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13 Cards in this Set
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Content analysis may be applied to:
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any form of communication.
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Sampling and data analysis are generally more complex in content analysis bcause:
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the units of analysis techniques are not always clear.
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Which of the following sampling techniques is/are applicable in content analysis>
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a. simple random
b. systematic c. stratified d. purposive ALL OF THE ABOVE |
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Professor Hague codes the number of times the work sex is used in commercials. She is examining:
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maifest content.
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Professor Spykse codes how frequently comedies protray sexual activity. He is examining:
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latent content.
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Which one of the following is not a strength of content analysis? Or are they all strengths?
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a. economy in time and money
b. flexibility and safety c. allows study of processes over time. d. unobtrusive ALL ARE STRENGTHS |
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The most common unit of analysis involved in teh analysis of existing statistics is:
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Groups.
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Becausemost existing statistics are aggregated researchres must aviord the error of:
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drawing conclusions about individuals.
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The major disadvantages of analyzing existting data is:
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vaidity of measures.
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The two features of science used to handle problem of reliability in analysis of existing statistics are:
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replication and logical reasoning.
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One of the most valuable sources of existing statistics is:
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Statistical Abstract of the US.
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Professor Dealy performed his historical analysis of race relations over the last 100 years and is now at work developing a conceptual model composed of the essential characteristics of racism. He detailed the core features of racism in his attempt to create a theoretical model of "perfect" racism. He used which one of the following?
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Ideal type formation.
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The goal in historical analysis is to:
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focus on gneralized understanding of changes over time and among cultures.
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