Question 1

In deduction we start from observed data and develop a generalization that explains the relationship between the observed concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All quality social science research is tightly intertwined with social theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of theory for research?

Accepted Answer

A) Theory helps to prevent our being taken in by flukes. 
B) Theory helps to gloss over any shortcomings in research findings. 
C) Theory helps us to make sense out of observed patterns. 
D) Theory shapes and directs research efforts. 
E) Theory helps us to explain occurrences. 
A) Theory helps to prevent our being taken in by flukes. 
B) Theory helps to gloss over any shortcomings in research findings. 
C) Theory helps us to make sense out of observed patterns. 
D) Theory shapes and directs research efforts. 
E) Theory helps us to explain occurrences. B

Question 4

Chen is beginning a research study in which he has an idea of what he's looking to find,but is letting his own observations shape the specifics of his theory.What approach is he taking to conduct his research?

Accepted Answer

A) Deductive theory. 
B) Grounded theory 
C) Conflict theory 
D) Ethnomethodology 
E) Structural functionalism 
A) Deductive theory. 
B) Grounded theory 
C) Conflict theory 
D) Ethnomethodology 
E) Structural functionalism

Question 5

Social scientists generally believe that the succession from one paradigm to another represents progress from a false view to a true one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of paradigms?

Accepted Answer

A) Paradigms shape the kinds of observations we are likely to make. 
B) Paradigms determine the kinds of facts we will discover. 
C) Paradigms shape the conclusions that we draw from facts. 
D) Paradigms determine whether we look at micro or macro concerns. 
E) Paradigms are selected by a researcher to achieve desired results. 
A) Paradigms shape the kinds of observations we are likely to make. 
B) Paradigms determine the kinds of facts we will discover. 
C) Paradigms shape the conclusions that we draw from facts. 
D) Paradigms determine whether we look at micro or macro concerns. 
E) Paradigms are selected by a researcher to achieve desired results.

Question 7

Studying the discrepancy in police response for burglary cases when compared to corporate embezzlement would likely be coming from a(n)paradigm.

Accepted Answer

A) conflict 
B) symbolic interactionist 
C) feminist 
D) ethnomethodologist 
E) structural functionalist 
A) conflict 
B) symbolic interactionist 
C) feminist 
D) ethnomethodologist 
E) structural functionalist

Question 8

Sally was introduced to Robert and Robert immediately worries about what Sally thinks of him.Upon shaking her hand in greeting,Robert notices that he grasps her hand more firmly than usual and quickly releases his grasp.He then finds himself chuckling at comments that he does not find amusing because he wants Sally to feel comfortable.A useful paradigm for analyzing Robert's behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A) critical race theory. 
B) structural functionalism. 
C) conflict theory. 
D) ethnomethodology. 
E) symbolic interactionism. 
A) critical race theory. 
B) structural functionalism. 
C) conflict theory. 
D) ethnomethodology. 
E) symbolic interactionism.

Question 9

All of our experiences are inescapably subjective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Minamata disease,a disease which produced severe nervous disorders and birth defects,was traced to the fact that the Chisso chemical company dumped mercury into a bay where Japanese villagers fished.The villagers of Minamata,where the company was located,refused to sue the chemical company.However,the residents of Niigata,a fishing village forty miles up the river from the factory,sued the chemical company.Which of the following explanations flows from the conflict paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A) The Minamata victims were less likely to be tied socially,economically,and physically to the company than were the Niigato victims. 
B) The Japanese culture frowns on lawsuits. 
C) The chemical company controlled more of the village resources in Minamata than in Niigato. 
D) People in Niigato aren't as nice as people in Minamata. 
E) None of these choices are valid. 
A) The Minamata victims were less likely to be tied socially,economically,and physically to the company than were the Niigato victims. 
B) The Japanese culture frowns on lawsuits. 
C) The chemical company controlled more of the village resources in Minamata than in Niigato. 
D) People in Niigato aren't as nice as people in Minamata. 
E) None of these choices are valid.

Question 11

Many cultures view the United States as a society committed to capitalism,an economic arrangement which they believe inevitably creates inequality.These views and feelings represent:

Accepted Answer

A) an objective fact of nature. 
B) a law of nature. 
C) a paradigm. 
D) a theory. 
E) a research question. 
A) an objective fact of nature. 
B) a law of nature. 
C) a paradigm. 
D) a theory. 
E) a research question.

Question 12

Sophisticated positivists assume that humans will always act rationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A model or scheme for helping us organize and interpret the world is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A) paradigm. 
B) theory. 
C) hypothesis. 
D) law. 
E) concept. 
A) paradigm. 
B) theory. 
C) hypothesis. 
D) law. 
E) concept.

Question 14

You must always have a fully developed theory before beginning observations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n)is a testable statement about a relationship between two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) theory 
B) paradigm 
C) relationship 
D) empirical correlation 
E) hypothesis 
A) theory 
B) paradigm 
C) relationship 
D) empirical correlation 
E) hypothesis

Question 16

Theory is directly relevant to "why" questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The deductive model tends to be linked to theory development and the inductive model to theory testing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

We always want to reject the null hypothesis when conducting research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

While our subjectivity is individual,our search for objectivity is social.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How are theory and research linked? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

A typical answer should include the thre

In deduction we start from observed data and develop a generalization that explains the relationship between the observed concepts.

All quality social science research is tightly intertwined with social theory.

Which of the following is NOT a function of theory for research?

Chen is beginning a research study in which he has an idea of what he's looking to find,but is letting his own observations shape the specifics of his theory.What approach is he taking to conduct his research?

Social scientists generally believe that the succession from one paradigm to another represents progress from a false view to a true one.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of paradigms?

Studying the discrepancy in police response for burglary cases when compared to corporate embezzlement would likely be coming from a(n)paradigm.

All of our experiences are inescapably subjective.

Many cultures view the United States as a society committed to capitalism,an economic arrangement which they believe inevitably creates inequality.These views and feelings represent:

Sophisticated positivists assume that humans will always act rationally.

A model or scheme for helping us organize and interpret the world is referred to as a:

You must always have a fully developed theory before beginning observations.

A(n)is a testable statement about a relationship between two variables.

Theory is directly relevant to "why" questions.

The deductive model tends to be linked to theory development and the inductive model to theory testing.

We always want to reject the null hypothesis when conducting research.

While our subjectivity is individual,our search for objectivity is social.

How are theory and research linked? Give examples.

Human Inquiry and Science

The Ethics and Politics of Social Research

Research Design

Conceptualization Operationalization and Measurement

Indexes Scales and Typologies

The Logic of Sampling

Experiments

Survey Research

Qualitative Field Research

Unobtrusive Research

Evaluation Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Reading and Writing Social Research

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Exam 2: Paradigms Theory and Research

In deduction we start from observed data and develop a generalization that explains the relationship between the observed concepts.

All quality social science research is tightly intertwined with social theory.

Which of the following is NOT a function of theory for research?

Chen is beginning a research study in which he has an idea of what he's looking to find,but is letting his own observations shape the specifics of his theory.What approach is he taking to conduct his research?

Social scientists generally believe that the succession from one paradigm to another represents progress from a false view to a true one.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE of paradigms?

Studying the discrepancy in police response for burglary cases when compared to corporate embezzlement would likely be coming from a(n)paradigm.

All of our experiences are inescapably subjective.

Many cultures view the United States as a society committed to capitalism,an economic arrangement which they believe inevitably creates inequality.These views and feelings represent:

Sophisticated positivists assume that humans will always act rationally.

A model or scheme for helping us organize and interpret the world is referred to as a:

You must always have a fully developed theory before beginning observations.

A(n)is a testable statement about a relationship between two variables.

Theory is directly relevant to "why" questions.

The deductive model tends to be linked to theory development and the inductive model to theory testing.

We always want to reject the null hypothesis when conducting research.

While our subjectivity is individual,our search for objectivity is social.

How are theory and research linked? Give examples.

Human Inquiry and Science

The Ethics and Politics of Social Research

Research Design

Conceptualization Operationalization and Measurement

Indexes Scales and Typologies

The Logic of Sampling

Experiments

Survey Research

Qualitative Field Research

Unobtrusive Research

Evaluation Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

Reading and Writing Social Research

Filters