Question 1

What is NOT a weakness of the ethnographic method?

Accepted Answer

A)  In-depth information about the research topic is difficult to obtain. 
B)  findings may apply only to the particular group and/or setting. 
C)  Only fairly small groups or communities can be studied. 
D)  A researcher could identify so closely with the group that he loses the perspective of an outside observer. 
E)  Power differences between the researcher and the group may distort the dialogue between them. 
A)  In-depth information about the research topic is difficult to obtain. 
B)  findings may apply only to the particular group and/or setting. 
C)  Only fairly small groups or communities can be studied. 
D)  A researcher could identify so closely with the group that he loses the perspective of an outside observer. 
E)  Power differences between the researcher and the group may distort the dialogue between them.

Question 2

By employing the method of ethnography,sociologists are able to study large,complex groups and/or societies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One major feature that helps distinguish science from other idea systems (such as religion)is the assumption that all scientific ideas are open to criticism and revision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The strongest sociological research begins with problems that:

Accepted Answer

A)  answer socially pertinent questions 
B)  are puzzles, meaning a gap in our understanding 
C)  detail factual evidence 
D)  explore new social phenomenon 
E)  review the evidence 
A)  answer socially pertinent questions 
B)  are puzzles, meaning a gap in our understanding 
C)  detail factual evidence 
D)  explore new social phenomenon 
E)  review the evidence

Question 5

Reilly,a sociology master's student,wants to do research on the homeless in her city.She would like to provide a rich,detailed,inside view of being homeless.What research method should she choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  comparative research 
B)  ethnography 
C)  experiment 
D)  historical analysis 
E)  survey 
A)  comparative research 
B)  ethnography 
C)  experiment 
D)  historical analysis 
E)  survey

Question 6

Social context may be causally linked to human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What issues may arise when following the scientific research process to study human behavior?

Accepted Answer

Anwers may vary.Should include several o

Question 8

What should be your fIRST step when reading a table?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scan all of the information on the page to try and summarize the data provided. 
B)  Read the headings on the table; they'll provide information about the content. 
C)  Read the full title; it is the researcher's attempt to describe the data in the table. 
D)  Read the footnotes; they contain the most important information. 
E)  Create a hypothesis about the subject so it can be tested against the data provided. 
A)  Scan all of the information on the page to try and summarize the data provided. 
B)  Read the headings on the table; they'll provide information about the content. 
C)  Read the full title; it is the researcher's attempt to describe the data in the table. 
D)  Read the footnotes; they contain the most important information. 
E)  Create a hypothesis about the subject so it can be tested against the data provided.

Question 9

William Ogburn's vision of sociology included:

Accepted Answer

A)  transforming the orientation of sociology to look a lot more like the natural sciences 
B)  focusing on the emotional experiences of its subjects 
C)  getting involved in the lives of its subjects 
D)  focusing on theory more than data 
E)  focusing on biological explanations 
A)  transforming the orientation of sociology to look a lot more like the natural sciences 
B)  focusing on the emotional experiences of its subjects 
C)  getting involved in the lives of its subjects 
D)  focusing on theory more than data 
E)  focusing on biological explanations

Question 10

Given what you learned in high school about scientific research,in what way does the sociological research process differ from that of the natural and physical sciences,such as physics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physicists use a scientific process that, unlike sociological research, doesn't rely on theory. 
B)  There is little difference in the processes that are employed by physicists or sociologists. 
C)  Sociologists study mental states whereas physicists study particles. 
D)  Physicists are usually employed by private corporations, and sociologists work only at universities. 
E)  The differences between the research processes of physicists and sociologists are far too vast to list. 
A)  Physicists use a scientific process that, unlike sociological research, doesn't rely on theory. 
B)  There is little difference in the processes that are employed by physicists or sociologists. 
C)  Sociologists study mental states whereas physicists study particles. 
D)  Physicists are usually employed by private corporations, and sociologists work only at universities. 
E)  The differences between the research processes of physicists and sociologists are far too vast to list.

Question 11

Sociological research often involves some sort of ethical dilemma that could possibly have a negative effect on the subjects involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Alice Goffman found that the men in her study with warrants out for their arrest were able to avoid being arrested by behaving like law-abiding citizens,by going to work,living with their family,and showing up for court dates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Philip Zimbardo's prison experiment involved setting up a make-believe jail and randomly assigning male student volunteers to the roles of guards and prisoners.The researcher concluded that:

Accepted Answer

A)  existing personal relationships interfered with students' ability to assume their assigned roles 
B)  behavior in prisons reflects individual personality characteristics of guards and prisoners 
C)  behavior in prisons is strongly influenced by the nature of the prison setting 
D)  because prisoners became violent toward the guards, the experiment had to be canceled early 
E)  because students could not imagine what it is like to be in a prison situation, they were unable to carry out their assigned duties 
A)  existing personal relationships interfered with students' ability to assume their assigned roles 
B)  behavior in prisons reflects individual personality characteristics of guards and prisoners 
C)  behavior in prisons is strongly influenced by the nature of the prison setting 
D)  because prisoners became violent toward the guards, the experiment had to be canceled early 
E)  because students could not imagine what it is like to be in a prison situation, they were unable to carry out their assigned duties

Question 14

Scientific activity combines the creation of boldly new modes of thought with the careful testing of hypotheses and ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the most frequent figure in a series of numbers called?

Accepted Answer

A)  mean 
B)  median 
C)  mode 
D)  standard deviation 
E)  correlation coefficient 
A)  mean 
B)  median 
C)  mode 
D)  standard deviation 
E)  correlation coefficient

Question 16

With respect to the steps to doing research outlined in the text,which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The stages outlined in the text rarely succeed each other so neatly. 
B)  The sequence of steps outlined in the text is a simplified version of what happens in actual research projects. 
C)  The sequence of steps outlined in the text can be unduly restricting. 
D)  Much outstanding sociological research would not fit rigidly into this sequence. 
E)  few of the steps outlined in the text are followed in most sociological research. 
A)  The stages outlined in the text rarely succeed each other so neatly. 
B)  The sequence of steps outlined in the text is a simplified version of what happens in actual research projects. 
C)  The sequence of steps outlined in the text can be unduly restricting. 
D)  Much outstanding sociological research would not fit rigidly into this sequence. 
E)  few of the steps outlined in the text are followed in most sociological research.

Question 17

A sociologist wishes to gain insight into street-vendor activities in a major American city.What research method would probably be best to use in such a study? Why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this method in regard to this topic?

Accepted Answer

Anwers may vary.Should include

Question 18

In Jeff's sample,the number of siblings each person has is as follows: 1,2,3,4,and 10.What is the mean number of siblings in his sample?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  7 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  7

Question 19

To study the homeless,you must actually live among them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All sociological research on human subjects imposes some sort of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical dilemma that could possibly have a negative effect on the subjects involved 
B)  historical analysis of present-day culture 
C)  need for social transformation 
D)  need to use survey methods 
E)  risk to the sociologist because someone could accuse the researcher of being biased 
A)  ethical dilemma that could possibly have a negative effect on the subjects involved 
B)  historical analysis of present-day culture 
C)  need for social transformation 
D)  need to use survey methods 
E)  risk to the sociologist because someone could accuse the researcher of being biased

What is NOT a weakness of the ethnographic method?

By employing the method of ethnography,sociologists are able to study large,complex groups and/or societies.

One major feature that helps distinguish science from other idea systems (such as religion)is the assumption that all scientific ideas are open to criticism and revision.

The strongest sociological research begins with problems that:

Reilly,a sociology master's student,wants to do research on the homeless in her city.She would like to provide a rich,detailed,inside view of being homeless.What research method should she choose?

Social context may be causally linked to human behavior.

What issues may arise when following the scientific research process to study human behavior?

What should be your fIRST step when reading a table?

William Ogburn's vision of sociology included:

Given what you learned in high school about scientific research,in what way does the sociological research process differ from that of the natural and physical sciences,such as physics?

Sociological research often involves some sort of ethical dilemma that could possibly have a negative effect on the subjects involved.

Alice Goffman found that the men in her study with warrants out for their arrest were able to avoid being arrested by behaving like law-abiding citizens,by going to work,living with their family,and showing up for court dates.

Philip Zimbardo's prison experiment involved setting up a make-believe jail and randomly assigning male student volunteers to the roles of guards and prisoners.The researcher concluded that:

Scientific activity combines the creation of boldly new modes of thought with the careful testing of hypotheses and ideas.

What is the most frequent figure in a series of numbers called?

With respect to the steps to doing research outlined in the text,which of the following is NOT true?

A sociologist wishes to gain insight into street-vendor activities in a major American city.What research method would probably be best to use in such a study? Why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this method in regard to this topic?

In Jeff's sample,the number of siblings each person has is as follows: 1,2,3,4,and 10.What is the mean number of siblings in his sample?

To study the homeless,you must actually live among them.

All sociological research on human subjects imposes some sort of:

What Is Sociology?

Culture And Society

Socialization And The Life Cycle

Social Interaction And Everyday Life In The Age Of The Internet

Groups, networks, and Organizations

Conformity, deviance, and Crime

Stratification, class, and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

Ethnicity And Race

Aging

Government, political Power, and Social Movements

Work And Economic Life

Families and Intimate Relations

Education

Religion In Modern Society

The Sociology Of The Body: Health,illness,and Sexuality

Urbanization, population, and The Environment

Globalization In A Changing World

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Exam 2: Asking And Answering Sociological Questions

What is NOT a weakness of the ethnographic method?

By employing the method of ethnography,sociologists are able to study large,complex groups and/or societies.

One major feature that helps distinguish science from other idea systems (such as religion)is the assumption that all scientific ideas are open to criticism and revision.

The strongest sociological research begins with problems that:

Reilly,a sociology master's student,wants to do research on the homeless in her city.She would like to provide a rich,detailed,inside view of being homeless.What research method should she choose?

Social context may be causally linked to human behavior.

What issues may arise when following the scientific research process to study human behavior?

What should be your fIRST step when reading a table?

William Ogburn's vision of sociology included:

Given what you learned in high school about scientific research,in what way does the sociological research process differ from that of the natural and physical sciences,such as physics?

Sociological research often involves some sort of ethical dilemma that could possibly have a negative effect on the subjects involved.

Alice Goffman found that the men in her study with warrants out for their arrest were able to avoid being arrested by behaving like law-abiding citizens,by going to work,living with their family,and showing up for court dates.

Philip Zimbardo's prison experiment involved setting up a make-believe jail and randomly assigning male student volunteers to the roles of guards and prisoners.The researcher concluded that:

Scientific activity combines the creation of boldly new modes of thought with the careful testing of hypotheses and ideas.

What is the most frequent figure in a series of numbers called?

With respect to the steps to doing research outlined in the text,which of the following is NOT true?

A sociologist wishes to gain insight into street-vendor activities in a major American city.What research method would probably be best to use in such a study? Why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this method in regard to this topic?

In Jeff's sample,the number of siblings each person has is as follows: 1,2,3,4,and 10.What is the mean number of siblings in his sample?

To study the homeless,you must actually live among them.

All sociological research on human subjects imposes some sort of:

What Is Sociology?

Culture And Society

Socialization And The Life Cycle

Social Interaction And Everyday Life In The Age Of The Internet

Groups, networks, and Organizations

Conformity, deviance, and Crime

Stratification, class, and Inequality

Global Inequality

Gender Inequality

Ethnicity And Race

Aging

Government, political Power, and Social Movements

Work And Economic Life

Families and Intimate Relations

Education

Religion In Modern Society

The Sociology Of The Body: Health,illness,and Sexuality

Urbanization, population, and The Environment

Globalization In A Changing World

Filters