Subject: Law   / General Law
Question
Question 1
Things we know from direct experience are a direct result of which type of reality?
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Answer
a.
agreement reality
b.
assumed reality
c.
experiential reality
d.
expressed reality
Question 2
The researcher can lessen the potential for harm when doing research by
Answer
a.
always telling the subject about the potential of harm.
b.
having sensitivity to the issue and experience.
c.
paying no attention to the potential for harm.
d.
using tricks to make the subject unaware of the harm potential
Question 3
Empirical research is
Answer
a.
a way of learning about crime and criminal justice.
b.
the production of knowledge based on experience or observations.
c.
both A & B are correct
d.
only B is correct
Question 4
Stereotyping is a form of _____________________.
Answer
a.
illogical reasoning.
b.
inaccurate observation.
c.
miscalculation.
d.
overgeneralization.
Question 5
According to federal regulations, which of the following represent special populations that need attention in the field of criminal justice?
Answer
a.
juvenile delinquents
b.
police officers
c.
victimization data
d.
none of the above
Question 6
The objective of this book is to help future criminal justice professionals become what?
Answer
a.
experts in the department of justice
b.
expert readers
c.
informed consumers of books
d.
informed consumers of research
Question 7
While ethical considerations are important with respect to the subjects and to the scientific community at large, no concern is needed for legal liability.
Answer
True
False
Question 8
As a rule, possible harm to subjects may be justified when the potential benefits of the study outweigh the possible harm.
Answer
True
False
Question 9
The promise of anonymity in a mailed survery would be especially important if the subject of that survey was about
Answer
a.
educational attainment.
b.
information about the use of public transportation.
c.
personal drug use.
d.
the number of dependent children in the household.
Question 10
Selective observation is a danger of over-generalization.
Answer
True
False
Question 11
In most cases participation as a subject in research must be voluntary.
Answer
True
False
Question 12
Confidentiality and anonymity mean the same thing so they can be used interchangeably.
Answer
True
False
Question 13
Scientists must have these two types of support before they will agree on the reality of soemthing.
Answer
a.
epistemological and methodological
b.
hard facts and complete data
c.
logical and empirical
d.
logical and hard facts
Question 14
Epistemology is the science of finding out and methodology is the science of knowing.
Answer
True
False
Question 15
Codes of ethics and institutional review boards are two main ways of promoting compliance with ethical principles.
Answer
True
False
Question 16
One must not only worry about harm to subject while the research is occurring, but also in the analysis and reporting of data.
Answer
True
False
Question 17
We live in a world of two realities called ___________ and ____________.
Answer
a.
experiential and agreement.
b.
experiential and assumed.
c.
expressed and agreement.
d.
expressed and assumed.
Question 18
Criminal Justice research has the potential for all but which of the following?
Answer
a.
embarrassment
b.
harm to the reader of the research
c.
physical harm
d.
psychological harm
Question 19
Four purposes of research are exploration, description, explanation and application.
Answer
True
False
Question 20
Criminal Justice professionals are both consumers and producers of research.
Answer
True
False
