Survey research is one of many research designs that social workers use to build knowledge. Surveys
can be structured differently depending on whether the research is qualitative or quantitative. What
are two different types of surveys?
a) Grounded and exploratory
b) Overt and covert
c) Consensual and participant observer
d) Interviews and questionnaires
Professor Jones gathers existing statistical information from various United Nations Publications and other sources on 120 nations.
She then analyzes the information to see whether nations with certain forms of government (e.g., democratic versus dictatorship) and economies (e.g., industrial versus agricultural) have
particular social programs (e.g., public health programs). This is which type of comparative research?
A) cross-national research B) cultural context research
C) transnational research D) case study
When studying Masons (a highly secretive social organization) in Milwaukee, Dr. Jonus Rice utilized a family friend, who was a Mason, to get access to the organization's meetings.
Without the family friend, Dr. Rice would not have access to this highly secretive organization. The family friend is called the
A) holder of all that is precious. B) concierge.
C) doorman. D) gatekeeper.
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