Question 1

Grounded theory refers to a theory developed from the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Just because two variables are related to each other in some manner does not mean that they are necessarily causally related.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Identify three concepts related to education attainment.How might these concepts be conceptualized?

Accepted Answer

Three concepts related to education atta

Question 4

If in our research,we have observed that 10 individuals with characteristic X seem to be more committed to ideas about social equality than other individuals without that characteristic,we are making

Accepted Answer

A)  unfounded assumptions. 
B)  theories. 
C)  empirical generalizations. 
D)  deductive conclusions. 
E)  hypotheses. 
A)  unfounded assumptions. 
B)  theories. 
C)  empirical generalizations. 
D)  deductive conclusions. 
E)  hypotheses.

Question 5

Which of the following was not demonstrated in the focal research examples?

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship between theory and research 
B)  social theory is obvious in society 
C)  social theory can be a hidden aspect of society 
D)  theory can be described at either the beginning or end of an article 
E)  social theories allow aspects of social life to be articulated and understood 
A)  the relationship between theory and research 
B)  social theory is obvious in society 
C)  social theory can be a hidden aspect of society 
D)  theory can be described at either the beginning or end of an article 
E)  social theories allow aspects of social life to be articulated and understood

Question 6

Which of the following is a category of a variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  male 
B)  Asian 
C)  sociology 
D)  divorced 
E)  all of these are categories of variables 
A)  male 
B)  Asian 
C)  sociology 
D)  divorced 
E)  all of these are categories of variables

Question 7

Explain the requirements of causation.

Accepted Answer

Causation refers to the relationship bet

Question 8

If we are using the variable of "language" to understand responses to a survey,categories might include French,
Italian,Spanish,and English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The dependent variable (DV)is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  a variable that affects or influences another variable. 
B)  a variable that is being influenced by another variable. 
C)  a statement about how two or more variables are expected to be related to one another. 
D)  a variable that comes before and is responsible for the association between the dependent and independent variable. 
E)  the condition of empirical association. 
A)  a variable that affects or influences another variable. 
B)  a variable that is being influenced by another variable. 
C)  a statement about how two or more variables are expected to be related to one another. 
D)  a variable that comes before and is responsible for the association between the dependent and independent variable. 
E)  the condition of empirical association.

Question 10

____________________ is a statement about two or more ___________________ are expected to relate to each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  A theory; hypotheses 
B)  A hypothesis ; theories 
C)  A hypothesis; variables 
D)  A compatibility test; variables 
E)  A theory; concepts 
A)  A theory; hypotheses 
B)  A hypothesis ; theories 
C)  A hypothesis; variables 
D)  A compatibility test; variables 
E)  A theory; concepts

Question 11

Avariable has an effect on the dependent variable as well as an effect on the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent 
B)  antecedent 
C)  intervening 
D)  extraneous 
E)  time order 
A)  independent 
B)  antecedent 
C)  intervening 
D)  extraneous 
E)  time order

Question 12

An example of a concept that may interest sociologists is

Accepted Answer

A)  the states in the United States. 
B)  the days of the week. 
C)  social class. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  both self-esteem and social class. 
A)  the states in the United States. 
B)  the days of the week. 
C)  social class. 
D)  self-esteem. 
E)  both self-esteem and social class.

Question 13

"In our research,we are looking at how gender (male or female)affects the amount of money individuals leave for tips at restaurants." In this example,the independent variable isand the dependent variable is.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender; amount of tip 
B)  amount of tip; gender 
C)  male; female 
D)  amount of tip; gender. 
E) Amount of tip ; female. 
A)  gender; amount of tip 
B)  amount of tip; gender 
C)  male; female 
D)  amount of tip; gender. 
E) Amount of tip ; female.

Question 14

If we are planning to test a theory about information channels and will be using electronic communications among professionals to understand how information moves through an organization,we are most likely using

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning. 
B)  deductive reasoning. 
C)  empirical generalizations. 
D)  the cyclical model of science. 
E)  causality. 
A)  inductive reasoning. 
B)  deductive reasoning. 
C)  empirical generalizations. 
D)  the cyclical model of science. 
E)  causality.

Question 15

In order to prove that variables are causally related,that is that no one causes the other,it is necessary to determine that no other variable is in fact the causal agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Demonstrating non-spuriousnessness means to

Accepted Answer

A)  establish causality. 
B)  eliminate alternative explanations. 
C)  give evidence for time order. 
D)  give evidence for a hypothesis. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  establish causality. 
B)  eliminate alternative explanations. 
C)  give evidence for time order. 
D)  give evidence for a hypothesis. 
E)  none of these.

Question 17

Deductive reasoning refers to the process of making observations and then creating a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The fact that two variables are associated does not necessarily mean that one variable causes another variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The cyclical model of science is meant to represent the relationship between theory testing and theory building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

"In our research,we are looking at how gender (male or female)affects the amount of money individuals leave for tips at restaurants." In the previous statement,is the variable,andis/are the categories of the variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  gender; male or female 
B)  gender amount of money 
C)  male or female; gender 
D)  male or female; amount of money 
E)  none of these 
A)  gender; male or female 
B)  gender amount of money 
C)  male or female; gender 
D)  male or female; amount of money 
E)  none of these

Grounded theory refers to a theory developed from the data.

Just because two variables are related to each other in some manner does not mean that they are necessarily causally related.

Identify three concepts related to education attainment.How might these concepts be conceptualized?

If in our research,we have observed that 10 individuals with characteristic X seem to be more committed to ideas about social equality than other individuals without that characteristic,we are making

Which of the following was not demonstrated in the focal research examples?

Which of the following is a category of a variable?

Explain the requirements of causation.

If we are using the variable of "language" to understand responses to a survey,categories might include French, Italian,Spanish,and English.

The dependent variable (DV)is defined as

__ is a statement about two or more _ are expected to relate to each other.

Avariable has an effect on the dependent variable as well as an effect on the independent variable.

An example of a concept that may interest sociologists is

"In our research,we are looking at how gender (male or female)affects the amount of money individuals leave for tips at restaurants." In this example,the independent variable isand the dependent variable is.

If we are planning to test a theory about information channels and will be using electronic communications among professionals to understand how information moves through an organization,we are most likely using

In order to prove that variables are causally related,that is that no one causes the other,it is necessary to determine that no other variable is in fact the causal agent.

Demonstrating non-spuriousnessness means to

Deductive reasoning refers to the process of making observations and then creating a theory.

The fact that two variables are associated does not necessarily mean that one variable causes another variable.

The cyclical model of science is meant to represent the relationship between theory testing and theory building.

"In our research,we are looking at how gender (male or female)affects the amount of money individuals leave for tips at restaurants." In the previous statement,is the variable,andis/are the categories of the variable.

The Uses of Social Research

Ethics and Social Research

Planning a Research Project

Sampling

Measurement

Cross-Sectional, Longitudinal, and Case Study Designs

Experimental Research

Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

Qualitative Interviewing

Observational Techniques

Using Available Data

Content Analysis

Applied Social Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

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Exam 2: Theory and Research

Grounded theory refers to a theory developed from the data.

Just because two variables are related to each other in some manner does not mean that they are necessarily causally related.

Identify three concepts related to education attainment.How might these concepts be conceptualized?

If in our research,we have observed that 10 individuals with characteristic X seem to be more committed to ideas about social equality than other individuals without that characteristic,we are making

Which of the following was not demonstrated in the focal research examples?

Which of the following is a category of a variable?

Explain the requirements of causation.

If we are using the variable of "language" to understand responses to a survey,categories might include French, Italian,Spanish,and English.

The dependent variable (DV)is defined as

____________________ is a statement about two or more ___________________ are expected to relate to each other.

Avariable has an effect on the dependent variable as well as an effect on the independent variable.

An example of a concept that may interest sociologists is

"In our research,we are looking at how gender (male or female)affects the amount of money individuals leave for tips at restaurants." In this example,the independent variable isand the dependent variable is.

If we are planning to test a theory about information channels and will be using electronic communications among professionals to understand how information moves through an organization,we are most likely using

In order to prove that variables are causally related,that is that no one causes the other,it is necessary to determine that no other variable is in fact the causal agent.

Demonstrating non-spuriousnessness means to

Deductive reasoning refers to the process of making observations and then creating a theory.

The fact that two variables are associated does not necessarily mean that one variable causes another variable.

The cyclical model of science is meant to represent the relationship between theory testing and theory building.

"In our research,we are looking at how gender (male or female)affects the amount of money individuals leave for tips at restaurants." In the previous statement,is the variable,andis/are the categories of the variable.

The Uses of Social Research

Ethics and Social Research

Planning a Research Project

Sampling

Measurement

Cross-Sectional, Longitudinal, and Case Study Designs

Experimental Research

Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

Qualitative Interviewing

Observational Techniques

Using Available Data

Content Analysis

Applied Social Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters

__ is a statement about two or more _ are expected to relate to each other.