Of the two risks of a grand challenge, which suggests that there is no control over the process?
a. Capturing general public interest for the advancement of social work and science
b. Offering no guarantee of success
c. Placing demands on individuals and organizations
d. Galvanizing the profession
Ans: b
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Measurement validity is achieved when a measure:
a. Cannot be “psyched out” by the respondent b. Corresponds to an accepted dictionary definition c. Yields the same score when applied to the same phenomena d. Relies on sophisticated instruments e. Measures what the researcher intends to measure
Which of the following is an example of descriptive research about the homeless?
a. A study aimed at determining the effects of tax breaks on rent costs. b. A study focused on the meanings homeless people assign to their conditions. c. A study based on the questions who are the homeless and how do they live. d. A study based on the hypothesis that the homeless are more likely to have drug problems. e. A study focused on the effects of social networks and homelessness.
When conducting a literature review on the topic, what is the best use
for a newspaper article that refers to the results of several studies of the use of date rape drugs? A. The article can be quoted directly; it is a publication B. The author of the article can be interviewed as an expert on the topic, and then quoted. C. Statements made by the author in the article should be quoted if they can be verified by an Internet search. D. The article can be used to help to locate the studies referred to so that they can be critiqued and, if credible, cited directly.
How do the concepts of “individual character flaws” or “moral inferiority” provide a justification for treating poor and dependent people in a punitive manner?
What will be an ideal response?