Question 1

Reactive effects __________________________________________.

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A)   Are unavoidable in social research
B)   Are the impact on research participants of knowing they are being studied
C)   Should always be mitigated by using deception.
D)   Can be avoided with informed consent

Question 2

Which of the following was not a point of controversy regarding Venkatesh's research?

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A)   He did not tell all the participants that he was doing research.
B)   He shared information he learned with other participants in the study.
C)   He stretched the truth about his project, especially with a key informant.
D)   He did not ensure anonymity for the participants.

Question 3

Dr. Leonard is designing a study that focuses on assessing her university's orientation program. She does not plan to present or publish the findings, but will only use the information to improve the program at the institution. Does this research need to be reviewed by the IRB?

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A)   Yes, it should undergo a full IRB review.
B)   No, ethical standards do not apply.
C)   She should still submit a proposal to the IRB but it is likely to be exempt.
D)   Yes, all research must be reviewed by the IRB.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a question that a researcher should ask to ensure that they are reflective about power dynamics that could impact their respondents?

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A)   What do I need to do to ensure my safety in this situation?
B)   How might power dynamics make my respondent feel compelled to share information with me or feel uncomfortable doing so?
C)   What does it mean to tell this person's story in my research?
D)   What limitations might I confront when trying to represent this person's experiences?

Question 5

The participants in the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment

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A)   Were told they were being treated when in reality they were not.
B)   Were eventually given penicillin when it was found to treat syphilis
C)   Were aware that they had syphilis
D)   Were not targeted for the study because of their race.

Question 6

What is the difference between confidentiality and anonymity? Design a study using each approach using the same topic.

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Question 7

Describe some of the controversies over power and social research, and how these relate to ethical principles. Cite an example from the chapter.

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Question 8

The U.S. government outlined an official policy guiding ethical research in what year?

Accepted Answer

A)   1946
B)   1979
C)   1997
D)   1991

Question 9

Possible harms that research participants could experience include

Accepted Answer

A)   All of these
B)   Physical
C)   Mental and Emotional
D)   Economic

Question 10

Inductive research ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Begins with theory
B)   Begins with data collection
C)   Is not a method for acquiring knowledge
D)   Moves from the general to the specific

Question 11

Which of the following is not an ethical concern unique to quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ensuring the sample is randomly selected without bias.
B)   Because it is numerical, there are no unique concerns in quantitative research.
C)   Gathering data anonymously
D)   Predicting information about the population using information from the sample

Question 12

Imagine you are a member of the Institutional Review Board and you are reviewing Laud Humphrey's Tearoom Trade research proposal. What are the primary ethical concerns? What would you suggest he do or avoid doing in order to avoid violating ethical principles?

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Question 13

You are planning a research study where you examine social media posts about the January 6th insurrection. What ethical considerations do you need to keep in mind that are specific to online research?

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Question 14

What role did Humphrey's take on in his famous study Tearoom Trade?

Accepted Answer

A)   He identified himself as a researcher.
B)   He took the role of "watch queen" looking out for possible intruders and/or the police.
C)   He participated in sexual activity with the men he was studying.
D)   He told the men that he was an undercover police officer.

Question 15

Dr. Sanjay notices that when his research subjects enter the research space where they will be observed, their demeanor and behavior changes from talkative and friendly to quiet and passive. This is like the result of

Accepted Answer

A)   Confidentiality
B)   Informed Consent
C)   Reactive effects
D)   Voluntary participation

Question 16

Which is the following is not a reason that the people of "Springdale" were frustrated with the results of Vidich and Bensman's study?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vidich and Bensman lied about what how they would present the results of their study.
B)   Residents felt their town was misrepresented.
C)   It was not difficult to identify the town, despite the use of the pseudonym.
D)   Citizen's in the book were easy to personally identify.

Question 17

Pawelz (2018)  research on male-dominated spheres is a good example of

Accepted Answer

A)   Ensuring confidentiality
B)   Minimizing harm for participants
C)   Maximizing benefits to the participants
D)   Taking precautions to keep yourself safe as a researcher

Question 18

Humphrey's research was controversial for all of the reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)   He recorded license plate numbers for the men he observed and used that information to track them down later for interviews.
B)   He visited the men's homes under the guise of being a public health officer.
C)   He waited a year before contacting the men he observed.
D)   He did not debrief the men about the study.

Question 19

What are institutional review boards (IRB) and what is their role in the research process? What is the goal of the IRB review process?

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Question 20

When participants are unaware that a study is taking place, this is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   Confidentiality
B)   Reactive effects
C)   Covert research
D)   Qualitative research

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What is the difference between confidentiality and anonymity? Design a study using each approach using the same topic.

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When participants are unaware that a study is taking place, this is known as

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Possible harms that research participants could experience include

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Dr. Leonard is designing a study that focuses on assessing her university's orientation program. She does not plan to present or publish the findings, but will only use the information to improve the program at the institution. Does this research need to be reviewed by the IRB?

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Imagine you are a member of the Institutional Review Board and you are reviewing Laud Humphrey's Tearoom Trade research proposal. What are the primary ethical concerns? What would you suggest he do or avoid doing in order to avoid violating ethical principles?

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Inductive research ________________.

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Which of the following was not a point of controversy regarding Venkatesh's research?

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Which of the following is not an ethical concern unique to quantitative research?

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Reactive effects __________________________________________.

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The U.S. government outlined an official policy guiding ethical research in what year?

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Which is the following is not a reason that the people of "Springdale" were frustrated with the results of Vidich and Bensman's study?

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Which of the following is not a question that a researcher should ask to ensure that they are reflective about power dynamics that could impact their respondents?

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Humphrey's research was controversial for all of the reasons except:

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Pawelz (2018) research on male-dominated spheres is a good example of

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Describe some of the controversies over power and social research, and how these relate to ethical principles. Cite an example from the chapter.

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You are planning a research study where you examine social media posts about the January 6th insurrection. What ethical considerations do you need to keep in mind that are specific to online research?

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What are institutional review boards (IRB) and what is their role in the research process? What is the goal of the IRB review process?

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What role did Humphrey's take on in his famous study Tearoom Trade?

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Dr. Sanjay notices that when his research subjects enter the research space where they will be observed, their demeanor and behavior changes from talkative and friendly to quiet and passive. This is like the result of

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The participants in the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment

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