Legal Education And RM II Set 2
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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 2
Q1 | Which of the following is not a type of purposive sampling?
- probability sampling
- deviant case sampling
- theoretical sampling
- snowball sampling
Q2 | The minimum sample size for qualitative interviewing is:
- 30
- 31
- 60
- it\s hard to say
Q3 | Why is an ethnographic study unlikely to use a probability sample?
- because the aim of understanding is more important than that of generalization
- because the researcher cannot control who is willing to talk to them
- because it is difficult to identify a sampling frame
- all of the above
Q4 | Apart from people, what else can purposive sampling be used for?
- documents
- timing of events
- context
- all of the above
Q5 | What can be generalized from a purposive sample?
- that the findings are true for broadly similar cases
- that the findings are true for the entire population
- that the opposite is true for people who are the opposite of those in the sample
- that purposive sampling is better than probability sampling
Q6 | Which of the following is a problem associated with survey research?
- the problem of objectivity
- the problem of "going native
- the problem of omission
- the problem of robustness
Q7 | The key advantage of structured observation over survey research is that:
- it does not rely on the researcher\s ability to take notes
- the researcher is immersed as a participant in the field they are studying
- it does not impose any expectations of behaviour on the respondents
- it allows you to observe people\s behaviour directly
Q8 | It may not be possible to use a probability sample to observe behaviour in public placesbecause:
- the findings of such studies are not intended to have external validity
- it is not feasible to construct a sampling frame of interactions
- it is difficult to gain access to such social settings
- researchers prefer not to use random samples whenever possible
Q9 | Which of the following is not a type of sampling used in structured observation?
- focal sampling
- scan sampling
- emotional sampling
- behaviour sampling
Q10 | One of the criticisms often levelled at structured observation is that:
- it does not allow us to impose any framework on the social setting
- it only generates a small amount of data
- it is unethical to observe people without an observation schedule
- it does not allow us to understand the intentions behind behaviour
Q11 | What is a research design?
- a way of conducting research that is not grounded in theory
- the choice between using qualitative or quantitative methods
- the style in which you present your research findings, e.g. a graph
- a framework for every stage of the collection and analysis of data
Q12 | Cross cultural studies are an example of:
- case study design
- comparative design
- experimental design
- longitudinal design
Q13 | What is a 'grand theory'?
- one that was proposed by one of the major theorists in the sociological tradition
- one that is highly abstract and makes broad generalizations about the social world
- an intermediate level explanation of observed regularities
- a particularly satisfactory theory that makes the researcher feel happy
Q14 | An inductive theory is one that:
- involves testing an explicitly defined hypothesis
- does not allow for findings to feed back into the stock of knowledge
- uses quantitative methods whenever possible
- allows theory to emerge out of the data
Q15 | The qualitative research strategy places a value on:
- using numbers, measurements and statistical techniques
- generating theories through inductive research about social meanings
- conducting research that is of a very high quality
- all of the above
Q16 | An important practical issue to consider when designing a research project is:
- which theoretical perspective you find most interesting
- whether or not you have time to retile the bathroom first
- how much time and money you have to conduct the research
- which colour of ring binder to present your work in
Q17 | You can manage your time and resources best, by:
- working out a timetable
- finding out what resources are readily available to you
- calculating a budget for likely expenditure
- all of the above
Q18 | How can you tell if your research questions are really good?
- if they guide your literature search
- if they are linked together to help you construct a coherent argument
- if they force you to narrow the scope of your research
- all of the above
Q19 | Which of the following should be included in a research proposal?
- your academic status and experience
- the difficulties you encountered with your previous reading on the topic
- your choice of research methods and reasons for choosing them
- all of the above
Q20 | Which of the following should you think about when preparing your research?
- your sample frame and sampling strategy
- the ethical issues that might arise
- negotiating access to the setting
- all of the above
Q21 | What practical steps can you take before you actually start your research?
- find out exactly what your institution\s requirements are for a dissertation
- make sure you are familiar with the hardware and software you plan to use
- apply for clearance of your project through an ethics committee
- all of the above
Q22 | Why do you need to review the existing literature?
- to make sure you have a long list of references
- because without it, you could never reach the required word-count
- to find out what is already known about your area of interest
- to help in your general studying
Q23 | What is the first stage of a systematic review?
- assess the relevance of each study to the research question(s)
- define the purpose and scope of the review
- appraise the quality of studies from the previous step
- survey all of the literature contained within a single library
Q24 | The term "secondary analysis" refers to the technique of:
- conducting a study of seconds, minutes and other measures of time
- analysing your own data in two different ways
- analysing existing data that has been collected by another person or organization
- working part time on a project alongside other responsibilities
Q25 | Why might secondary analysis be a particularly useful method for students?
- it is relatively easy to do
- it saves time and money
- it does not require any knowledge of statistics
- it only requires a half-hearted effort