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| *An operational definition is one that (p. 188): |
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| d. Both a and b. (a.Goes beyond a nominal definition of a concept to define it in a way that enables measurement; b.Defines a concept in such a way that it means the same thing to one person as it does to another.) |
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| *The three ways to measure concepts are (pp. 188-189): |
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| c. Asking questions, making observations, and consulting existing records. |
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| *A researcher is using data from the Census 2000 to ask new research questions that go beyond the purpose for which the Census data were collected. This type of data is (p. 189) |
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| *Which of the following represent a close-ended question used in survey research (pp. 191-192)? |
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| c. Have you checked with friends or relatives in the past four weeks to find employment? |
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| *A structured survey is one in which (p. 191) |
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| c.The majority of questions are close-ended questions. (d. Both b and c (b.The interviewer asks questions as they are written with the aim of standardizing the administration process as much as possible; c.The majority of questions are close-ended questions.) |
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| *A semi-structured survey is one in which (p. 191). |
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| b.The interviewer is free to clarify the questions and follow up on the participants responses. |
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| *Random error refers to which of the following (p. 201)? |
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| c.Errors that are neither consistent nor patterned. |
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| *A measure is considered valid when it (pp. 202-203) |
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| d.Accurately represents the concept of interest to a high degree. |
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| *A measure is considered reliable when it is (p. 202) |
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| b.Able to generate consistent results each time the measure is administered. |
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| *Interrater reliability refers to which of the following (p. 206)? |
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| c.The percentage of agreement between two observers. |
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