Chapter 6 & 7

Question 0

A descriptive account of the behavior, past history, and other relevant factors concerning a specific individual

Answer 0

Case study

Question 1

The use of existing sources of information for research. Sources include statistical records, survey archives, and written records.

Answer 1

Archival research

Question 2

A set of rules used to categorize observations

Answer 2

Coding system

Question 3

Systemic analysis of recorded communications

Answer 3

Content analysis

Question 4

Descriptive method in which observations are made in a natural social setting

Answer 4

Naturalistic observation

Question 5

A technique of observing a situation where in the observer takes an active role in the situation

Answer 5

Participant observation

Question 6

A type of case study in which the life of an individual is analyzed using psychological theory

Answer 6

Psychobiography

Question 7

A problem of measurement in which the measure changes the behavior being observed

Answer 7

Reactivity

Question 8

Observations of one or more specific variables, usually made in a precisely defined setting

Answer 8

Systemic observation

Question 9

A survey where the interviewers questions are prompted on the computer screen, and the data are entered directly into the computer for analysis

Answer 9

Computer assisted telephone interview

Question 10

A question with a limited number of response alternatives

Answer 10

Close ended question

Question 11

A probability sampling method in which existing groups or geographic areas, called clusters, are identified. clusters are randomly sampled and then everyone in the selected clusters participate in the study

Answer 11

Cluster sampling

Question 12

And interval of values within which there is a given level of confidence where the population lies

Answer 12

Confidence interval

Question 13

An interview in which the interviewer and responded meet to conduct the interview

Answer 13

Face to face interview

Question 14

An interview with a group of about 6 to 10 individuals brought together for a period of usually 2 to 3 hours

Answer 14

Focus group

Question 15

Hey Mark along a continuous 100 mm line that is anchored with descriptions at each end

Answer 15

Graphic rating scale

Question 16

Selecting subjects in a haphazard manner usually on the basis of availability, and not with regard to having a representative sample of the population; a type of nonprobability sampling

Answer 16

Haphazard sampling

Question 17

Intentional or unintentional influence exerted by an interviewer in such a way that the actual or interpreted behavior of respondents is consistent with the interviewers expectations

Answer 17

Interviewer bias

Question 18

Type of sampling procedure in which one cannot specify the probability that any member of the population will be included in the sample

Answer 18

Nonprobability sampling

Question 19

Hey question and which respondents are free to answer in anyway they like

Answer 19

Open ended question

Question 20

Research in which the same sample of subjects is studied at two or more points in time, usually to assess changes that occur over time

Answer 20

Panel study

Question 21

The defined group of individuals from which a sample is drawn

Answer 21

Population

Question 22

Type of sampling procedure in which one is able to specify the probability that any member of the population will be included in the sample

Answer 22

Probability sampling

Question 23

A type of haphazard sample conducted to obtain predetermined types of individuals for the sample

Answer 23

Purposive sample

Question 24

A sampling procedure in which the sample is chosen to reflect the numerical composition of various subgroups in the population.

Answer 24

Quota sampling

Question 25

A sample that is obtained at random

Answer 25

Random sample

Question 26

A scale that asks people to provide “how much”judgments on any number of dimensions

Answer 26

Rating scale

Question 27

The percentage of people selected for a sample who actually completed a survey

Answer 27

Response rate

Question 28

A pattern of response to questions on a self-report measure that is not related to the content of the questions

Answer 28

Response set

Question 29

The process of choosing members of the population to be included in the sample

Answer 29

Sampling

Question 30

When you measure a single individual on a variable be obtained score may deviate from the true score

Answer 30

Sampling error

Question 31

The individuals or clusters of individuals in a population who might actually be selected for inclusion in the sample

Answer 31

Sampling frame

Question 32

Measure of the meaning of concepts that was developed by Osgood and his associates. Respondents rate any concept – person, object, behaviors, ideas – on a series of bipolar additive using seven-point scales.

Answer 32

Semantic differential scale

Question 33

A sampling procedure in which each member of the population has a equal probability of being included in the sample

Answer 33

Simple random sampling

Question 34

A probability sampling method in which a population is divided into subpopulation groups called strata; individuals are then randomly sampled from each of the strata

Answer 34

Stratified random sampling

Question 35

Employs the use of questionnaires and interviews to ask people to provide information about themselves – their attitudes and beliefs, demographics and other facts

Answer 35

Survey research

Question 36

An interview that takes place over the telephone

Answer 36

Telephone interview

Question 37

When you asked several questions about a topic, a respondent may employ a response set to agree or disagree with all of the questions

Answer 37

Yea-saying or nay-saying