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 correct incorrect

Thorough and evaluative throughout correct incorrect

Written on a 'sexy' or populist subject correct incorrect

Has a clear conclusion that brings everything together correct incorrect

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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 correct incorrect

Using a suitable research method correct incorrect

Ensuring that the data measures what it says it is measuring correct incorrect

Disseminating your findings as widely as possible correct incorrect

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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 correct incorrect

A locally inspired topic correct incorrect

A personally inspired topic correct incorrect

An employability inspired topic correct incorrect

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. What is primary data?

Publicly available data and statistics correct incorrect

Previously published research studies correct incorrect

Any published research that has been carried out with human subjects correct incorrect

Data you gather from your own surveys, interviews, or observations correct incorrect

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. Which of the following are key to conducting ethical research? (Select all that apply.)

Securing informed consent correct incorrect

Avoiding misrepresentation correct incorrect

Ensuring accuracy of data correct incorrect

Avoiding harm to research subjects and protecting their privacy correct incorrect