Some observers consider social work research as lacking a specific disciplinary focus. Instead, they see social work research as drawing upon the subject matter from other disciplines with the aim of applying what is learned to solve real-world problems. Which epistemological perspective is associated with the idea that knowledge's meaning is revealed by its application and use?
a. Pragmatism
b. Positivism
c. Constructionism
d. Interpretivism
c. Constructionism
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Thomson and colleagues (2001) found that
A) men are less likely than women to use profanity in email messages. B) online communications allow men to be more expressive than they would be in face-to-face communications. C) men write more detailed email messages. D) individuals adapted the gendered style of their communications to the perceived sex of the recipients.
It is safe to assume that agency staff members who initially approve of an experiment will remain in close compliance with its research protocol throughout the study
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true?
a. In a higher-level factorial design, the first independent variable is always within-subjects. b. A factorial design is used when researchers are interested in the interaction effects between multiple independent variables. c. In a 2 x 2 factorial design, there are 4 independent variables. d. In a 3 x 2 x 2 factorial design, there are 3 possible interactions in total.
All but which of the following factors were developed rapidly in the period from the turn of the century to the great depression:
a) Advancement of immigrant skill and status b) New power supplies c) Greater mechanization d) Spread of “scientific management”