Question 1

Identify three ways sociologists have for collecting and examining data.What are the advantages and disadvantages of each technique?

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Sociologists have several methods for collecting and examining data, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Three common techniques include surveys, interviews, and participant observation.

Surveys involve asking a large number of people a set of standardized questions. This method is advantageous because it allows for the collection of a large amount of data from a diverse group of people. However, surveys can be limited by response bias, where participants may not answer truthfully, and by the inability to probe for deeper understanding.

Interviews involve having in-depth conversations with individuals or small groups. This method allows for a more nuanced understanding of the participants' perspectives and experiences. However, interviews can be time-consuming and may be influenced by the interviewer's biases.

Participant observation involves immersing oneself in a social setting and observing and participating in the activities of the group being studied. This method allows for a deep understanding of the social context and interactions. However, it can be challenging to remain objective and may raise ethical concerns about the researcher's involvement in the group.

In conclusion, each data collection method has its own strengths and limitations. Sociologists must carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of each technique when choosing the most appropriate method for their research.

Question 2

Sociology points out that what people believe to be "real" (and what they believe is not real)is

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A) something that should be determined democratically. 
B) defined only by "experts." 
C) must be studied in laboratory settings. 
D) influenced by culture and social institutions. 
A) something that should be determined democratically. 
B) defined only by "experts." 
C) must be studied in laboratory settings. 
D) influenced by culture and social institutions. D

Question 3

Which of the following claims is an incorrigible proposition in contemporary American culture?

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A) Anyone who works hard enough will succeed. 
B) Tobacco use increases risk of cancer. 
C) The earth is flat. 
D) Each Halloween,3% of children (under age 12)are admitted to the hospital after consuming candy tainted with psychedelic drugs. 
A) Anyone who works hard enough will succeed. 
B) Tobacco use increases risk of cancer. 
C) The earth is flat. 
D) Each Halloween,3% of children (under age 12)are admitted to the hospital after consuming candy tainted with psychedelic drugs. A

Question 4

A set of statements or propositions that seeks to explain or predict a particular aspect of social life is a

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A) proposition. 
B) hypothesis. 
C) theory. 
D) social construction. 
A) proposition. 
B) hypothesis. 
C) theory. 
D) social construction.

Question 5

Which type of field research requires the researcher to interact with subjects?

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A) experiments 
B) nonparticipant observation 
C) surveys 
D) participant observation 
A) experiments 
B) nonparticipant observation 
C) surveys 
D) participant observation

Question 6

A theory is a set of

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A) findings taken from other social research to explain social behavior. 
B) statements that attempt to predict or explain some aspect of social life. 
C) statements that indicate the social construction of reality. 
D) observations that describe how social behavior comes about. 
A) findings taken from other social research to explain social behavior. 
B) statements that attempt to predict or explain some aspect of social life. 
C) statements that indicate the social construction of reality. 
D) observations that describe how social behavior comes about.

Question 7

When reading a published research study,asking questions such as "What type of research was used?" and "Was the sample representative?" will help the reader

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A) understand where other researchers have failed. 
B) assess the value of the research. 
C) determine the hypothesis. 
D) advocate for change. 
A) understand where other researchers have failed. 
B) assess the value of the research. 
C) determine the hypothesis. 
D) advocate for change.

Question 8

Discuss the language of war,including the purpose of the vocabulary and euphemisms of war.What is the purpose and result to this language? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The language of war is often characteriz

Question 9

In 2011,the majority of homicides were perpetrated by strangers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When we rely only on our individual experiences and perceptions to understand the world,what risk do we take?

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A) We might feel compassion for others from different backgrounds. 
B) We are likely to think that everyone shares our experiences. 
C) We fully understand situations,even when we have no first-hand knowledge of them. 
D) We are compelled to explore social constructs at a deeper level. 
A) We might feel compassion for others from different backgrounds. 
B) We are likely to think that everyone shares our experiences. 
C) We fully understand situations,even when we have no first-hand knowledge of them. 
D) We are compelled to explore social constructs at a deeper level.

Question 11

Experimental research involves observing others in their own social settings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A variable that is presumed to cause,or influence,another variable is known as a(n)

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A) indicator. 
B) spurious variable. 
C) independent variable. 
D) dependent variable. 
A) indicator. 
B) spurious variable. 
C) independent variable. 
D) dependent variable.

Question 13

Structural functionalist,conflict,and symbolic interactionist perspectives are _____ theories.

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A) redundant 
B) existential 
C) broad 
D) true 
A) redundant 
B) existential 
C) broad 
D) true

Question 14

Concepts that are not directly observable are translated into

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A) indicators. 
B) theories. 
C) hypotheses. 
D) experiments. 
A) indicators. 
B) theories. 
C) hypotheses. 
D) experiments.

Question 15

By acting on the basis of our definitions of reality,we often bring about the conditions we believe exist.This is known as

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A) incorrigible propositions. 
B) the politics of reality. 
C) a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) the Hawthorne effect. 
A) incorrigible propositions. 
B) the politics of reality. 
C) a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) the Hawthorne effect.

Question 16

____________ refers to the shortening of words and sentences through the use of abbreviations,acronyms,and emoticons.

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A) Shorthand 
B) Shortorder 
C) Shortspeak 
D) Shortsweet 
A) Shorthand 
B) Shortorder 
C) Shortspeak 
D) Shortsweet

Question 17

From a sociologist's perspective,why is it interesting that Americans have many terms for money (Benjamins,scratch,greenbacks,cash)and a number of clichés that contain a reference to money (It takes money to make money;Money talks)?

Accepted Answer

From a sociologist's perspective, the pr

Question 18

Using euphemisms like,"he passed away" instead of saying,"he died"

Accepted Answer

A) allows us to frame reality in less offensive ways. 
B) creates self-fulfilling prophecies. 
C) occurs when people don't understand the native language. 
D) reinforces incorrigible propositions. 
A) allows us to frame reality in less offensive ways. 
B) creates self-fulfilling prophecies. 
C) occurs when people don't understand the native language. 
D) reinforces incorrigible propositions.

Question 19

A measurable event,characteristic,or behavior commonly thought to reflect a particular concept is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) indicator. 
B) sample. 
C) hypothesis. 
D) statistic. 
A) indicator. 
B) sample. 
C) hypothesis. 
D) statistic.

Question 20

Which mode of research minimizes the problem of reactivity?

Accepted Answer

A) experiments 
B) field research 
C) unobtrusive research 
D) surveys 
A) experiments 
B) field research 
C) unobtrusive research 
D) surveys

Identify three ways sociologists have for collecting and examining data.What are the advantages and disadvantages of each technique?

Sociology points out that what people believe to be "real" (and what they believe is not real)is

Which of the following claims is an incorrigible proposition in contemporary American culture?

A set of statements or propositions that seeks to explain or predict a particular aspect of social life is a

Which type of field research requires the researcher to interact with subjects?

A theory is a set of

When reading a published research study,asking questions such as "What type of research was used?" and "Was the sample representative?" will help the reader

Discuss the language of war,including the purpose of the vocabulary and euphemisms of war.What is the purpose and result to this language? Provide examples.

In 2011,the majority of homicides were perpetrated by strangers.

When we rely only on our individual experiences and perceptions to understand the world,what risk do we take?

Experimental research involves observing others in their own social settings.

A variable that is presumed to cause,or influence,another variable is known as a(n)

Structural functionalist,conflict,and symbolic interactionist perspectives are _____ theories.

Concepts that are not directly observable are translated into

By acting on the basis of our definitions of reality,we often bring about the conditions we believe exist.This is known as

____________ refers to the shortening of words and sentences through the use of abbreviations,acronyms,and emoticons.

From a sociologist's perspective,why is it interesting that Americans have many terms for money (Benjamins,scratch,greenbacks,cash)and a number of clichés that contain a reference to money (It takes money to make money;Money talks)?

Using euphemisms like,"he passed away" instead of saying,"he died"

A measurable event,characteristic,or behavior commonly thought to reflect a particular concept is known as a(n)

Which mode of research minimizes the problem of reactivity?

Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Seeing and Thinking Sociologically

Building Order: Culture and History

Building Identity: Socialization

Supporting Identity: the Presentation of Self

Building Social Relationships: Intimacy and Family

Constructing Difference: Social Deviance

The Structure of Society: Organizations and Social Institutions

The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality

The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity

The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender

Global Dynamics and Population Demographic Trends

The Architects of Change: Reconstructing Society

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Exam 3: Building Reality: the Social Construction of Knowledge

Identify three ways sociologists have for collecting and examining data.What are the advantages and disadvantages of each technique?

Sociology points out that what people believe to be "real" (and what they believe is not real)is

Which of the following claims is an incorrigible proposition in contemporary American culture?

A set of statements or propositions that seeks to explain or predict a particular aspect of social life is a

Which type of field research requires the researcher to interact with subjects?

A theory is a set of

When reading a published research study,asking questions such as "What type of research was used?" and "Was the sample representative?" will help the reader

Discuss the language of war,including the purpose of the vocabulary and euphemisms of war.What is the purpose and result to this language? Provide examples.

In 2011,the majority of homicides were perpetrated by strangers.

When we rely only on our individual experiences and perceptions to understand the world,what risk do we take?

Experimental research involves observing others in their own social settings.

A variable that is presumed to cause,or influence,another variable is known as a(n)

Structural functionalist,conflict,and symbolic interactionist perspectives are _____ theories.

Concepts that are not directly observable are translated into

By acting on the basis of our definitions of reality,we often bring about the conditions we believe exist.This is known as

____________ refers to the shortening of words and sentences through the use of abbreviations,acronyms,and emoticons.

From a sociologist's perspective,why is it interesting that Americans have many terms for money (Benjamins,scratch,greenbacks,cash)and a number of clichés that contain a reference to money (It takes money to make money;Money talks)?

Using euphemisms like,"he passed away" instead of saying,"he died"

A measurable event,characteristic,or behavior commonly thought to reflect a particular concept is known as a(n)

Which mode of research minimizes the problem of reactivity?

Taking a New Look at a Familiar World

Seeing and Thinking Sociologically

Building Order: Culture and History

Building Identity: Socialization

Supporting Identity: the Presentation of Self

Building Social Relationships: Intimacy and Family

Constructing Difference: Social Deviance

The Structure of Society: Organizations and Social Institutions

The Architecture of Stratification: Social Class and Inequality

The Architecture of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity

The Architecture of Inequality: Sex and Gender

Global Dynamics and Population Demographic Trends

The Architects of Change: Reconstructing Society

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