A research team is constructing an instrument for observational research. They want to observe
behaviors as they naturally occur in urban neighborhoods.
In terms of a research hypothesis, they
postulate that the quality of interactions between neighborhood residents are related to littering. What
is the research team's first step for constructing the observational instrument?
a) Select preferred type of observation
b) Identify purpose of the observation
c) Review literature
d) Select most important behaviors
b
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A. Time management and assertiveness B. Advocacy and critical thinking C. Organization and advocacy D. Decision-making and leadership
The first step in a content analysis is to:
a. Identify a population of documents or other textual sources. b. Determine the units of analysis. c. Design coding procedures for the variables to be measured. d. Test and refine coding procedures. e. Collect data.
Which of the following is LEAST suited to providing clear evidence about a causal relationship between two variables?
A) classical experimental design B) Solomon four-group design C) posttest-only control group design D) one-shot case study E) All of the above are equally effective.
According the Catholic Charities website, services provided at most of its agencies typically fall into one of three categories:
a. Emergency services, individual and family services, and refugee resettlement b. Substance abuse counseling, AIDS counseling, and youth programs c. Emergency service, individual and family services, and youth programs d. Substance abuse counseling, AIDS awareness, and individual counseling