CSP Research Methods & Data Analysis 2

Question 1

A researcher uses data collected for tax purposes to study income inequality. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Secondary data analysis

Answer

Secondary data analysis involves analyzing data originally collected for a different purpose.

Question 2

Which sampling technique ensures every nth person on a list is selected?

Accepted Answer

Systematic sampling

Answer

Systematic sampling selects every nth element from a sampling frame after a random start.

Question 3

In a regression analysis, a beta coefficient of 0 indicates:

Accepted Answer

No linear relationship between variables

Answer

A beta coefficient of 0 means the independent variable has no linear predictive value for the dependent variable.

Question 4

Which type of validity assesses whether a measure covers all dimensions of a concept?

Accepted Answer

Content validity

Answer

Content validity evaluates whether a measure adequately covers all aspects of the theoretical concept being measured.

Question 5

A sociologist studies gang behavior by joining the gang without disclosing their researcher role. This is:

Accepted Answer

Covert participant observation

Answer

Covert participant observation involves the researcher concealing their identity and research purpose from subjects.

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