Question 1

Identify the transferable skills that an individual gains from his understanding of sociological research methods.

Accepted Answer

The transferable skills that an individual gains as a result of learning how to conduct social scientific research includes the following:
1. Identifying problems
2. Identifying solutions to problems
3. Investigative skills and techniques
4. Asking good questions
5. Framing an argument
6. Listening
7. Critical thinking
8. Analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting information
9. Oral and written communication skills

Question 2

In which of the following scenarios is market research used?

Accepted Answer

A) A research that assesses the public health of a certain region 
B) A research designed to help strengthen families and their communities 
C) A research that focuses on areas of criminal justice,health,and human services 
D) A research that focuses on highway safety and transportation 
E) A research that focuses on promoting a particular product by gathering data about the product's consumers 
A) A research that assesses the public health of a certain region 
B) A research designed to help strengthen families and their communities 
C) A research that focuses on areas of criminal justice,health,and human services 
D) A research that focuses on highway safety and transportation 
E) A research that focuses on promoting a particular product by gathering data about the product's consumers E

Question 3

The groups or individuals for whom research is of direct benefit or concern are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

stakeholders

Question 4

Why is critical thinking important?

Accepted Answer

A) It allows the individual to criticize every idea that comes his way. 
B) It allows the individual to criticize every person who comes his way. 
C) It involves the careful evaluation of assumptions,actions,values,and other factors that influence a particular way of being or doing things. 
D) It allows the individual to ignore both weaknesses and strengths in taken-for-granted ways of doing things. 
E) It forbids interaction between researchers from different disciplines. 
A) It allows the individual to criticize every idea that comes his way. 
B) It allows the individual to criticize every person who comes his way. 
C) It involves the careful evaluation of assumptions,actions,values,and other factors that influence a particular way of being or doing things. 
D) It allows the individual to ignore both weaknesses and strengths in taken-for-granted ways of doing things. 
E) It forbids interaction between researchers from different disciplines.

Question 5

The act of judging whether a desired goal has been achieved is called a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The act of judging whether a desired...

Question 6

One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of engaging in action research is that it is often interdisciplinary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ is the research that is conducted for the purpose of guiding businesses and other organizations as they make decisions about how best to sell,improve,or promote a product or service.

Accepted Answer

A) Social scientific research 
B) Experimental research 
C) Basic research 
D) Market research 
E) Educational research 
A) Social scientific research 
B) Experimental research 
C) Basic research 
D) Market research 
E) Educational research

Question 8

_____ is the careful evaluation of assumptions,actions,values,and other factors that influence a particular decision or way of being or doing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the careful evaluation of assumptions,actions,values,and...

Question 9

Having a background in sociological research methods can help an individual read,make sense of,discuss,and share the research findings that he encounters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Related to the ability to communicate effectively is the ability to effectively frame an argument or presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Define transferable skills.

Accepted Answer

Transferable skills are the co

Question 12

Action research is conducted by researchers who wish to eliminate any form of social change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define and provide at least one example of action research.

Accepted Answer

Action research,sometimes referred to as

Question 14

_____ are the conglomeration of tasks that a person develops proficiency in from one realm that can be applied in another realm.

Accepted Answer

A) Causal relationships 
B) Outcomes assessments 
C) Fence-sitters 
D) Transferable skills 
E) Floaters 
A) Causal relationships 
B) Outcomes assessments 
C) Fence-sitters 
D) Transferable skills 
E) Floaters

Question 15

On the continuum of basic to applied research,action research is very far on the applied end of the spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) It means that an individual sits back and criticizes every idea or person that comes his way. 
B) It is a skill that does not require practice to develop. 
C) It requires the person to ignore both weaknesses and strengths in taken-for-granted ways of doing things. 
D) It requires the person to demonstrate some level of understanding of the varying positions one might take on any given issue,even if he doesn't agree with those positions. 
E) Assumptions,actions,values,and other factors that influence a particular way of being or doing,are ignored totally. 
A) It means that an individual sits back and criticizes every idea or person that comes his way. 
B) It is a skill that does not require practice to develop. 
C) It requires the person to ignore both weaknesses and strengths in taken-for-granted ways of doing things. 
D) It requires the person to demonstrate some level of understanding of the varying positions one might take on any given issue,even if he doesn't agree with those positions. 
E) Assumptions,actions,values,and other factors that influence a particular way of being or doing,are ignored totally.

Question 17

One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of engaging in action research is that it is often _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the most unique and rewarding...

Question 18

Evaluation research is used to assess the extent to which intervention is necessary by attempting to define and diagnose social problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Large businesses and nonprofits also use market research to better understand how best to meet the needs of their clientele or promote their services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the reason why transferable skills are important?

Accepted Answer

A) They are important as they are developed in one realm and can be applied only to that realm. 
B) They are important as they are a collection of similar tasks that can be applied to only the realm in which they were developed. 
C) They are important as they are a collection of different tasks developed in one realm and applied in other realms. 
D) They are important as they are tasks that have no significant applications in any realms. 
E) They are important as they are general tasks that are neither developed nor applied in any realm. 
A) They are important as they are developed in one realm and can be applied only to that realm. 
B) They are important as they are a collection of similar tasks that can be applied to only the realm in which they were developed. 
C) They are important as they are a collection of different tasks developed in one realm and applied in other realms. 
D) They are important as they are tasks that have no significant applications in any realms. 
E) They are important as they are general tasks that are neither developed nor applied in any realm.

Identify the transferable skills that an individual gains from his understanding of sociological research methods.

In which of the following scenarios is market research used?

The groups or individuals for whom research is of direct benefit or concern are known as _____.

Why is critical thinking important?

The act of judging whether a desired goal has been achieved is called a(n)_____.

One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of engaging in action research is that it is often interdisciplinary.

_____ is the research that is conducted for the purpose of guiding businesses and other organizations as they make decisions about how best to sell,improve,or promote a product or service.

_____ is the careful evaluation of assumptions,actions,values,and other factors that influence a particular decision or way of being or doing.

Having a background in sociological research methods can help an individual read,make sense of,discuss,and share the research findings that he encounters.

Related to the ability to communicate effectively is the ability to effectively frame an argument or presentation.

Define transferable skills.

Action research is conducted by researchers who wish to eliminate any form of social change.

Define and provide at least one example of action research.

_____ are the conglomeration of tasks that a person develops proficiency in from one realm that can be applied in another realm.

On the continuum of basic to applied research,action research is very far on the applied end of the spectrum.

Which of the following is true of critical thinking?

One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of engaging in action research is that it is often _____.

Evaluation research is used to assess the extent to which intervention is necessary by attempting to define and diagnose social problems.

Large businesses and nonprofits also use market research to better understand how best to meet the needs of their clientele or promote their services.

Which of the following is the reason why transferable skills are important?

Introduction

Linking Methods With Theory

Research Ethics

Beginning a Research Project

Research Design

Defining and Measuring Concepts

Sampling

Survey Research: a Quantitative Technique

Interviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Field Research: a Qualitative Technique

Unobtrusive Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Other Methods of Data Collection Analysis

Sharing Your Work

Reading and Understanding Social Research

Filters

Exam 15: Research Methods in the Real World

Identify the transferable skills that an individual gains from his understanding of sociological research methods.

In which of the following scenarios is market research used?

The groups or individuals for whom research is of direct benefit or concern are known as _____.

Why is critical thinking important?

The act of judging whether a desired goal has been achieved is called a(n)_____.

One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of engaging in action research is that it is often interdisciplinary.

_____ is the research that is conducted for the purpose of guiding businesses and other organizations as they make decisions about how best to sell,improve,or promote a product or service.

_____ is the careful evaluation of assumptions,actions,values,and other factors that influence a particular decision or way of being or doing.

Having a background in sociological research methods can help an individual read,make sense of,discuss,and share the research findings that he encounters.

Related to the ability to communicate effectively is the ability to effectively frame an argument or presentation.

Define transferable skills.

Action research is conducted by researchers who wish to eliminate any form of social change.

Define and provide at least one example of action research.

_____ are the conglomeration of tasks that a person develops proficiency in from one realm that can be applied in another realm.

On the continuum of basic to applied research,action research is very far on the applied end of the spectrum.

Which of the following is true of critical thinking?

One of the most unique and rewarding aspects of engaging in action research is that it is often _____.

Evaluation research is used to assess the extent to which intervention is necessary by attempting to define and diagnose social problems.

Large businesses and nonprofits also use market research to better understand how best to meet the needs of their clientele or promote their services.

Which of the following is the reason why transferable skills are important?

Introduction

Linking Methods With Theory

Research Ethics

Beginning a Research Project

Research Design

Defining and Measuring Concepts

Sampling

Survey Research: a Quantitative Technique

Interviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Field Research: a Qualitative Technique

Unobtrusive Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Other Methods of Data Collection Analysis

Sharing Your Work

Reading and Understanding Social Research

Filters