Exam 2: Studying the Family

People tend to trust public opinion polls more than scientific studies.

In qualitative research,researchers examine nonnumerical material that they then interpret.

Any well-defined group of people (or things)that researchers want to know something about is called a

Which theory examines the relationship between the family and the larger society,focusing on how the parts work together in fulfilling the tasks necessary for the family's survival?

One limitation of clinical research and case studies is that clinicians typically see people who

Researchers who collect data or examine data on families such as age at first marriage or family size are doing _________________ research.

Which of the following is a criticism of family systems theory?

The __________ function of the marriage ceremony is to publicize the formation of a new family unit and to legitimize sexual intercourse; the __________ function is to communicate a "hands-off" message to past or future suitors.

The most common criticism of symbolic interaction theory is that it ignores

Social exchange theorist would predict that Marie would stay married to Tom even if she is unhappy if she is more worried that a divorce will leave her unable to financially care for her children.

In a(n)_____________________ sample,each person (or thing)has an equal chance of being chosen.

Which of the following is a critique of the ecological perspective?

According to the Family Development perspective,developmental stages and tasks vary in different kinds of families,such as single-parent families,childless couples,stepfamilies,etc.

Field researchers always hide their identities from their subjects so as not to affect their behavior.

Playing the __________ role means providing food and shelter for the family and,at least theoretically,being hardworking,tough,and competitive.

CNN asks its viewers to email or call in their opinion on the issue of the day.Their findings can be generalized to the overall U.S.population because they are using a probability sample.

A critique of conflict theory is that it overemphasizes conflict and coercion at the expense of

Experimental family research is common because it is fairly easy to assign subjects to control and experimental groups.

Research that assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of social programs in both the public and private sectors is called

Playing the __________ role means providing the emotional support and nurturing qualities that sustain the family unit and support the breadwinner.