Science is completely value free
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
false
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During her field research project at a daycare center, Sally explained social research to the daycare center workers, told about her own background, and ignored minor rule infractions. This illustrates
A) normalizing field research. B) use of small favors. C) negotiating with a gatekeeper. D) appearance of interest. E) attitude of strangeness.
Multiple regression analysis is a:
a. bivariate analysis b. multivariate analysis c. an examination of two variables d. univariate analysis
According to the text, human service professionals can play an important role in the political
issues surrounding the selection of research problems by:
a. removing politics as an issue in the funding of research. b. making sure that only human service practitioners conduct the research that affects their clients. c. making sure that problem selection in research is based largely or solely on human service practice concerns. d. serving as advocates for the inclusion on the societal research agenda of problems relevant to their clients.
Why would a researcher use statistical analysis?
A) To examine the outcomes of a policy regarding specific criteria. B) To determine if differences between comparison groups have occurred by chance or as a result of the policy. C) To present their findings. D) To interpret their findings.