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1.
_______ scientists conduct qualitative research as well as quantitative research.
2.
In _______ research, the emphasis is on observing, describing, and interpreting
behavior.
3.
_______ research emphasizes statistical measurement.
4.
The _______ ____ ____ ________ presentation reviews the body of research related to
a given topic and offers conclusions about the topic based on this research.
5.
A(n) _______ ________ presentation analyzes a program or policy.
6.
A(n) _______ _______ presentation is used to recommend a course of action on a
current issue or problem.
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Answer Key
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1.
Social scientists conduct qualitative as well as quantitative research.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
In quantitative research, the emphasis is on observing, describing, and interpreting
behavior.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
Social science presentations differ from other science presentations because they focus
on predicting or explaining human behavior or social forces.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
An effective social science presentation makes use of timely data.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
Students presenting a review of the literature examine the body of research related to a
given topic and offer conclusions based on this research.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
A review of the literature typically includes a section devoted to the research methods
employed to conduct the research.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
Social scientists never measure the effectiveness of programs developed to address
social issues.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
A policy proposal presentation should include recommendations for solving the
problem.
A)
True
B)
False
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9.
A policy proposal presentation does not include a plan for implementing its
recommendations.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
An effective social science presentation includes all of the following EXCEPT
A)
a clear illustration of the research questions.
B)
the speaker’s background.
C)
reference to current research.
D)
timely data.
11.
Which type of presentation describes available research on a topic?
A)
explanatory research
B)
program evaluation presentation
C)
review of the literature
D)
policy recommendation
12.
Which type of presentation reports on the effectiveness of programs?
A)
explanatory research presentation
B)
program evaluation presentation
C)
review of literature
D)
policy recommendation report
13.
Which type of presentation recommends a course of action on a current issue or
problem?
A)
explanatory research presentation
B)
program evaluation presentation
C)
review of the literature
D)
policy proposal presentation
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Answer Key
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1.
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?
2.
Name and describe two kinds of presentations frequently used by the social sciences.
3.
Identify two characteristics of an effective social science presentation.
4.
What is included in a review of the literature presentation?
5.
What is included in a program evaluation presentation?
6.
What is included in a policy proposal presentation?
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