Introduction to Crime & Society Quiz

What is the definition of research in criminology?

• D. A study based on crime theories

• B. An organized, systematic, data-based, critical, objective, scientific inquiry into a specific problem

• A. A systematic plan for doing research

• C. A process of collecting and analyzing data

What are the 2 critical elements of research?

• D. Abstract and Conclusion

• C. Literature Review and Findings

• B. Theories and Methodology

• A. Hypothesis and Data Analysis

What is criminological research based on?

• C. Criminal behavior only

• A. Criminal justice only

• D. Social change theories

• B. Crime and criminological theories

What is the ethical duty of confidentiality in research?

• A. Protecting information from unauthorized access

• B. Avoiding plagiarism

• C. Obtaining informed consent

• D. Ensuring validity and reliability

What does validity in research refer to?

• C. Reliability of the approach

• B. Accuracy of the measurement

• D. Objectivity of the researcher

• A. Consistency of the measurement

What is the purpose of an abstract in a research paper?

• A. Summarize the major aspects of the entire paper

• D. Discuss the limitations

• C. Analyze the findings

• B. Provide recommendations

What is the significance section of a research paper about?

• A. Describing the methodology

• D. Discussing the limitations

• B. Explaining the importance and impact of the research

• C. Presenting the findings

What is the limitation section of a research paper focused on?

• D. Discussing the restrictions on the study

• C. Presenting the findings

• B. Explaining the importance and impact of the research

• A. Describing the methodology

What is the purpose of a literature review in a research paper?

• A. Summarize the major aspects of the entire paper

• B. Provide recommendations

• C. Analyze the findings

• D. Review relevant sources related to the research problem

What does the discussion/analysis section of a research paper involve?

• D. Describing the methodology

• C. Providing recommendations

• B. Presenting the major outcomes of the research

• A. Interpreting the findings in light of the research problem