Quiz 3
Survey research in social work collects information from a sample of individuals through their responses to
standardized questions.
True
Longitudinal studies looks at data that represents a single point in time?
False
One of the weaknesses of survey research is its versatility
False
Many researchers believe that at least a 75% response rate must be achieved in order to be reasonably confident that
the survey results will be representative of the population from which the survey sample was selected.
True
Which of the following is not one of the benefits of survey research?
Inflexibility
What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you agree or
disagree that television increases people's tolerance for violence and drug use?
Avoid double-barreled questions
Face-to-face social interaction occurs between researcher and respondent only in:
In-person surveys
The popularity of survey research is due to:
Versatility, efficiency, and the generalizability of results
What guideline does the following question violate in terms of guidelines for writing questions: Do you disagree that
there should not be an exam on Chapter 7?
Avoid double negatives
Which of the following looks at data administered over an extended period of a time
Longitudinal data
