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WorksheetsQuiz 3 - Communication Research Methods
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
A sample in which every element in the population has a known statistical likelihood of being selected is called:
Non-probability
Quota
Probability sample
Convenience sampling
These are all characteristics of a sponsor:
They can personally introduce the researcher to the membership.
They have a particular interest in the research.
They are valuable members of a scene.
All of the options.
None of the options.
An example of snowball sampling method can be posting an online survey on a Facebook group and ask for members to send it to their acquaintances.
True
False
These are all common ethical issues that may arise while conducting an investigation, EXCEPT:
Negotiating access
Respect for privacy
Respect for anonymity
Instrumentalize vulnerable groups
Data that was previously gathered for any other purpose different from your research is known as:
Primary sources
In-depth interviews
Ethnography and participant observation
Secondary sources
These are all Gold's master roles, EXCEPT:
Complete participant
Participant-as-observer
Peripheral member
Complete observer.
A person with the authority to grant research access is known as:
Sampling
Gatekeeper
Sponsor
Friend
Data from primary sources can be collected through different recollection techniques, such as videos or photographs.
True
False
In this data recollection technique, the researcher collects data by participating in the daily life of those he or she is studying:
Survey
Mobile methods
Maps and visualization exercises
Participant observation
One of the advantages of conducting interviews is that it is a technique for fact production about a certain topic.
True
False
Identifying the social good of a research project helps build up the research story, that can contribute to grant access to information.
True
False
In participant observation, according to Adler & Adler, the researcher's role is defined based on:
The level of observation.
The level of participation.
Social function or interactions.
None of the options.
These are all recommendations for gaining access to research, EXCEPT:
Study the group: become familiar with their background before asking access.
Present yourself and the proposal clearly.
Make promises that can grant you access, even if you will not be able to keep them.
Talk to multiple gatekeepers.
It is not necessary to inform about all the risks a subject of research may be exposed if they decide to participate on our research; not even if this can compromise their physical or moral integrity.
True
False
In participant observation, one of the main risks of playing a complete participant role is:
Not being able to interview.
Going native: forget the analysis.
To be left in the margins of the community's activities.
All of the options.
