Survey test 2

Question 1

define descriptive stats

Answer 1

used to summarize data under study

Question 2

these descriptive stats summarize the relationships between variables are called what

Answer 2

measures of associations

Question 3

what do researchers use when they examine relationships between two nominal variables

Answer 3

lamda

Question 4

what do researchers use to examine relationships between two ordinal variables

Answer 4

Gamma

Question 5

what is used to determine relationships between interval-ratio variables.

Answer 5

correlations

Question 6

what do measure of associations determine

Answer 6

how values of a particular variable are associated with values of another variable

Question 7

what are the goals of survey research design

Answer 7

to produce accurate, credible, and replicable data in cost-effective and timely ways.

Question 8

what are the trade-offs between high response rate and lower costs

Answer 8

1. set realistic and reasonable expectations about error levels
2. set affordable and feasible budget goals
3. don’t chase insignificant improvement in response rate at a high cost
4. keep total design in mind

Question 9

what does total design refer to

Answer 9

keep in mind the survey process from the very beginning to the very end

Question 10

explain the difference between census and survey

Answer 10

a

Question 11

why do we need surveys instead of a census

Answer 11

a

Question 12

identify the major steps of survey research process

Answer 12

a

Question 13

what is stratified sampling

Answer 13

a

Question 14

discuss strength and weaknesses of each survey mode

Answer 14

a

Question 15

what are the major issues of coding

Answer 15

a

Question 16

what are the major issues of data cleaning

Answer 16

a

Question 17

what are the major issues of data analysis

Answer 17

a

Question 18

what are the major parts on a survey report

Answer 18

1. methodology report
2. findings report
3. implications of the research findings on public policies and /or theories

Question 19

what information should a survey report provide

Answer 19

methodological report

Question 20

what is included in a methodological report

Answer 20

1. sample frame used
2. how well the sample frame represents the whole population
3. sample size
4. sampling methods used
5. probability of selection
6. if stratified sampling method is used
7. response rate & non response rate
8. the survey instrument
9. data collection methods used
10. effects on non-response on sample estimates
    11 reliability and validity of the major measures used

Question 21

who are the participants in a survey

Answer 21

everyone involved

Question 22

why is it important that survey researchers should make sure that no individual suffers any adverse consequences as a result of participation in the survey

Answer 22

a

Question 23

why is it important that we don’t allow confidentiality breaches.

Answer 23

a

Question 24

what can be called an ethical survey

Answer 24

a

Question 25

what is the difference between IRB and IEC

Answer 25

a

Question 26

which Government institutions are IRB and IEC registered with

Answer 26

a

Question 27

who is responsible to file proposed research protocol with an IRB

Answer 27

principle investigator

Question 28

what are the major Items required in an IRB application

Answer 28

1. title of proposed research 2.name and employment status of principle investigator 3.signature of dean, department chair, principle investigator, and co investigators 4. sponsor 5. research information 6.description of human subjects 7. risks and benefits of the research 8. respondents consent 9. confidentiality of data collected 10. existing data and intent to publish or present the data collected 11. assurance statement signed by principle Investigator and co-investigators 12questionaire or survey instrument to be used

Question 29

what are the acceptable practices when dealing with human subjects

Answer 29

1. inform respondents the name of organization conducting the survey 2. sponsor of the survey 3. purpose of the survey 4. to what extent confidentiality will be protected assurance of voluntary participation 5. no negative consequences for not participating 6. repondants right to skip

Question 30

what are the survey participants and their roles

Answer 30

a

Question 31

surveys involving human subjects are exempt from an IRB review include

Answer 31

educational tests and purposes tests of survey procedures for observation of public behavior, not specific individuals

Question 32

what practices are not acceptable n safeguarding confidentiality

Answer 32

s

Question 33

what practices are not acceptable on providing incentives

Answer 33

a

Question 34

what practices are not acceptable on information to respondants

Answer 34

a

Question 35

what practices are not acceptable for interview safety

Answer 35

a