Question 1

A researcher needs all of the following to make a casual statement, EXCEPT

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A)  temporal order. 
B)  elimination of alternative explanation. 
C)  association. 
D)  mathematical proof. 
A)  temporal order. 
B)  elimination of alternative explanation. 
C)  association. 
D)  mathematical proof.

Question 2

Mikiso studied how rice farming fits into Japanese society. Before he began the study, he relied on his prior knowledge that rice is a basic part of the diet of Japanese people. This is called one of his

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A)  classifications. 
B)  ideal types. 
C)  assumptions. 
D)  predictions. 
A)  classifications. 
B)  ideal types. 
C)  assumptions. 
D)  predictions.

Question 3

Describe how concrete and abstract concepts differ. Give an example of an abstract ideal type and a concrete classification.

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Concrete concepts refer to specific, tan

Question 4

Dr. Montgomery explains marital happiness with complex theory containing 91 concepts. Dr. Rowe has a less complex theory with 12 concepts that explains marital happiness just as well as Dr. Montgomery's explanation. What sociological concept does Dr. Montgomery lack?

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A)  inductive 
B)  ideal type 
C)  parsimony 
D)  serendipity 
A)  inductive 
B)  ideal type 
C)  parsimony 
D)  serendipity

Question 5

What is parsimony and why is it important?

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Parsimony, in the context of scientific

Question 6

In the news media, ideologies and social theory surrounding diverse social issues, from the state of the political school system to Medicare benefits to the elderly, are often given equal air time. How do ideologies and social theory differ? How are they similar? Why is it difficult for social theory to confront ideological statements?

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Ideologies and social theory differ in t

Question 7

Dalessha developed a pure model of the "street walker" prostitute to help her study a large city ghetto. She is using an)

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A)  typology. 
B)  classification. 
C)  parsimony. 
D)  ideal type. 
A)  typology. 
B)  classification. 
C)  parsimony. 
D)  ideal type.

Question 8

Which of the following explains processes and events at the societal level over long periods of time?

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A)  micro-level theory 
B)  meso-level theory 
C)  macro-level theory 
A)  micro-level theory 
B)  meso-level theory 
C)  macro-level theory

Question 9

What is the difference between inductive and deductive approaches to research?

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Inductive and deductive approaches are t

Question 10

A structural explanation is when

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A)  a researcher describes a chain of cause and effect as being like a string of balls in a row such that hitting one causes it to hit another and so forth. 
B)  a researcher attempts to comprehend or mentally grasp the social world in terms of the subjective world view of other people. 
C)  a researcher explains something of interest by identifying its cause or causes. 
D)  a researcher uses an interconnected Web of concepts and relationships around a central idea or describes a sequence of phases in which one occurs before the next. 
A)  a researcher describes a chain of cause and effect as being like a string of balls in a row such that hitting one causes it to hit another and so forth. 
B)  a researcher attempts to comprehend or mentally grasp the social world in terms of the subjective world view of other people. 
C)  a researcher explains something of interest by identifying its cause or causes. 
D)  a researcher uses an interconnected Web of concepts and relationships around a central idea or describes a sequence of phases in which one occurs before the next.

Question 11

A theory that seeks to explain how the Newly Industrializing Countries NICs) of East Asia e.g., Hong Kong, Taiwan, S. Korea, Singapore) were able to rapidly industrialize and gain a major position in world markets between the 1960s and the 1990s is operating at which level?

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A)  mini 
B)  meso 
C)  macro 
D)  micro 
A)  mini 
B)  meso 
C)  macro 
D)  micro

Question 12

Persons who have grown up with one parent and a sibling who is at least 8 years older and of the opposite sex of the parent residing at home tend to treat the older sibling as a parent figure. What level of theorizing is this statement?

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A)  middle-range theory 
B)  theoretical framework 
C)  theory on a topic 
D)  empirical generalization 
A)  middle-range theory 
B)  theoretical framework 
C)  theory on a topic 
D)  empirical generalization

Question 13

Which of the following propositions has the greatest theoretical scope?

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A)  During the past century, people in human societies moved toward using mass media on a more frequent basis. 
B)  Almost all of the people who rob other people in major Canadian cities are males. 
C)  Americans who marry when they are older than 30 years of age are less likely to divorce. 
D)  College students who study more hours get higher grades on examinations. 
A)  During the past century, people in human societies moved toward using mass media on a more frequent basis. 
B)  Almost all of the people who rob other people in major Canadian cities are males. 
C)  Americans who marry when they are older than 30 years of age are less likely to divorce. 
D)  College students who study more hours get higher grades on examinations.

Question 14

Researchers approach the building and testing of theory through deduction or induction. How do these approaches generally relate to quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques?

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Deduction and induction are two differen

Question 15

Social reality exists on many different levels and so sociologists often study social phenomena at these different levels. Describe how micro-, meso-, and macro-levels of social reality differ for social researchers.

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Micro-level social reality refers to the

Question 16

How are major theoretical frameworks used in research, if at all?

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Major theoretical frameworks are used ex

A researcher needs all of the following to make a casual statement, EXCEPT

Mikiso studied how rice farming fits into Japanese society. Before he began the study, he relied on his prior knowledge that rice is a basic part of the diet of Japanese people. This is called one of his

Describe how concrete and abstract concepts differ. Give an example of an abstract ideal type and a concrete classification.

Dr. Montgomery explains marital happiness with complex theory containing 91 concepts. Dr. Rowe has a less complex theory with 12 concepts that explains marital happiness just as well as Dr. Montgomery's explanation. What sociological concept does Dr. Montgomery lack?

What is parsimony and why is it important?

Dalessha developed a pure model of the "street walker" prostitute to help her study a large city ghetto. She is using an)

Which of the following explains processes and events at the societal level over long periods of time?

What is the difference between inductive and deductive approaches to research?

A structural explanation is when

A theory that seeks to explain how the Newly Industrializing Countries NICs) of East Asia e.g., Hong Kong, Taiwan, S. Korea, Singapore) were able to rapidly industrialize and gain a major position in world markets between the 1960s and the 1990s is operating at which level?

Persons who have grown up with one parent and a sibling who is at least 8 years older and of the opposite sex of the parent residing at home tend to treat the older sibling as a parent figure. What level of theorizing is this statement?

Which of the following propositions has the greatest theoretical scope?

Researchers approach the building and testing of theory through deduction or induction. How do these approaches generally relate to quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques?

Social reality exists on many different levels and so sociologists often study social phenomena at these different levels. Describe how micro-, meso-, and macro-levels of social reality differ for social researchers.

How are major theoretical frameworks used in research, if at all?

Why Do Research

What Are the Major Types of Social Research

The Meanings of Methodology

How to Review the Literature and Conduct Ethical Studies

Strategies of Research Design

Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement

Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

Experimental Research

Survey Research

Nonreactive Research and Secondary Analysis

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Field Research and Focus Group Research

Historical-Comparative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Writing the Research Report and the Politics of Social Research

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Exam 3: Theory and Research

A researcher needs all of the following to make a casual statement, EXCEPT

Mikiso studied how rice farming fits into Japanese society. Before he began the study, he relied on his prior knowledge that rice is a basic part of the diet of Japanese people. This is called one of his

Describe how concrete and abstract concepts differ. Give an example of an abstract ideal type and a concrete classification.

Dr. Montgomery explains marital happiness with complex theory containing 91 concepts. Dr. Rowe has a less complex theory with 12 concepts that explains marital happiness just as well as Dr. Montgomery's explanation. What sociological concept does Dr. Montgomery lack?

What is parsimony and why is it important?

Dalessha developed a pure model of the "street walker" prostitute to help her study a large city ghetto. She is using an)

Which of the following explains processes and events at the societal level over long periods of time?

What is the difference between inductive and deductive approaches to research?

A structural explanation is when

A theory that seeks to explain how the Newly Industrializing Countries NICs) of East Asia e.g., Hong Kong, Taiwan, S. Korea, Singapore) were able to rapidly industrialize and gain a major position in world markets between the 1960s and the 1990s is operating at which level?

Persons who have grown up with one parent and a sibling who is at least 8 years older and of the opposite sex of the parent residing at home tend to treat the older sibling as a parent figure. What level of theorizing is this statement?

Which of the following propositions has the greatest theoretical scope?

Researchers approach the building and testing of theory through deduction or induction. How do these approaches generally relate to quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques?

Social reality exists on many different levels and so sociologists often study social phenomena at these different levels. Describe how micro-, meso-, and macro-levels of social reality differ for social researchers.

How are major theoretical frameworks used in research, if at all?

Why Do Research

What Are the Major Types of Social Research

The Meanings of Methodology

How to Review the Literature and Conduct Ethical Studies

Strategies of Research Design

Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement

Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

Experimental Research

Survey Research

Nonreactive Research and Secondary Analysis

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Field Research and Focus Group Research

Historical-Comparative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Writing the Research Report and the Politics of Social Research

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