Engel/Schutt, The Practice of Research in Social Work 4th Edition
Chapter 01
1. Selective observation occurs when people conclude that what is true for some cases is
true for all cases.
a. True
*b. False
2. Illogical reasoning occurs when researchers prematurely jump to conclusions on the
basis of invalid assumptions.
*a. True
b. False
3. Excessive devotion to tradition and uncritical agreement with authority are both
examples of ego-based commitments.
a. True
*b. False
,4. Social science is defined as the use of scientific methods to investigate individuals,
societies, and social processes.
*a. True
b. False
5. True social science cannot be motivated by personal reasons.
a. True
*b. False
6. Exploratory research identifies the causes and effects of social phenomena.
a. True
*b. False
7. Quantitative methods collect data that are either numbers or that can be ordered in
terms of magnitude.
*a. True
b. False
,8. Explanation is often the motive for using qualitative methods.
a. True
*b. False
9. Evidence-based practice is a decision-making process that prioritizes prior research
and clinical expertise over other factors when choosing an intervention.
a. True
*b. False
10. Positivism is an orienting philosophy best described as one where:
a. Our social reality is seen as improving, moving towards a more equitable
distribution of resources
*b. Research is driven by the interest to better understand our objective world
c. Research focuses on understanding stakeholder’s perceptions of reality
d. Our reality is elusive and cannot be understand through direct observation
e. Reality can be sometimes influenced by our perceptions
11. Match the concept with its description.
[d] 1. Overgeneralization
, [b] 2. Selective observation
[c] 3. Illogical reasoning
[a] 4. Resistance to change
a. Reluctance to change ideas even in light of new information
b. Noting observations that coincide with pre-existing preferences or beliefs
c. Prematurely jumping to conclusions or arguing on the basis of invalid
assumptions
d. Unjustifiably concluding that what is true for some cases is true for all cases
12. Match the concept with an example statement or question.
[c] 1. Description
[d] 2. Evaluation
[a] 3. Explanation
[b] 4. Exploration
a. Increased substance abuse tends to increase the risk of becoming homeless
b. How do homeless women adapt to their situation?
c. How many people are homeless in Atlanta, Georgia?
d. Graduates of the Klickenmore Group Home Project maintained their own
apartments for an average of 2.7 years, compared to non-graduates who maintained their
own apartments for 0.4 years
Chapter 01
1. Selective observation occurs when people conclude that what is true for some cases is
true for all cases.
a. True
*b. False
2. Illogical reasoning occurs when researchers prematurely jump to conclusions on the
basis of invalid assumptions.
*a. True
b. False
3. Excessive devotion to tradition and uncritical agreement with authority are both
examples of ego-based commitments.
a. True
*b. False
,4. Social science is defined as the use of scientific methods to investigate individuals,
societies, and social processes.
*a. True
b. False
5. True social science cannot be motivated by personal reasons.
a. True
*b. False
6. Exploratory research identifies the causes and effects of social phenomena.
a. True
*b. False
7. Quantitative methods collect data that are either numbers or that can be ordered in
terms of magnitude.
*a. True
b. False
,8. Explanation is often the motive for using qualitative methods.
a. True
*b. False
9. Evidence-based practice is a decision-making process that prioritizes prior research
and clinical expertise over other factors when choosing an intervention.
a. True
*b. False
10. Positivism is an orienting philosophy best described as one where:
a. Our social reality is seen as improving, moving towards a more equitable
distribution of resources
*b. Research is driven by the interest to better understand our objective world
c. Research focuses on understanding stakeholder’s perceptions of reality
d. Our reality is elusive and cannot be understand through direct observation
e. Reality can be sometimes influenced by our perceptions
11. Match the concept with its description.
[d] 1. Overgeneralization
, [b] 2. Selective observation
[c] 3. Illogical reasoning
[a] 4. Resistance to change
a. Reluctance to change ideas even in light of new information
b. Noting observations that coincide with pre-existing preferences or beliefs
c. Prematurely jumping to conclusions or arguing on the basis of invalid
assumptions
d. Unjustifiably concluding that what is true for some cases is true for all cases
12. Match the concept with an example statement or question.
[c] 1. Description
[d] 2. Evaluation
[a] 3. Explanation
[b] 4. Exploration
a. Increased substance abuse tends to increase the risk of becoming homeless
b. How do homeless women adapt to their situation?
c. How many people are homeless in Atlanta, Georgia?
d. Graduates of the Klickenmore Group Home Project maintained their own
apartments for an average of 2.7 years, compared to non-graduates who maintained their
own apartments for 0.4 years
