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A researcher designs a survey question asking respondents to indicate their class standing as ...
A researcher designs a survey question asking respondents to indicate their class standing as ...
A researcher designs a survey question asking respondents to indicate their class standing as either: First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate Student. What level of measurement did she use?
 
  a. nominal
  b. ordinal
hiba4ever   38   1 Reply
6 years ago
Variables are those whose categories can be ranked.
Variables are those whose categories can be ranked.
variables are those whose categories can be ranked.
 
  a. Interval
  b. Ratio
  c. Composite
  d. Ordinal
  e. Nominal
captain lala   22   1 Reply
6 years ago
Letter grades given at the end of the term are an example of measurements calculated GPA's are a ...
Letter grades given at the end of the term are an example of measurements calculated GPA's are a ...
Letter grades given at the end of the term are an example of measurements calculated GPA's are a type of _______________ measurement.
 
  a. ordinal; interval
  b. ordinal; ratio
  c. interval; ratio
  d. nominal; ratio
daurea829   27   1 Reply
6 years ago
The practical reason for paying attention to levels of measurement is related to
The practical reason for paying attention to levels of measurement is related to
The practical reason for paying attention to levels of measurement is related to
 
  a. conceptualization.
  b. summarizing information.
  c. operationalizing.
  d. creating indexes.
  e. none of the above
captain lala   19   1 Reply
6 years ago
Quantitative research is focused on variables, including their description and relationships.
Quantitative research is focused on variables, including their description and relationships.
Quantitative research is focused on variables, including their description and relationships.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
nhuynh0122   31   1 Reply
6 years ago
Concepts can always be observed directly with direct measurements.
Concepts can always be observed directly with direct measurements.
Concepts can always be observed directly with direct measurements.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
daurea829   32   2 Replies
6 years ago
The terms concepts and phenomena are interchangeable since both refer to something that is being ...
The terms concepts and phenomena are interchangeable since both refer to something that is being ...
The terms concepts and phenomena are interchangeable since both refer to something that is being studied.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
JaySanz   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
Multidimensionality refers to concepts that have more than one way of manifesting themselves.
Multidimensionality refers to concepts that have more than one way of manifesting themselves.
Multidimensionality refers to concepts that have more than one way of manifesting themselves.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
JaySanz   13   1 Reply
6 years ago
It's easy to create indexes and scales that are both reliable and valid.
It's easy to create indexes and scales that are both reliable and valid.
It's easy to create indexes and scales that are both reliable and valid.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
nathanwhite2016   31   1 Reply
6 years ago
Conceptualization pushes researchers to clearly set forth what they mean when they use specific ...
Conceptualization pushes researchers to clearly set forth what they mean when they use specific ...
Conceptualization pushes researchers to clearly set forth what they mean when they use specific terms to describe a phenomenon.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
nathanwhite2016   20   1 Reply
6 years ago
If we use Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish to describe religious preference, we have developed ...
If we use Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish to describe religious preference, we have developed ...
If we use Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish to describe religious preference, we have developed exhaustive and mutually exclusive categories.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Rebeccajo   41   1 Reply
6 years ago
In creating categories with which to categorize phenomena, these must be exhaustive and mutually ...
In creating categories with which to categorize phenomena, these must be exhaustive and mutually ...
In creating categories with which to categorize phenomena, these must be exhaustive and mutually exclusive.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
kimberlieeike   42   2 Replies
6 years ago
If a measure is reliable, chances are very good that it is valid as well.
If a measure is reliable, chances are very good that it is valid as well.
If a measure is reliable, chances are very good that it is valid as well.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sheela4875   53   1 Reply
6 years ago
Content validity is a test for validity which involves utilizing the judgment of experts in the ...
Content validity is a test for validity which involves utilizing the judgment of experts in the ...
Content validity is a test for validity which involves utilizing the judgment of experts in the field.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Signsnfn   45   1 Reply
kzeeb
6 years ago
A set of categories that defines class assignment as freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior is an ...
A set of categories that defines class assignment as freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior is an ...
A set of categories that defines class assignment as freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior is an ordinal level of measurement.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
shabazz627   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
A nominal measure can only have five categories.
A nominal measure can only have five categories.
A nominal measure can only have five categories.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
thereallg   26   1 Reply
6 years ago
Nominal variables are the lowest level of measurement.
Nominal variables are the lowest level of measurement.
Nominal variables are the lowest level of measurement.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
ANKUR   43   1 Reply
6 years ago
It is pretty easy to take a nominal measure and transform it into a ratio measure.
It is pretty easy to take a nominal measure and transform it into a ratio measure.
It is pretty easy to take a nominal measure and transform it into a ratio measure.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
multimaan   35   2 Replies
6 years ago
A higher level of measurement is not much advantage to a researcher since statistical analysis tools ...
A higher level of measurement is not much advantage to a researcher since statistical analysis tools ...
A higher level of measurement is not much advantage to a researcher since statistical analysis tools are equally available to all levels.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false
azzam_mokhtar@y   41   1 Reply
6 years ago
The strategy of how data will be collected is referred to as the
The strategy of how data will be collected is referred to as the
The strategy of how data will be collected is referred to as the
 
  a. hypothesis.
  b. manipulation.
  c. study design.
  d. control.
  e. causality.
multimaan   23   1 Reply
6 years ago
Decisions about study design are based partly on
Decisions about study design are based partly on
Decisions about study design are based partly on
 
  a. the use of theory.
  b. the researcher's interest.
  c. the purpose of the research.
  d. whether or not a causal hypothesis will be tested.
  e. all of these infl
Nightmare7171   29   1 Reply
6 years ago
Cross-sectional research (Multiple Choice)
Cross-sectional research (Multiple Choice)
Cross-sectional research
 
  a. is the most widely used type of research.
  b. is the least used type of research.
  c. generally has large samples.
  d. typically uses qualitative analysis.
  e. is both the most widely
kailaluczynski   38   1 Reply
6 years ago
A study examining how attitudes about smoking influence other health behaviors, executed by ...
A study examining how attitudes about smoking influence other health behaviors, executed by ...
A study examining how attitudes about smoking influence other health behaviors, executed by surveying a random sample of city residents during the month of August is an example of
 
  a. longitudinal research.
  b. experimental resear
asteriskek   96   1 Reply
6 years ago
When a researcher believes that two variables are related in a causal way, she will be interested in ...
When a researcher believes that two variables are related in a causal way, she will be interested in ...
When a researcher believes that two variables are related in a causal way, she will be interested in manipulating the
 
  a. dependent variable.
  b. independent variable.
  c. causal variable.
  d. both the independent vari
captain lala   49   2 Replies
6 years ago
Cross-sectional designs are often used to
Cross-sectional designs are often used to
Cross-sectional designs are often used to
 
  a. obtain an in-depth description on one case within its social context.
  b. test causal hypotheses.
  c. observe a change over time.
  d. obtain an in-depth description on one
joxley3   37   1 Reply
6 years ago
If we are interested in establishing that two variables are related in a causal way (A causes B), ...
If we are interested in establishing that two variables are related in a causal way (A causes B), ...
If we are interested in establishing that two variables are related in a causal way (A causes B), three conditions must be satisfied. Among the following items, which is not a factor in this determination?
 
  a. A and B must be the result
JordoCat33   25   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following is not a condition needed to establish causality?
Which of the following is not a condition needed to establish causality?
Which of the following is not a condition needed to establish causality?
 
  a. There needs to be an empirical association between the independent and dependent variable.
  b. The relationship between variables has to be spurious.
ahmedkamal   36   1 Reply
6 years ago
The focal research, Moving On? Continuity and Change after Retirement by Adler and Clark utilized ...
The focal research, Moving On? Continuity and Change after Retirement by Adler and Clark utilized ...
The focal research, Moving On? Continuity and Change after Retirement by Adler and Clark utilized what kind of study design?
 
  a. panel
  b. cross-sectional
  c. trend
  d. longitudinal
  e. both panel and longitudina
nhuynh0122   15   1 Reply
6 years ago
If you were conducting research using a cross-section design with retrospective questions about ...
If you were conducting research using a cross-section design with retrospective questions about ...
If you were conducting research using a cross-section design with retrospective questions about childhood and adolescent years to young people in their twenties, you
 
  a. should yield consistent results.
  b. may find this problemat
tlcp8   16   1 Reply
6 years ago
If we were interested in how individuals' attitudes about smoking marijuana change from adolescence ...
If we were interested in how individuals' attitudes about smoking marijuana change from adolescence ...
If we were interested in how individuals' attitudes about smoking marijuana change from adolescence to adulthood, marriage and parenthood, the most appropriate study design would be
 
  a. longitudinal.
  b. case study.
  c. cros
bernaljr20031   26   2 Replies
6 years ago
Longitudinal research requires data collection at at least different times.
Longitudinal research requires data collection at at least different times.
Longitudinal research requires data collection at at least different times.
 
  a. two
  b. three
  c. four
  d. ten
  e. twelve
Wafflez4Reason   16   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is one way to combat issues of internal validity?
What is one way to combat issues of internal validity?
What is one way to combat issues of internal validity?
 
  a. Do not ask people about things that occurred in the past.
  b. Conduct longitudinal studies versus cross-sectional studies.
  c. Never conduct a cross-sectional design
azzam_mokhtar@y   19   1 Reply
6 years ago
For non-experimental study designs, the approach that will likely optimize our ability to understand ...
For non-experimental study designs, the approach that will likely optimize our ability to understand ...
For non-experimental study designs, the approach that will likely optimize our ability to understand how the attitudes of particular individuals change over time is the
 
  a. case study.
  b. panel study.
  c. trend study.
shabazz627   17   1 Reply
6 years ago
The longitudinal nature of panel studies allows researchers to
The longitudinal nature of panel studies allows researchers to
The longitudinal nature of panel studies allows researchers to
 
  a. document patterns.
  b. establish time order sequences.
  c. take snapshot photographs of a particular moment in time.
  d. document patterns and establis
danusha   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
In conducting longitudinal research, a panel design has several advantages. These include
In conducting longitudinal research, a panel design has several advantages. These include
In conducting longitudinal research, a panel design has several advantages. These include
 
  a. an ability to do research at a low cost.
  b. an ability to track individuals over the course of time.
  c. an ability to collect da
Tmi32   33   1 Reply
6 years ago
Study A involves two samples from the same population that are surveyed at two different times. ...
Study A involves two samples from the same population that are surveyed at two different times. ...
Study A involves two samples from the same population that are surveyed at two different times. Study B involved collecting data from the same sample over two time periods. Study A is a study and Study B is a study.
 
  a. cohort; panel
azzam_mokhtar@y   16   2 Replies
6 years ago
If we are obtaining data from the same sample at two or more points in time, it is likely that it ...
If we are obtaining data from the same sample at two or more points in time, it is likely that it ...
If we are obtaining data from the same sample at two or more points in time, it is likely that it will be impossible to locate some of the sample members for follow-up interviews. This is known as
 
  a. panel fatigue.
  b. panel mort
Wafflez4Reason   19   1 Reply
6 years ago
Panel conditioning is (Multiple Choice)
Panel conditioning is (Multiple Choice)
Panel conditioning is
 
  a. the loss of subjects from a study because of disinterest, death, illness, or inability to locate them.
  b. the effect of repeatedly measuring variables on members of a panel study.
  c. the effect of
madisoncole0416   16   1 Reply
6 years ago
The advantage of trend studies is that they
The advantage of trend studies is that they
The advantage of trend studies is that they
 
  a. avoid panel attrition.
  b. avoid panel conditioning.
  c. save the expense of finding the original participants.
  d. enable the researcher to collect data anonymously.
kesgirl   39   1 Reply
6 years ago
A trend design collects data at different times from
A trend design collects data at different times from
A trend design collects data at different times from
 
  a. the same sample.
  b. different samples.
  c. the same or different samples depending on the purpose of the research.
  d. a panel specifically assembled for this p
Gaggu   34   1 Reply
6 years ago
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