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Chapter 32 Self-test questions
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Which of the following are characteristics of a good student research project? (Select all that apply.)
Focused on a specific research question
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Thorough and evaluative throughout
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Written on a 'sexy' or populist subject
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Has a clear conclusion that brings everything together
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Which of the following are important in ensuring that your findings are valid and reliable? (Select all that apply.)
Avoiding bias
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Using a suitable research method
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Ensuring that the data measures what it says it is measuring
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Disseminating your findings as widely as possible
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Which of the following 'angles' could you use to decide on a research topic? (Select all that apply.)
A 'new frontier' of crime
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A locally inspired topic
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A personally inspired topic
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An employability inspired topic
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What is primary data?
Publicly available data and statistics
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Previously published research studies
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Any published research that has been carried out with human subjects
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Data you gather from your own surveys, interviews, or observations
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Which of the following are key to conducting ethical research? (Select all that apply.)
Securing informed consent
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Avoiding misrepresentation
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Ensuring accuracy of data
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Avoiding harm to research subjects and protecting their privacy
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