A researcher follows the principles of logical positivism, and seeks to create specific operational definitions of the concepts they test. The people and objects do not possess meaning independently, but rather, it is conferred upon them. What methodology is this researcher using?
A) Quantitative research
B) Triangulation
C) Chicago School symbolic interactionism
D) Iowa School symbolic interactionism
D
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An exhibit in the text listed social work professional associations, which included all of the following except:
a. Canadian Association of Social Workers b. National Association of Social Workers c. International Federation of Social Workers d. Academy of Licensed Social Workers
Current empirical evidence indicates that the relationship between viewing violent programs and engaging in actual violent behavior is
A) casual.
B) at least correlational.
C) spurious.
D) nonexistent (i.e., there is no relationship between these two variables).
Using the Carkhuff scale, which best represents a "level 2" response?
A. The helper slightly misses the feelings of the client. B. The helper is derogatory. C. The helper reflects accurately feeling and meaning. D. The helper reflects deeper feelings of which the client is not aware.
Which type of case study studies one research entity at two time points separated by a critical event?
A) Snapshot case study B) Longitudinal case study C) Pre–post case study D) Comparative case study