Question 1

Explain the importance of establishing a population when drawing a sample.

Accepted Answer

Establishing a population is important w

Question 2

The major disadvantage of content analysis as a method is

Accepted Answer

A)  that the cultural artifact has already been produced. 
B)  that it is unobtrusive. 
C)  that it cannot tell us how people respond to the content. 
D)  that it is susceptible to the Hawthorne effect. 
A)  that the cultural artifact has already been produced. 
B)  that it is unobtrusive. 
C)  that it cannot tell us how people respond to the content. 
D)  that it is susceptible to the Hawthorne effect.

Question 3

Explain the difficulties involved in achieving completely "value-free" sociology. How might a researcher potentially add bias to the outcomes of the research? How do most sociologists resolve the issue of objectivity in research?

Accepted Answer

Achieving completely "value-free" sociol

Question 4

When people must respond to a question from a fixed list of possible answers to a question, this

Accepted Answer

A)  makes the findings more valid. 
B)  increases reliability. 
C)  is an open-ended question. 
D)  is a closed-ended question. 
A)  makes the findings more valid. 
B)  increases reliability. 
C)  is an open-ended question. 
D)  is a closed-ended question.

Question 5

In a study of the impact of parental prejudice on the attitudes of their child, the attitudes of the child are the variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  intervening 
D)  control 
A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  intervening 
D)  control

Question 6

Which type of research would Mary use if she wants to take an in-depth look at how mothers and daughters interact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative 
B)  Quantitative 
C)  Experimental 
D)  Historical 
A)  Qualitative 
B)  Quantitative 
C)  Experimental 
D)  Historical

Question 7

Which of the following is not a source of sociological research questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Past studies that one may want to expand further 
B)  Past research that one would like to develop a critique of 
C)  An observation in everyday life 
D)  All of these may be a source. 
A)  Past studies that one may want to expand further 
B)  Past research that one would like to develop a critique of 
C)  An observation in everyday life 
D)  All of these may be a source.

Question 8

The discussion of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study illustrated the importance of research ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

One advantage of surveys is that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are rigid. 
B)  they can ask about a large number of topics. 
C)  they do not need to relate to a hypothesis. 
D)  they have a very high response rate. 
A)  they are rigid. 
B)  they can ask about a large number of topics. 
C)  they do not need to relate to a hypothesis. 
D)  they have a very high response rate.

Question 10

Professor Porter is interested in studying how students interact with faculty on her campus. All the students at her college represent the in her study.

Accepted Answer

A)  population 
B)  sample 
C)  case study 
D)  experimental group 
A)  population 
B)  sample 
C)  case study 
D)  experimental group

Question 11

In what way does sociological knowledge differ from philosophy and personal belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  In sociological study the theory must be testable. 
B)  Sociology focuses only on social problems. 
C)  Sociological is never humanistic. 
D)  Philosophy and personal beliefs are based on empirical evidence. 
A)  In sociological study the theory must be testable. 
B)  Sociology focuses only on social problems. 
C)  Sociological is never humanistic. 
D)  Philosophy and personal beliefs are based on empirical evidence.

Question 12

When choosing a research method, the first thing for sociologists to consider is

Accepted Answer

A)  what sociological question is being investigated. 
B)  which research method is most popular at the time of the study. 
C)  if funding is available for that particular method. 
D)  the size of the desired sample. 
A)  what sociological question is being investigated. 
B)  which research method is most popular at the time of the study. 
C)  if funding is available for that particular method. 
D)  the size of the desired sample.

Question 13

Based on what you read, you think that people whose parents are divorced are more likely to become divorced themselves. As you begin your research, you state your belief explicitly. This is an example of a _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  research design 
B)  statement of causality 
C)  hypothesis 
D)  generalized conclusion 
A)  research design 
B)  statement of causality 
C)  hypothesis 
D)  generalized conclusion

Question 14

What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning? Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning is a logical process

Question 15

Controlled experiments are highly focused ways of collecting data and are especially useful for determining .

Accepted Answer

A)  respondent opinions 
B)  qualitative information 
C)  cause and effect 
D)  subjective understandings 
A)  respondent opinions 
B)  qualitative information 
C)  cause and effect 
D)  subjective understandings

Question 16

How do sociologists ensure the validity of their research findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  They stick to a single indicator for a particular concept in order to avoid confusion. 
B)  They use more than one indicator for a particular concept. 
C)  They avoid using concepts at all because they are too abstract. 
D)  They replicate studies multiple times. 
A)  They stick to a single indicator for a particular concept in order to avoid confusion. 
B)  They use more than one indicator for a particular concept. 
C)  They avoid using concepts at all because they are too abstract. 
D)  They replicate studies multiple times.

Question 17

When Dr. Baker collects census data on farm loss he is using data.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  content 
D)  historical 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  content 
D)  historical

Question 18

A gives everyone in the population an equal chance of being selected for a study.

Accepted Answer

A)  random sample 
B)  stratified sample 
C)  snowball sample 
D)  biased sample 
A)  random sample 
B)  stratified sample 
C)  snowball sample 
D)  biased sample

Question 19

What is the disadvantage of doing a controlled experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experiments may be artificial, eliminating any real life effects. 
B)  Experiments are not able to establish causation. 
C)  Experiments rely on too many independent variables. 
D)  Experiments are too expensive for most sociologists to conduct. 
A)  Experiments may be artificial, eliminating any real life effects. 
B)  Experiments are not able to establish causation. 
C)  Experiments rely on too many independent variables. 
D)  Experiments are too expensive for most sociologists to conduct.

Question 20

When sociologists conduct surveys or engage in participant observation they are gathering data.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  background 
D)  experimental 
A)  primary 
B)  secondary 
C)  background 
D)  experimental

Explain the importance of establishing a population when drawing a sample.

The major disadvantage of content analysis as a method is

Explain the difficulties involved in achieving completely "value-free" sociology. How might a researcher potentially add bias to the outcomes of the research? How do most sociologists resolve the issue of objectivity in research?

When people must respond to a question from a fixed list of possible answers to a question, this

In a study of the impact of parental prejudice on the attitudes of their child, the attitudes of the child are the variable.

Which type of research would Mary use if she wants to take an in-depth look at how mothers and daughters interact?

Which of the following is not a source of sociological research questions?

The discussion of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study illustrated the importance of research ethics.

One advantage of surveys is that

Professor Porter is interested in studying how students interact with faculty on her campus. All the students at her college represent the in her study.

In what way does sociological knowledge differ from philosophy and personal belief?

When choosing a research method, the first thing for sociologists to consider is

Based on what you read, you think that people whose parents are divorced are more likely to become divorced themselves. As you begin your research, you state your belief explicitly. This is an example of a _ .

What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning? Give an example of each.

Controlled experiments are highly focused ways of collecting data and are especially useful for determining .

How do sociologists ensure the validity of their research findings?

When Dr. Baker collects census data on farm loss he is using data.

A gives everyone in the population an equal chance of being selected for a study.

What is the disadvantage of doing a controlled experiment?

When sociologists conduct surveys or engage in participant observation they are gathering data.

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Explain the importance of establishing a population when drawing a sample.

The major disadvantage of content analysis as a method is

Explain the difficulties involved in achieving completely "value-free" sociology. How might a researcher potentially add bias to the outcomes of the research? How do most sociologists resolve the issue of objectivity in research?

When people must respond to a question from a fixed list of possible answers to a question, this

In a study of the impact of parental prejudice on the attitudes of their child, the attitudes of the child are the variable.

Which type of research would Mary use if she wants to take an in-depth look at how mothers and daughters interact?

Which of the following is not a source of sociological research questions?

The discussion of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study illustrated the importance of research ethics.

One advantage of surveys is that

Professor Porter is interested in studying how students interact with faculty on her campus. All the students at her college represent the in her study.

In what way does sociological knowledge differ from philosophy and personal belief?

When choosing a research method, the first thing for sociologists to consider is

Based on what you read, you think that people whose parents are divorced are more likely to become divorced themselves. As you begin your research, you state your belief explicitly. This is an example of a _ .

What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning? Give an example of each.

Controlled experiments are highly focused ways of collecting data and are especially useful for determining .

How do sociologists ensure the validity of their research findings?

When Dr. Baker collects census data on farm loss he is using data.

A gives everyone in the population an equal chance of being selected for a study.

What is the disadvantage of doing a controlled experiment?

When sociologists conduct surveys or engage in participant observation they are gathering data.

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Structure and Social Interaction

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Social Class and Social Stratification

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Gender

Sexuality

Families and Religion

Education and Health Care

Economy and Politics

Environment Population and Social Change

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