Test Bank For Basic Of Social Research Qualitative And Quantitative Approaches 3rd Edition By W. Lawrence

Chapter 1 Doing Social Research

1.1 Essay Questions

1 ) Describe the kinds of errors you are likely to make with each of the following: premature closure, overgeneralization, and selective observation.

Diff: 3 Page Ref: 3

Topic: Alternatives to Social Research

Skill: 02. Recognize difference between scientific & nonscientific

Objective: 01.02 Explain limits/weaknesses of non-research approaches

2 ) Briefly describe each of the steps involved in conducting a research project. Discuss how “fixed” the steps are and the implications of this for a person doing research.

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 10

Topic: Steps in the Research Process

Skill: 05. Show awareness of appropriate procedures/techniques

Objective: 01.07 Organize steps of the research process

3 ) Explain how you would distinguish a qualitative from a quantitative social research study, and give examples of each.

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 11

Topic: Dimensions of Research

Skill: 08. Provide examples of abstract ideas/principles

Objective: 01.06 Distinguish between qualitative & quantitative research

4 ) What is the difference between basic and applied research?

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 11

Topic: Dimensions of Research

Skill: 04. Express familiarity with the range of techniques/methods

Objective: 01.04 Distinguish among goals/purposes of social research

5 ) What is social impact assessment (SIA)? How does it work?

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 11

Topic: Dimensions of Research

Skill: 05. Show awareness of appropriate procedures/techniques

Objective: 01.03 Identify types of social research & weakness/strengths