Question 1

Analysis conducted by researchers other than those who originally collected the data is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

Secondary data analysis refers to the analysis of data collected by someone else, rather than conducting one's own research or data collection. The other options (survey research, existing data, unobtrusive measures) do not specifically refer to the analysis of previously collected data by researchers other than the original data collectors.

Question 2

______________ is data collected by a researcher or institution which is then made available to others to analyze.

Accepted Answer

Existing data refers to data that has already been collected by a researcher or institution and is available for others to analyze. This is different from official statistics, which are typically collected and disseminated by government agencies, and secondary data analysis, which involves re-analyzing previously collected data to answer new research questions. Unobtrusive measures involve collecting data without directly interfering in the research context.

Question 3

Data compiled by or on behalf of state agencies in the course of conducting business is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

Official statistics are data compiled by or on behalf of state agencies in the course of conducting business. Existing data refers to any data that already exists and can be accessed for research purposes, which may include official statistics. Secondary data analysis is the use of data that was collected by someone else for a different purpose, which may include official statistics. Unobtrusive measures refer to research methods that do not involve direct interaction with research participants, and are not applicable to this question.

Question 4

Researchers using existing data must ______________.

Accepted Answer

Researchers using existing data must assess the quality of the data and understand what the data consist of to ensure its suitability for their research purposes.

Question 5

The study design and method in which researchers collect data using questionnaires or structured interviews is known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

Survey research is a method of collecting data through questionnaires or structured interviews. Existing data analysis and secondary data analysis involve using previously collected data, while quantitative analysis is a more general term that can refer to a variety of research methods, including survey research.

Question 6

The General Social Survey started collected data in ______.

Accepted Answer

The General Social Survey started collecting data in 1972.

Question 7

Using GSS data, Glick and Golden found that the percentage of whites saying that homosexuality is always wrong __________ since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

Glick and Golden found that the percentage of whites saying that homosexuality is always wrong decreased since the 1970s.

Question 8

Using GSS data, Schnabel found that the most religious women were ___________ and the most religious men were ___________.

Accepted Answer

Schnabel's research using General Social Survey (GSS) data indicated that the most religious women tend to be low earning, while the most religious men are often high earning. This reflects how socioeconomic status intersects with religiosity differently for men and women.

Question 9

The Social Justice Sexuality Project contains data from over _________ LGTBQIA2S+ respondents of color.

Accepted Answer

The Social Justice Sexuality Project contains data from over 5,000 LGBTQIA2S+ respondents of color, making it one of the largest initiatives of its kind aimed at understanding the experiences of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals of color in a comprehensive manner.

Question 10

Using SJS data, Stanton and team found that ________________________.

Accepted Answer

Stanton and team found that people born as U.S. citizens were more likely to be out than those who are non-citizens. The study did not provide information on differences in coming out between whites and people of color.

Question 11

The American National Election Studies data set consists of data from surveys conducted ______________.

Accepted Answer

The American National Election Studies data set consists of data from surveys conducted both before and after every presidential election.

Question 12

Using ANES data, Baumgartner and Lockerbie found that people watching late-night shows including satire had ___________ of voting than those watched less satirical shows.

Accepted Answer

Baumgartner and Lockerbie found that people watching late-night shows including satire had higher levels of voting than those who watched less satirical shows.

Question 13

How often is data collected via the U.S. Census?

Accepted Answer

Data is collected via the U.S. Census every ten years. The most recent Census was conducted in 2020, and the next one will occur in 2030.

Question 14

Using the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys, Goosby and team found that _____________ youth were better able to cope with their parents' expressions of stress than other Black ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

According to the Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys, Black Caribbean youth were found to be better able to cope with their parents' expressions of stress than African American or both African American and Black Caribbean youth.

Question 15

What data collection technique do NORC researchers use when gathering information for the GSS?

Accepted Answer

NORC researchers primarily use face-to-face interviews to gather information for the General Social Survey (GSS).

Question 16

What is the sample size for the General Social Survey?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Where is the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research housed?

Accepted Answer

The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) is housed at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Question 18

From how far back is IPUMS data available?

Accepted Answer

IPUMS data includes historical census data from the United States starting from the year 1790.

Question 19

If someone in a sample refuses to participate in the study, cannot be contacted, or for some other reason doesn't supply the required data, this is known as _______________.

Accepted Answer

Non-response occurs when someone in the sample does not provide the required data. Response bias refers to a type of bias that occurs when participants provide inaccurate or misleading information. Missing data refers to data that is absent or incomplete.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a benefit to engaging in secondary analysis using large survey data?

Accepted Answer

The other options listed all describe benefits to engaging in secondary analysis using large survey data. However, if the data is inaccessible, then it cannot be analyzed.

Quiz 12: How Can Researchers Learn From Information Collected by Others Existing Data