Question 1

Abe's assignment was to watch television commercials and make a note of which ones demonstrated racial or gender discrimination. Abe was engaging in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnographic research 
B)  content analysis 
C)  data examination 
D)  ethics research 
A)  ethnographic research 
B)  content analysis 
C)  data examination 
D)  ethics research B

Question 2

Discuss how generalizability impacts research.

Accepted Answer

Varies. Generalizability refers to whether it is possible to assume that the patterns and relationships observed among the sample in the research study would also hold true for the broader population. If a study is not generalizable, it is not useful.

Question 3

A sociologist is studying the behavior of children in a school. How would this sociologist engage in participant-observation effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  by observing the seating habits of school children in the cafeteria 
B)  by sitting with the children in the lunchroom and eating with various groups 
C)  by having the children report who they typically sit with at lunch 
D)  by reducing the number of seats in the school's cafeteria 
A)  by observing the seating habits of school children in the cafeteria 
B)  by sitting with the children in the lunchroom and eating with various groups 
C)  by having the children report who they typically sit with at lunch 
D)  by reducing the number of seats in the school's cafeteria B

Question 4

Research is the systematic process of data collection for the purpose of supporting an opinion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Lorna is conducting research to find out if there is a relationship between violent acts and playing video games. Lorna is conducting ______ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  normative 
B)  applied 
C)  basic 
D)  historical 
A)  normative 
B)  applied 
C)  basic 
D)  historical

Question 6

In an experiment, the control group experiences the treatment or manipulation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A researcher conducts a study about student experiences in online classes. The researcher provides a label for the different responses so that they can be classified into categories. What is the researcher doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  data representation 
B)  establishing a conclusion 
C)  coding 
D)  using a mixed method 
A)  data representation 
B)  establishing a conclusion 
C)  coding 
D)  using a mixed method

Question 8

"I believe that abortion should be legal in all cases," is an example of a(n) ______ statement.

Accepted Answer

A)  empirical 
B)  normative 
C)  research 
D)  basic 
A)  empirical 
B)  normative 
C)  research 
D)  basic

Question 9

Pieces of information such as statistics, facts, and images are considered types of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  data 
B)  subjective context 
C)  conjectures 
D)  variables 
A)  data 
B)  subjective context 
C)  conjectures 
D)  variables

Question 10

How would a researcher define empirical statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide evidence for studies. 
B)  They prove a hypothesis. 
C)  They are statements of possible facts. 
D)  They express an opinion. 
A)  They provide evidence for studies. 
B)  They prove a hypothesis. 
C)  They are statements of possible facts. 
D)  They express an opinion.

Question 11

Ethnographic research often involves participant observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How would a researcher conduct an ethnographic study about people from a different culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  by traveling to that culture and learning about how they live 
B)  by studying previous research about this culture 
C)  by looking at relationships between this culture and another culture 
D)  by creating a series of questions to ask members of that culture 
A)  by traveling to that culture and learning about how they live 
B)  by studying previous research about this culture 
C)  by looking at relationships between this culture and another culture 
D)  by creating a series of questions to ask members of that culture

Question 13

Statements that could hypothetically be proven true or false are considered ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  normative 
B)  empirical 
C)  theories 
D)  ideas 
A)  normative 
B)  empirical 
C)  theories 
D)  ideas

Question 14

After a researcher completes the research and analyzes and interprets the data, all that is left to do is finalize and publish the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A researcher is conducting a study about the work nurses do on a daily basis. The researcher enters the names of all nurses working at a hospital into a computer program that automatically chooses 25 for interviews. This demonstrates ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  random sampling 
B)  non-random sampling 
C)  qualitative research 
D)  quantitative research 
A)  random sampling 
B)  non-random sampling 
C)  qualitative research 
D)  quantitative research

Question 16

When sociologists are collecting data, what must all researchers do?

Accepted Answer

A)  pay careful attention to their ethical responsibilities 
B)  have their findings published in sociology journals 
C)  include their own opinions in their conclusions 
D)  adjust their data to compensate for anomalies 
A)  pay careful attention to their ethical responsibilities 
B)  have their findings published in sociology journals 
C)  include their own opinions in their conclusions 
D)  adjust their data to compensate for anomalies

Question 17

Once a theory has been tested and supported with data, it is no longer a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which method is least likely to be used to collect survey data?

Accepted Answer

A)  over the phone 
B)  on paper 
C)  on a website 
D)  in an interview 
A)  over the phone 
B)  on paper 
C)  on a website 
D)  in an interview

Question 19

______ research seeks to solve a specific, real-world problem.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data 
B)  Applied 
C)  Basic 
D)  Theoretical 
A)  Data 
B)  Applied 
C)  Basic 
D)  Theoretical

Question 20

______ is best described as the systematic process of data collection in order to produce knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  Observation 
B)  Sampling 
C)  Research 
D)  Causation 
A)  Observation 
B)  Sampling 
C)  Research 
D)  Causation

Abe's assignment was to watch television commercials and make a note of which ones demonstrated racial or gender discrimination. Abe was engaging in ______.

Discuss how generalizability impacts research.

A sociologist is studying the behavior of children in a school. How would this sociologist engage in participant-observation effectively?

Research is the systematic process of data collection for the purpose of supporting an opinion.

Lorna is conducting research to find out if there is a relationship between violent acts and playing video games. Lorna is conducting ______ research.

In an experiment, the control group experiences the treatment or manipulation.

A researcher conducts a study about student experiences in online classes. The researcher provides a label for the different responses so that they can be classified into categories. What is the researcher doing?

"I believe that abortion should be legal in all cases," is an example of a(n) ______ statement.

Pieces of information such as statistics, facts, and images are considered types of ______.

How would a researcher define empirical statements?

Ethnographic research often involves participant observation.

How would a researcher conduct an ethnographic study about people from a different culture?

Statements that could hypothetically be proven true or false are considered ______.

After a researcher completes the research and analyzes and interprets the data, all that is left to do is finalize and publish the research.

A researcher is conducting a study about the work nurses do on a daily basis. The researcher enters the names of all nurses working at a hospital into a computer program that automatically chooses 25 for interviews. This demonstrates ______.

When sociologists are collecting data, what must all researchers do?

Once a theory has been tested and supported with data, it is no longer a theory.

Which method is least likely to be used to collect survey data?

______ research seeks to solve a specific, real-world problem.

______ is best described as the systematic process of data collection in order to produce knowledge.

Training Your Sociological Eye

Understanding Theory

Recognizing Culture

Understanding Socialization

Identifying Deviant Behavior

Confronting Economic Inequality

Constructing Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Recognizing the Importance of Race

Understanding Institutions: Politics and the Economy

Understanding Institutions: Family

Understanding Institutions: Education

Experiencing Health, Illness, and Medical Care

Understanding Institutions: Religion

Saving the Environment

Changing Society Through Social Movements

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Exam 3: Using Research Methods

Abe's assignment was to watch television commercials and make a note of which ones demonstrated racial or gender discrimination. Abe was engaging in ______.

Discuss how generalizability impacts research.

A sociologist is studying the behavior of children in a school. How would this sociologist engage in participant-observation effectively?

Research is the systematic process of data collection for the purpose of supporting an opinion.

Lorna is conducting research to find out if there is a relationship between violent acts and playing video games. Lorna is conducting ______ research.

In an experiment, the control group experiences the treatment or manipulation.

A researcher conducts a study about student experiences in online classes. The researcher provides a label for the different responses so that they can be classified into categories. What is the researcher doing?

"I believe that abortion should be legal in all cases," is an example of a(n) ______ statement.

Pieces of information such as statistics, facts, and images are considered types of ______.

How would a researcher define empirical statements?

Ethnographic research often involves participant observation.

How would a researcher conduct an ethnographic study about people from a different culture?

Statements that could hypothetically be proven true or false are considered ______.

After a researcher completes the research and analyzes and interprets the data, all that is left to do is finalize and publish the research.

A researcher is conducting a study about the work nurses do on a daily basis. The researcher enters the names of all nurses working at a hospital into a computer program that automatically chooses 25 for interviews. This demonstrates ______.

When sociologists are collecting data, what must all researchers do?

Once a theory has been tested and supported with data, it is no longer a theory.

Which method is least likely to be used to collect survey data?

______ research seeks to solve a specific, real-world problem.

______ is best described as the systematic process of data collection in order to produce knowledge.

Training Your Sociological Eye

Understanding Theory

Recognizing Culture

Understanding Socialization

Identifying Deviant Behavior

Confronting Economic Inequality

Constructing Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Recognizing the Importance of Race

Understanding Institutions: Politics and the Economy

Understanding Institutions: Family

Understanding Institutions: Education

Experiencing Health, Illness, and Medical Care

Understanding Institutions: Religion

Saving the Environment

Changing Society Through Social Movements

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