Describe the various types of research designs and discuss the strengths and weakness of each design. Which type of research design is most commonly used by researchers, and which type of research design is the least reliable?
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During the early years of World War II, Harold Lasswell predicted the rise of nation-states where military leaders' dictatorial power would enable them to divert national resources into weapons production and to win public support by means of
propaganda. Lasswell referred to these bodies as __________ states. a. warfare b. naturalistic c. garrison d. military e. elitist
Some people have difficult lives, yet overcome adversity and are successful and well-adjusted. In the face of life's many challenges, they have overcome many, if not all, of them. These individuals show:
a) protective factors. b) resilience. c) SCHIP. d) cumulative advantage and disadvantage. e) EITC.
A sampling interval of 5 was used to select a sample from a population of 1000 . The researcher should start sampling with
a. the 5th element on the list. b. a random start between 1 and 1000, including 1 and 1000. c. a random start between 1 and 5, including 1 and 5. d. a random start between 1 and 5, excluding either 1 or 5. e. the researcher's favorite number.
Before the 1970s,
a. few studies focused on women. b. gender was a primary focus in social sciences. c. sexuality was a major research concern. d. age segregation was fully studied. e. all of these.