Question 1

Social constructionism assumes that reality is created collectively and that social context and interaction frame our realities

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Postmodernism emphasizes on inherent problems with previous paradigms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ focuses on power,inequality,and social change.

Accepted Answer

A) Social constructionism 
B) Post modernism 
C) Critical paradigm 
D) Positivism 
E) Value-free sociology 
A) Social constructionism 
B) Post modernism 
C) Critical paradigm 
D) Positivism 
E) Value-free sociology

Question 4

Examination of social structures and institutions is done at the _____ level.

Accepted Answer

A) micro 
B) unitary 
C) macro 
D) meso 
E) nano 
A) micro 
B) unitary 
C) macro 
D) meso 
E) nano

Question 5

_____ is the paradigm that focuses on the interrelations between various parts of society and how parts work together.

Accepted Answer

A) Negativism 
B) Structural functionalism 
C) Conflict theory 
D) Postmodernism 
E) Positivism 
A) Negativism 
B) Structural functionalism 
C) Conflict theory 
D) Postmodernism 
E) Positivism

Question 6

Paradigms often help us answer our "how" questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Positivism assumes that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A(n)_____ is a way of explanation,a mapping out of the why and how of the social phenomenon being studied.

Accepted Answer

A) assumption 
B) pattern 
C) theory 
D) informal observation 
E) selective observation 
A) assumption 
B) pattern 
C) theory 
D) informal observation 
E) selective observation

Question 9

At the _____ level,sociologists examine the smallest levels of interaction and examine just "the self."

Accepted Answer

A) meso 
B) macro 
C) micro 
D) middle 
E) intermediate 
A) meso 
B) macro 
C) micro 
D) middle 
E) intermediate

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the difference between social constructionists and postmodernists?

Accepted Answer

A) Social constructionists may follow an individualistic perspective only,while postmodernists may follow a team oriented perspective only. 
B) Social constructionists assume that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically,while post modernists assume that social science can never be truly value-free and should be conducted with the express goal of social change in mind. 
C) Social constructionists assume that social science can never be truly value-free and should be conducted with the express goal of social change in mind,while post modernists assume that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically. 
D) Social constructionists assume that truth in any form may or may not be knowable,while post modernists assume that reality is created collectively and that social context and interaction frame our realities. 
E) Social constructionists may argue that truth is in the eye of the beholder,while postmodernists may claim that we can never really know such truth. 
A) Social constructionists may follow an individualistic perspective only,while postmodernists may follow a team oriented perspective only. 
B) Social constructionists assume that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically,while post modernists assume that social science can never be truly value-free and should be conducted with the express goal of social change in mind. 
C) Social constructionists assume that social science can never be truly value-free and should be conducted with the express goal of social change in mind,while post modernists assume that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically. 
D) Social constructionists assume that truth in any form may or may not be knowable,while post modernists assume that reality is created collectively and that social context and interaction frame our realities. 
E) Social constructionists may argue that truth is in the eye of the beholder,while postmodernists may claim that we can never really know such truth.

Question 11

What is a paradigm?

Accepted Answer

Paradigm is an analytic lens,a way of vi

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the difference between positivism and social constructionism?

Accepted Answer

A) Positivism focuses on group interactions and the interpretations of those interactions,whereas social constructionism focuses on the principles of objectivity,knowability,and deductive logic. 
B) Positivism seeks "the truth",whereas social constructionism posits that "truth" is a varying,socially constructed,and ever-changing notion. 
C) Positivism focuses on the idea that social context and interaction frame our realities,whereas social constructionism operates from the assumption that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically. 
D) Positivism focuses on power,inequality,and social change,whereas social constructionism posits that sociologists should set their personal opinions and beliefs aside in favor of pursuing objective truth. 
E) Positivism challenges almost every way of knowing that many social scientists take for granted,whereas social constructionism posits that sociologists should set their personal opinions and beliefs aside in favor of pursuing objective truth. 
A) Positivism focuses on group interactions and the interpretations of those interactions,whereas social constructionism focuses on the principles of objectivity,knowability,and deductive logic. 
B) Positivism seeks "the truth",whereas social constructionism posits that "truth" is a varying,socially constructed,and ever-changing notion. 
C) Positivism focuses on the idea that social context and interaction frame our realities,whereas social constructionism operates from the assumption that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically. 
D) Positivism focuses on power,inequality,and social change,whereas social constructionism posits that sociologists should set their personal opinions and beliefs aside in favor of pursuing objective truth. 
E) Positivism challenges almost every way of knowing that many social scientists take for granted,whereas social constructionism posits that sociologists should set their personal opinions and beliefs aside in favor of pursuing objective truth.

Question 13

Investigating groups is usually done at a meso level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The level of enquiry is ____,when the researcher is analyzing interactions between a couple.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The level of enquiry is ____,when the...

Question 15

_____ assumes that the truth in any form may or may not be knowable.

Accepted Answer

A) Negativism 
B) Postmodernism 
C) Social constructionism 
D) Positivism 
E) Critical paradigm 
A) Negativism 
B) Postmodernism 
C) Social constructionism 
D) Positivism 
E) Critical paradigm

Question 16

_____ focus on the power that different social relationships provide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ focus on the power that different...

Question 17

The level of enquiry is ____,when the researcher is examining worldwide changes over time in laws regulating sex.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The level of enquiry is ____,when the...

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the difference between critical paradigm and postmodernism?

Accepted Answer

A) Critical paradigm may claim that we can never really know any kind of truth,while postmodernists argue that truth is in the eye of the beholder. 
B) Critical paradigm may argue that power,inequality,and change shape reality and truth,while postmodernism may in turn ask,whose power,whose inequality,whose change,whose reality,and whose truth? 
C) Critical paradigm may follow an individualistic perspective only,while postmodernism may follow a team oriented perspective only. 
D) Critical paradigm may follow a team oriented perspective only,while postmodernism may follow an individualistic perspective only. 
E) Critical paradigm may follow a meso oriented approach only,while postmodernism may follow a macro oriented approach only. 
A) Critical paradigm may claim that we can never really know any kind of truth,while postmodernists argue that truth is in the eye of the beholder. 
B) Critical paradigm may argue that power,inequality,and change shape reality and truth,while postmodernism may in turn ask,whose power,whose inequality,whose change,whose reality,and whose truth? 
C) Critical paradigm may follow an individualistic perspective only,while postmodernism may follow a team oriented perspective only. 
D) Critical paradigm may follow a team oriented perspective only,while postmodernism may follow an individualistic perspective only. 
E) Critical paradigm may follow a meso oriented approach only,while postmodernism may follow a macro oriented approach only.

Question 19

At the micro level,sociologists examine social structures and institutions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An inductive approach to research is probably the approach people typically associate with scientific investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social constructionism assumes that reality is created collectively and that social context and interaction frame our realities

Postmodernism emphasizes on inherent problems with previous paradigms.

_____ focuses on power,inequality,and social change.

Examination of social structures and institutions is done at the _____ level.

_____ is the paradigm that focuses on the interrelations between various parts of society and how parts work together.

Paradigms often help us answer our "how" questions.

Positivism assumes that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically.

A(n)_____ is a way of explanation,a mapping out of the why and how of the social phenomenon being studied.

At the _____ level,sociologists examine the smallest levels of interaction and examine just "the self."

Which of the following is true of the difference between social constructionists and postmodernists?

What is a paradigm?

Which of the following is true of the difference between positivism and social constructionism?

Investigating groups is usually done at a meso level.

The level of enquiry is ____,when the researcher is analyzing interactions between a couple.

_____ assumes that the truth in any form may or may not be knowable.

_____ focus on the power that different social relationships provide.

The level of enquiry is ____,when the researcher is examining worldwide changes over time in laws regulating sex.

Which of the following is true of the difference between critical paradigm and postmodernism?

At the micro level,sociologists examine social structures and institutions.

An inductive approach to research is probably the approach people typically associate with scientific investigation.

Introduction

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

Research Methods in the Real World

Filters

Exam 2: Linking Methods With Theory

Social constructionism assumes that reality is created collectively and that social context and interaction frame our realities

Postmodernism emphasizes on inherent problems with previous paradigms.

_____ focuses on power,inequality,and social change.

Examination of social structures and institutions is done at the _____ level.

_____ is the paradigm that focuses on the interrelations between various parts of society and how parts work together.

Paradigms often help us answer our "how" questions.

Positivism assumes that society can and should be studied empirically and scientifically.

A(n)_____ is a way of explanation,a mapping out of the why and how of the social phenomenon being studied.

At the _____ level,sociologists examine the smallest levels of interaction and examine just "the self."

Which of the following is true of the difference between social constructionists and postmodernists?

What is a paradigm?

Which of the following is true of the difference between positivism and social constructionism?

Investigating groups is usually done at a meso level.

The level of enquiry is ____,when the researcher is analyzing interactions between a couple.

_____ assumes that the truth in any form may or may not be knowable.

_____ focus on the power that different social relationships provide.

The level of enquiry is ____,when the researcher is examining worldwide changes over time in laws regulating sex.

Which of the following is true of the difference between critical paradigm and postmodernism?

At the micro level,sociologists examine social structures and institutions.

An inductive approach to research is probably the approach people typically associate with scientific investigation.

Introduction

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

Research Methods in the Real World

Filters