Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Deliberately choosing a specific research paradigm in order to get specific results is totally acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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 A

Question 4

The traditional model of science uses inductive logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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) Women are more likely than men to get out of jury duty. 
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) Women are more likely than men to get out of jury duty.

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

For the topic of domestic violence, a re

Question 10

Which of the following scenarios best outlines the concept of interest convergence?

Accepted Answer

A) Lobbyists advocate for positions that help their constituency. 
B) Lobbyists lobby for causes that they think is a good idea. 
C) Lobbyists advocate for causes that their constituency supports the most. 
D) Lobbyists lobby for causes that they dislike for the sake of their constituency. 
E) Lobbyists advocate for causes that their constituents support, but benefit them personally. 
A) Lobbyists advocate for positions that help their constituency. 
B) Lobbyists lobby for causes that they think is a good idea. 
C) Lobbyists advocate for causes that their constituency supports the most. 
D) Lobbyists lobby for causes that they dislike for the sake of their constituency. 
E) Lobbyists advocate for causes that their constituents support, but benefit them personally.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The inductive model of theory constructi

Question 13

What is the difference between applied sociology and pure sociology?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no difference. 
B) Applied sociology research doesn't use social theory. 
C) Pure sociology research doesn't use social theory. 
D) Pure sociology research aims to reform society. 
E) Applied sociology research aims to reform society. 
A) There is no difference. 
B) Applied sociology research doesn't use social theory. 
C) Pure sociology research doesn't use social theory. 
D) Pure sociology research aims to reform society. 
E) Applied sociology research aims to reform society.

Question 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How does the researcher's choice of social theory to use in a research project affect the outcomes of the research? What kinds of ethical concerns should a researcher be aware of before choosing a theoretical perspective?

Accepted Answer

The researcher's choice of social theory

Question 17

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 18

How can social theory help researchers better understand practical problems? Give an example of an applied problem where an understanding of social theory would be useful.

Accepted Answer

Social theory can help researchers bette

Question 19

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.

Question 20

What effects does theory have on research methods? Please give at least two examples.

Accepted Answer

Theory plays a crucial role in shaping r

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

Deliberately choosing a specific research paradigm in order to get specific results is totally acceptable.

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

The traditional model of science uses inductive logic.

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

Which of the following statements BEST exemplifies a null hypothesis?

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

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

Which of the following scenarios best outlines the concept of interest convergence?

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

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

What is the difference between applied sociology and pure sociology?

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?

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

How does the researcher's choice of social theory to use in a research project affect the outcomes of the research? What kinds of ethical concerns should a researcher be aware of before choosing a theoretical perspective?

Which of the following statements about paradigms is TRUE?

How can social theory help researchers better understand practical problems? Give an example of an applied problem where an understanding of social theory would be useful.

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

What effects does theory have on research methods? Please give at least two 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

The Logic of Multivariate Analysis

Statistical Analyses

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Exam 2: Paradigms, Theory, and Social Research

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

Deliberately choosing a specific research paradigm in order to get specific results is totally acceptable.

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

The traditional model of science uses inductive logic.

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

Which of the following statements BEST exemplifies a null hypothesis?

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

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

Which of the following scenarios best outlines the concept of interest convergence?

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

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

What is the difference between applied sociology and pure sociology?

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?

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

How does the researcher's choice of social theory to use in a research project affect the outcomes of the research? What kinds of ethical concerns should a researcher be aware of before choosing a theoretical perspective?

Which of the following statements about paradigms is TRUE?

How can social theory help researchers better understand practical problems? Give an example of an applied problem where an understanding of social theory would be useful.

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

What effects does theory have on research methods? Please give at least two 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

The Logic of Multivariate Analysis

Statistical Analyses

Reading and Writing Social Research

Filters