Question 1

Which of the following statements BEST exemplifies a null hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no relationship between gender and jury verdict. 
B) Men are more likely than women to vote to convict on juries. 
C) Women are more likely than men to vote to acquit on juries. 
D) Men are more likely to hang a jury (create a jury that cannot arrive at a verdict)than are women. 
E) Men are more likely than women to vote to convict and women are more likely than men to vote to acquit on juries. 
A) There is no relationship between gender and jury verdict. 
B) Men are more likely than women to vote to convict on juries. 
C) Women are more likely than men to vote to acquit on juries. 
D) Men are more likely to hang a jury (create a jury that cannot arrive at a verdict)than are women. 
E) Men are more likely than women to vote to convict and women are more likely than men to vote to acquit on juries.

Question 2

The best example of a researcher who developed widely accepted theories based upon inductive reasoning is:

Accepted Answer

A) Erving Goffman. 
B) Emile Durkheim. 
C) Karl Marx. 
D) Max Weber. 
E) Guillermina Jasso. 
A) Erving Goffman. 
B) Emile Durkheim. 
C) Karl Marx. 
D) Max Weber. 
E) Guillermina Jasso.

Question 3

Which of the following illustrates the use of the inductive method?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypothesis,observations,accept or reject hypothesis 
B) Observations,pattern finding,and generalizations 
C) Theory,hypothesis,observations,generalizations 
D) Theory,observations,and generalizations 
E) Generalizations,theory,and observations 
A) Hypothesis,observations,accept or reject hypothesis 
B) Observations,pattern finding,and generalizations 
C) Theory,hypothesis,observations,generalizations 
D) Theory,observations,and generalizations 
E) Generalizations,theory,and observations

Question 4

Maureen is performing a study in which she interviews disabled military veterans about how they are adapting to being back home.She is focusing on questions about what it means to be perceived by others as both "disabled" and a "veteran." What paradigm is Maureen's work most likely shaped by?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethnomethodology 
B) Critical race 
C) Symbolic interactionism 
D) Structural functionalism 
E) Conflict 
A) Ethnomethodology 
B) Critical race 
C) Symbolic interactionism 
D) Structural functionalism 
E) Conflict

Question 5

Walking with an open umbrella on a beautiful day or going home on semester break and calling your mom or dad Mr.or Mrs.(with their surname)are techniques used by to understand social norms or rules.

Accepted Answer

A) structural functionalists 
B) conflict theorists 
C) feminists 
D) ethnomethodologists 
E) critical race theorists 
A) structural functionalists 
B) conflict theorists 
C) feminists 
D) ethnomethodologists 
E) critical race theorists

Question 6

The conflict paradigm is limited to economic analyses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following topics would a macrotheory be more likely to explain than a microtheory?

Accepted Answer

A) The effect of the judge's instructions on jury deliberations 
B) The relationships between government,family,and the economy 
C) The grandparent-grandchild relationship 
D) Student-faculty interactions 
E) Dating behaviors 
A) The effect of the judge's instructions on jury deliberations 
B) The relationships between government,family,and the economy 
C) The grandparent-grandchild relationship 
D) Student-faculty interactions 
E) Dating behaviors

Question 8

Select a topic (e.g. ,gun control,domestic violence,terrorism)and describe how a researcher might approach that topic using four of the following paradigms: conflict,symbolic interactionism,ethnomethodology,structural functionalism,feminist paradigms,and/or critical race theory.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending upon the sel

Question 9

While doing research on crime,Professor Middler notes that crime creates jobs in law enforcement and related careers.He also notices that crime reinforces community norms when criminals are caught and punished.Professor Middler has probably adopted the approach to the study of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) conflict theory 
B) social Darwinism 
C) structural functionalism 
D) ethnomethodology 
E) symbolic interactionism 
A) conflict theory 
B) social Darwinism 
C) structural functionalism 
D) ethnomethodology 
E) symbolic interactionism

Question 10

Given the topic of institutionalized racial discrimination,have the students choose two different paradigms (conflict,symbolic interactionism,critical race theory,structural functionalism,feminist paradigms,and ethnomethodology)

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary depending upon the par

Question 11

The idea that knowledge is based on observation made through one of the five senses rather than on belief alone is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) conflict theory. 
B) social systems theory. 
C) structural functionalism. 
D) positivism. 
E) critical race theory. 
A) conflict theory. 
B) social systems theory. 
C) structural functionalism. 
D) positivism. 
E) critical race theory.

Question 12

Which of the following would be studied using a microtheory,rather than a macrotheory?

Accepted Answer

A) Dating behaviors among college students 
B) The ways in which the courts and the police departments interact within states 
C) The effect of changes in welfare laws on urban poverty 
D) Trends of minority representation within the military 
E) Violent crime trends over a 30 year period 
A) Dating behaviors among college students 
B) The ways in which the courts and the police departments interact within states 
C) The effect of changes in welfare laws on urban poverty 
D) Trends of minority representation within the military 
E) Violent crime trends over a 30 year period

Question 13

Scientific inquiry is a process involving an alternation between deduction and induction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about paradigms is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Paradigms are either true or false. 
B) Paradigms are more or less useful. 
C) Paradigms that are true are clearly more useful than those that are false. 
D) Paradigms are false. 
E) Only one paradigm can be used for a research study. 
A) Paradigms are either true or false. 
B) Paradigms are more or less useful. 
C) Paradigms that are true are clearly more useful than those that are false. 
D) Paradigms are false. 
E) Only one paradigm can be used for a research study.

Question 15

In a study of women the following notation was used: Y = f(X)where Y represented fertility plans and X represented occupational plans.This states:

Accepted Answer

A) that fertility plans are a function of (or are affected by)occupational plans. 
B) that occupational plans are a function of (or are affected by)fertility plans. 
C) that occupational plans are not a function of fertility plans. 
D) that fertility plans are a function of (or are affected by)occupational plans and is a hypothesis. 
E) that occupational plans are a function of (or are affected by)fertility plans and is a hypothesis. 
A) that fertility plans are a function of (or are affected by)occupational plans. 
B) that occupational plans are a function of (or are affected by)fertility plans. 
C) that occupational plans are not a function of fertility plans. 
D) that fertility plans are a function of (or are affected by)occupational plans and is a hypothesis. 
E) that occupational plans are a function of (or are affected by)fertility plans and is a hypothesis.

Question 16

Contrast the inductive model of theory construction with the deductive model.Give examples of research that use each of these models.

Accepted Answer

A typical answer might include a definit

Question 17

A sociologist with a symbolic interactionist orientation would be MOST likely to do research on which of the following question(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) Is conflict inevitable in the sibling relationship? 
B) What function does marriage serve for society? 
C) What is the effect of economic conditions on the crime rate? 
D) Which unstated norms govern the interactions between family members? 
E) All of these choices are equally likely to be asked by a symbolic interactionist. 
A) Is conflict inevitable in the sibling relationship? 
B) What function does marriage serve for society? 
C) What is the effect of economic conditions on the crime rate? 
D) Which unstated norms govern the interactions between family members? 
E) All of these choices are equally likely to be asked by a symbolic interactionist.

Question 18

In the traditional scientific method,the first step is developing a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following outlines the steps in the traditional science model?

Accepted Answer

A) Empirical observations,theoretical understanding,operationalization of concepts,a testable hypothesis 
B) Theoretical understanding,a testable hypothesis,operationalization of concepts,empirical observations 
C) Theoretical understanding,operationalization of concepts,a testable hypothesis,empirical observations 
D) Operationalization of concepts,a testable hypothesis,empirical observations,theoretical understanding 
E) A testable hypothesis,operationalization of concepts,empirical testing,theoretical understanding 
A) Empirical observations,theoretical understanding,operationalization of concepts,a testable hypothesis 
B) Theoretical understanding,a testable hypothesis,operationalization of concepts,empirical observations 
C) Theoretical understanding,operationalization of concepts,a testable hypothesis,empirical observations 
D) Operationalization of concepts,a testable hypothesis,empirical observations,theoretical understanding 
E) A testable hypothesis,operationalization of concepts,empirical testing,theoretical understanding

Question 20

Feminist paradigms focus only on how inequities hurt women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements BEST exemplifies a null hypothesis?

The best example of a researcher who developed widely accepted theories based upon inductive reasoning is:

Which of the following illustrates the use of the inductive method?

Maureen is performing a study in which she interviews disabled military veterans about how they are adapting to being back home.She is focusing on questions about what it means to be perceived by others as both "disabled" and a "veteran." What paradigm is Maureen's work most likely shaped by?

Walking with an open umbrella on a beautiful day or going home on semester break and calling your mom or dad Mr.or Mrs.(with their surname)are techniques used by to understand social norms or rules.

The conflict paradigm is limited to economic analyses.

Which of the following topics would a macrotheory be more likely to explain than a microtheory?

Select a topic (e.g. ,gun control,domestic violence,terrorism)and describe how a researcher might approach that topic using four of the following paradigms: conflict,symbolic interactionism,ethnomethodology,structural functionalism,feminist paradigms,and/or critical race theory.

While doing research on crime,Professor Middler notes that crime creates jobs in law enforcement and related careers.He also notices that crime reinforces community norms when criminals are caught and punished.Professor Middler has probably adopted the approach to the study of crime.

Given the topic of institutionalized racial discrimination,have the students choose two different paradigms (conflict,symbolic interactionism,critical race theory,structural functionalism,feminist paradigms,and ethnomethodology)

The idea that knowledge is based on observation made through one of the five senses rather than on belief alone is termed:

Which of the following would be studied using a microtheory,rather than a macrotheory?

Scientific inquiry is a process involving an alternation between deduction and induction.

Which of the following statements about paradigms is TRUE?

In a study of women the following notation was used: Y = f(X)where Y represented fertility plans and X represented occupational plans.This states:

Contrast the inductive model of theory construction with the deductive model.Give examples of research that use each of these models.

A sociologist with a symbolic interactionist orientation would be MOST likely to do research on which of the following question(s)?

In the traditional scientific method,the first step is developing a theory.

Which of the following outlines the steps in the traditional science model?

Feminist paradigms focus only on how inequities hurt women.

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Exam 2: Paradigms Theory and Research

Which of the following statements BEST exemplifies a null hypothesis?

The best example of a researcher who developed widely accepted theories based upon inductive reasoning is:

Which of the following illustrates the use of the inductive method?

Maureen is performing a study in which she interviews disabled military veterans about how they are adapting to being back home.She is focusing on questions about what it means to be perceived by others as both "disabled" and a "veteran." What paradigm is Maureen's work most likely shaped by?

Walking with an open umbrella on a beautiful day or going home on semester break and calling your mom or dad Mr.or Mrs.(with their surname)are techniques used by to understand social norms or rules.

The conflict paradigm is limited to economic analyses.

Which of the following topics would a macrotheory be more likely to explain than a microtheory?

Select a topic (e.g. ,gun control,domestic violence,terrorism)and describe how a researcher might approach that topic using four of the following paradigms: conflict,symbolic interactionism,ethnomethodology,structural functionalism,feminist paradigms,and/or critical race theory.

While doing research on crime,Professor Middler notes that crime creates jobs in law enforcement and related careers.He also notices that crime reinforces community norms when criminals are caught and punished.Professor Middler has probably adopted the approach to the study of crime.

Given the topic of institutionalized racial discrimination,have the students choose two different paradigms (conflict,symbolic interactionism,critical race theory,structural functionalism,feminist paradigms,and ethnomethodology)

The idea that knowledge is based on observation made through one of the five senses rather than on belief alone is termed:

Which of the following would be studied using a microtheory,rather than a macrotheory?

Scientific inquiry is a process involving an alternation between deduction and induction.

Which of the following statements about paradigms is TRUE?

In a study of women the following notation was used: Y = f(X)where Y represented fertility plans and X represented occupational plans.This states:

Contrast the inductive model of theory construction with the deductive model.Give examples of research that use each of these models.

A sociologist with a symbolic interactionist orientation would be MOST likely to do research on which of the following question(s)?

In the traditional scientific method,the first step is developing a theory.

Which of the following outlines the steps in the traditional science model?

Feminist paradigms focus only on how inequities hurt women.

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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