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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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