which sampling procedure relies on participants to point out or suggest additional informants that may be interested in participating in the study?
Which sampling procedure relies on participants to point out or suggest additional informants that may be interested in participating in the study?
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Which sampling technique is best suited to ensure that the sample is representative of the larger population from which it is drawn?
Which sampling technique is best suited to ensure that the sample is representative of the larger population from which it is drawn?
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Which of the following choices is NOT a non-probability sampling procedure?
Which of the following choices is NOT a non-probability sampling procedure?
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Which of the following choices constitutes a longitudinal research design?
Which of the following choices constitutes a longitudinal research design?
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What is the process for selecting observations called?
What is the process for selecting observations called?
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Which choice is necessary to generalize experimental findings to a larger population?
Which choice is necessary to generalize experimental findings to a larger population?
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Random selection of participants is generally a key component in which of the following types of sampling methods?
Random selection of participants is generally a key component in which of the following types of sampling methods?
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The variable SEX/GENDER (Male/Female) constitutes which level of measurement?
The variable SEX/GENDER (Male/Female) constitutes which level of measurement?
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Which of the following research methods would best allow for the collection of in-depth qualitative data?
Which of the following research methods would best allow for the collection of in-depth qualitative data?
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Which statement best describes the importance of using control groups in experimental research?
Which statement best describes the importance of using control groups in experimental research?
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Which experimental design ensures that neither the researchers nor the participants know which group the participants belong to?
Which experimental design ensures that neither the researchers nor the participants know which group the participants belong to?
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True or False: Problems arising from internal invalidity affect the ability to generalize findings to a broader population.
True or False: Problems arising from internal invalidity affect the ability to generalize findings to a broader population.
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Which threat to experimental choices is most commonly associated with the lack of random sample selection?
Which threat to experimental choices is most commonly associated with the lack of random sample selection?
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What might occur if participants are aware of their group assignment during an experiment?
What might occur if participants are aware of their group assignment during an experiment?
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Which threat to internal validity could be indicated by a noticeable drop in crime levels due to restrictions from a pandemic?
Which threat to internal validity could be indicated by a noticeable drop in crime levels due to restrictions from a pandemic?
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What term best describes the consistency of research findings over repeated trials?
What term best describes the consistency of research findings over repeated trials?
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Which option is essential to demonstrate that no alternative factors influence the relationship between two variables?
Which option is essential to demonstrate that no alternative factors influence the relationship between two variables?
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Which choice best clarifies the dual causation relationship between police presence and crime rate?
Which choice best clarifies the dual causation relationship between police presence and crime rate?
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Which choice indicates a negative relationship between two variables?
Which choice indicates a negative relationship between two variables?
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Which method is often used to test a theory by observing empirical evidence?
Which method is often used to test a theory by observing empirical evidence?
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Which choice is NOT mutually exclusive with regards to RACE/ETHNICITY?
Which choice is NOT mutually exclusive with regards to RACE/ETHNICITY?
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Which choice is mutually exhaustive with regards to RACE/ETHNICITY?
Which choice is mutually exhaustive with regards to RACE/ETHNICITY?
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What can changes to the questionnaire during data collection lead to?
What can changes to the questionnaire during data collection lead to?
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Which of these is an example of an idiographic approach?
Which of these is an example of an idiographic approach?
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Which of the following statements represents a typical spurious relationship?
Which of the following statements represents a typical spurious relationship?
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Study Notes
Question 22
- A relationship exists between the "number of police officers" and "the crime rate".
- The independent variable might be the number of police officers in a given area.
- The dependent variable might be the crime rate.
- Either variable can increase or decrease.
- This exists in a dual causation.
- Unit of Analysis
- Theoretical rationale
- Temporal order
- Absence of spuriousness
Question 23
- An increase in overtime hours leads to a decline in the incarceration rate.
- An increase in overtime hours leads to an increase in crimes committed by officers.
- An increase in age leads to a decrease in the number of crimes committed.
Question 24
- Idiographic theory
- Nomothetic theory
- Inductive theory
- Deductive theory
Question 25
- Race/ethnicity is NOT mutually exclusive.
- White, Black, Hispanic, Asian
- White, Black, Non-White
- White, Other
- Black, White
Question 26
- Race/ethnicity is mutually exclusive, but for the categories listed they all include different groups.
- Male, Female
- Male, Female, White
- Black, Non-White
- Black, White, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Haitian, Latino
Question 27
- Changes in the questionnaire or interview questions can result in data collection problems, by affecting:
- Instrumentation
- Correlation
- Maturation
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Description
This quiz explores relationships between police presence, crime rates, and various sociological theories regarding race and ethnicity. Engage with concepts like dual causation, unit of analysis, and the distinct categorizations of race/ethnicity. Test your understanding of how these factors interplay within the framework of sociology.
