Research Methods For Criminal Justice And Criminology 7th Edition By Michael G – Test Bank

1. Field research is often associated with qualitative techniques.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 299
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.3 – 3

2. When it is necessary to study phenomenon in their natural setting, experiments are the best approach to take.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 302
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.1 – 1

3. Field research that deals with crime is best served by focusing upon crimes that are visible such as drug selling or prostitution.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 302
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.2 – 2

4. “Going native” refers to the possibility that subjects may start to become too close to the researcher.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 302
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.5 – 5

5. Finding the right sponsor in a formal organization is often the most important step in gaining access.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 299
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.6 – 6

6. Fortunately, when doing field research, sampling is very straight forward and you don’t have the concerns that would
be present in survey techniques.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 321
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.7 – 7

7. Many different options are available for gathering data in field research.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 304
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.9 – 9

8. Validity is especially weak in field studies.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 322
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.9 – 9

9. It may be helpful to record field notes onto highly structured forms created prior to the beginning of the study.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: 313
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.8 – 8

10. Qualitative field research is very reliable.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: 323
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: RMCJ.MAXF.11.9 – 9