1. Sample Exam Questions 1. Which of the following is not one of the norms of the scientific community mentioned by Neuman? a. Universalism - judge research on its merits, not on where it is done or by whom b. Organized skepticism - do not accept new ideas casually c. Communalism - share scientific knowledge d. Isolationism - do research as an individual, not as part of a team e. Honesty - avoid dishonesty or cheating in all research

2. 2. To help ensure that the norms of the scientific community are followed, peer-reviewed journals typically use: a. “blind” (anonymous) reviews of articles b. reviews from lay people who are not part of the community of social scientists c. six or more reviews of each article d. all of the above e. none of the above

3. 3. Which of the following is (are) a form of quantitative research? a. participant observation b. historical-comparative research c. survey research d. all of the above e. none of the above