Exam 2: Applying Sociological Research Methods

Which term refers to obtaining consistent results with the same measure?

Which statement best summarizes the research relating to "selfies" online?

People who are both frequent text message and Facebook users are known to develop a reduced ability to spell combined with an overall reduction in written language skills.

Which term refers to studying people where they live,work,and play?

It is not necessary to tell research subjects that their participation is voluntary because doing so may decrease their likelihood of involvement.

A sociologist starts hanging out with Italian immigrants.In addition to hanging out,he informally conducts interviews with the immigrants,and supplements his research with official statistics and government reports.Then he publishes a book on his work that gives an in-depth insider's look at Italian immigrant life in Canada,contrasted with the official information.His work both confirms some aspects of official data,and confronts some government claims about immigration.What kind of research is this?

Describe the two main methods for collecting survey data,noting any strengths and weaknesses.

For a research project about vacation practices,Sam will look at the influence of a person's income on her or his vacation destination.He proposes that the higher the income,the more luxurious the accommodation choice will be.Which term refers to the accommodation choice?

Why does it make sense to say that sociology employs a scientific method?

Students who work at part-time jobs get lower grades than those who do not work.In methodological terms,what kind of variable are students' grades?

According to the text,decolonization is a significant research issue.Describe what is meant by decolonization with respect to Indigenous people.Include in this discussion the research approach that seems to provide the most fruitful method for all participants in research that focuses on decolonization.Use an example to illustrate your understanding of this social issue.

What is the biggest advantage of experiments?

Why is sociology considered a science?

Which statement best describes inductive reasoning?

Define field research and describe the two key approaches to it.

Distinguish between inductive and deductive reasoning.

In what kind of study do researchers attempt to assess the necessity for or efficacy of a social program or social condition?

In evaluation research a separate prior study is often undertaken which asks "what is the nature of the social problem?" Which term refers to this prior study?

Research in online chat rooms is challenging.Even if researchers announce that they have logged in,someone logging in later might not be aware of their presence.What does this important research issue pertain to?

When a concept is operationalized for research purposes it is referred to as a variable.