Legal Education And RM II Set 1
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This set of Legal Education and RM 2 Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Legal Education And RM II Set 1
Q1 | We review the relevant literature to know:
- what is already known about the topic
- what concepts and theories have been applied to the topic
- who are the key contributors to the topic
- all of the above
Q2 | A deductive theory is one that:
- allows theory to emerge out of the data
- involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis
- allows for findings to feed back into the stock of knowledge
- uses qualitative methods whenever possible
Q3 | What does 'sampling cases' mean?
- sampling using a sampling frame
- identifying people who are suitable for research
- literally, the researcher\s brief-case
- sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
Q4 | Which of the following is not a data-collection method?
- research questions
- unstructured interviewing
- postal survey questionnaires
- participant observation
Q5 | Why is data analysis concerned with data reduction?
- because far too much data is collected than is required
- because we need to make sense of the data
- because of the repetitions in answers to questionnaires
- because the sample size has been exceeded
Q6 | The core ingredients of a dissertation are:
- introduction; data collection; data analysis; conclusions and recommendations.
- executive summary; literature review; data gathered; conclusions; bibliography.
- research plan; research data; analysis; references.
- introduction; literature review; research methods; results; discussion; conclusion.
Q7 | Which of the following is a component of ethnographic research?
- being immersed in a social group or setting
- participant observation, interviews, and/or documentary analysis
- a written account of an ethnographic study
- all of the above
Q8 | What is a key informant?
- a group member who helps the ethnographer gain access to relevant people/events
- a senior level member of the organisation who refuses to allow researchers into it
- a participant who appears to be helpful but then blows the researcher\s cover
- someone who cuts keys to help the ethnographer gain access to a building
Q9 | What is the name of the role adopted by an ethnographer who joins in with the group'sactivities but admits to being a researcher?
- complete participant
- participant-as-observer
- observer-as-participant
- complete observer
Q10 | Is it okay to break the law in order to maintain a "cover"?
- yes, provided it is not very serious
- no, never under any circumstances
- yes, because otherwise data on criminal activity would never come to light
- yes, provided it doesn\t cause physical harm to someone
Q11 | What is the difference between "scratch notes" and "full field notes"?
- scratch notes are just key words and phrases, rather than lengthy descriptions
- full field notes are quicker and easier to write than scratch notes
- scratch notes are written at the end of the day rather than during key events
- full field notes do not involve the researcher scratching their head while thinking
Q12 | What are the two main types of data that can be used in visual ethnography?
- positivist and interpretivist
- qualitative and quantitative
- nominal and ordinal
- extant and research-driven
Q13 | Which of the following makes qualitative interviewing distinct from structured interviewing?
- the procedure is less standardized
- rambling" off the topic is not a problem
- the researcher seeks rich, detailed answers
- all of the above
Q14 | Which of the following is not a type of qualitative interview?
- unstructured interview
- oral history interview
- structured interview
- focus group interview
Q15 | What is a "probing question"?
- one that inquires about a sensitive or deeply personal issue
- one that encourages the interviewee to say more about a topic
- one that asks indirectly about people\s opinions
- one that moves the conversation on to another topic
Q16 | What can you do to reduce the time consuming nature of transcribing interviews?
- use a transcribing machine
- employ someone to transcribe for you
- transcribe only selected parts of the interviews
- all of the above
Q17 | Which of the following is not a type of lifestory?
- naturalistic life stories
- researched life stories
- true life stories
- reflexive and recursive life stories
Q18 | Which of the following is an advantage of qualitative interviewing relative toparticipant observation?
- it allows you to find out about issues that are resistant to observation
- it is more biased and value-laden
- it is more likely to create reactive effects
- none of the above
Q19 | Which of the following is a disadvantage of qualitative interviewing relative toparticipant observation?
- it has a more specific focus
- it is more ethically dubious, in terms of obtaining informed consent
- it may not provide access to deviant or hidden activities
- it does not allow participants to reconstruct their life events
Q20 | The introductory section of a research report should aim to:
- identify the specific focus of the study
- provide a rationale for the dissertation, or article
- grab the reader\s attention
- all of the above
Q21 | What is the purpose of the conclusion in a research report?
- it explains how concepts were operationally defined and measured
- it contains a useful review of the relevant literature
- it outlines the methodological procedures that were employed
- it summarizes the key findings in relation to the research questions
Q22 | Which of the following is not normally included in a written account of qualitative research?
- an introduction, locating the research in its theoretical context
- an explanation of the design of the study
- a discussion of the main findings in relation to the research questions
- a decision to accept or reject the hypothesis
Q23 | Before submitting your dissertation, you should ensure that:
- your writing is free of sexist, racist and disablist language
- other people have read your final draft
- you have proofread it thoroughly
- all of the above
Q24 | Probability sampling is rarely used in qualitative research because:
- qualitative researchers are not trained in statistics
- it is very old-fashioned
- it is often not feasible
- research questions are more important than sampling
Q25 | The two levels of sampling used by Savage et al. (2005) for the Manchester study were:
- random and purposive
- convenience and snowball
- statistical and non-statistical
- contexts and participants