Question 1

The ______ was established to review and approve research involving human subjects.

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Incident-Based Reporting System 
B)  Institutional Review Board 
C)  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
D)  American Sociological Association 
A)  The National Incident-Based Reporting System 
B)  Institutional Review Board 
C)  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
D)  American Sociological Association

Question 2

What does the discussion of Humphreys (1970) Tearoom Trade demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary data sources are invalid and unreliable. 
B)  Female researchers are not given credit for their work. 
C)  Social scientists cannot accurately research sexuality. 
D)  IRBs are needed to protect human subjects. 
A)  Secondary data sources are invalid and unreliable. 
B)  Female researchers are not given credit for their work. 
C)  Social scientists cannot accurately research sexuality. 
D)  IRBs are needed to protect human subjects.

Question 3

A researcher using surveys to collect data does not need Institutional Review Board approval.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Fieldwork is an example of an experimental research design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A benefit of using experimental research is the high internal validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research on deviance is often ______, focused on factors associated with how deviance is distributed across different groups or factors thought to be causes or consequences of deviance.

Accepted Answer

A)  historical 
B)  experimental 
C)  descriptive 
D)  quasi-experimental 
A)  historical 
B)  experimental 
C)  descriptive 
D)  quasi-experimental

Question 7

What does triangulating research refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  combining research methods 
B)  research that involves at least three groups 
C)  more than two researchers working together 
D)  conducting research at several different points in time 
A)  combining research methods 
B)  research that involves at least three groups 
C)  more than two researchers working together 
D)  conducting research at several different points in time

Question 8

Research on deviance is often prescriptive, meaning it is focused on factors associated with how deviance is distributed across different groups or factors thought to be causes or consequences of deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Random assignment is important in experimental research because it ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  assures internal validity is maintained 
B)  assures external validity is maintained 
C)  is a snowball sampling technique 
D)  is the most ethical approach 
A)  assures internal validity is maintained 
B)  assures external validity is maintained 
C)  is a snowball sampling technique 
D)  is the most ethical approach

Question 10

A student conducts a study on texting behaviors among college students using closed-ended questions where participants' answers are provided on a five-point Likert-like scale, ranging "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree". This type of research is called ______ research.

Accepted Answer

A)  content analysis 
B)  quasi-experimental 
C)  survey 
D)  participant observation 
A)  content analysis 
B)  quasi-experimental 
C)  survey 
D)  participant observation

Question 11

What is one criticism of an experimental research design?

Accepted Answer

A)  It lacks internal validity. 
B)  It is conducted under artificial conditions. 
C)  It is too expensive. 
D)  It frequently results in harm to human subjects. 
A)  It lacks internal validity. 
B)  It is conducted under artificial conditions. 
C)  It is too expensive. 
D)  It frequently results in harm to human subjects.

Question 12

The U.S. Census Bureau, The Center for Disease Control, and The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all collect statistical information. Dr. Hysock conducts her research program by analyzing these already available sources of information. Dr. Hysock is using ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary data sources 
B)  participant observation 
C)  ethnographic research design 
D)  nonrandom sampling 
A)  secondary data sources 
B)  participant observation 
C)  ethnographic research design 
D)  nonrandom sampling

Question 13

If a researcher is interested in examining graffiti artists in their natural environment in attempt to understand the subculture of graffiti artists and the meanings behind their work, a content analysis approach would be best for this research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe content analysis as a research design. Outline a study on deviance that you might conduct using content analysis.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Content analysis invo

The ______ was established to review and approve research involving human subjects.

What does the discussion of Humphreys (1970) Tearoom Trade demonstrate?

A researcher using surveys to collect data does not need Institutional Review Board approval.

Fieldwork is an example of an experimental research design.

A benefit of using experimental research is the high internal validity.

Research on deviance is often ______, focused on factors associated with how deviance is distributed across different groups or factors thought to be causes or consequences of deviance.

What does triangulating research refer to?

Research on deviance is often prescriptive, meaning it is focused on factors associated with how deviance is distributed across different groups or factors thought to be causes or consequences of deviance.

Random assignment is important in experimental research because it ______.

A student conducts a study on texting behaviors among college students using closed-ended questions where participants' answers are provided on a five-point Likert-like scale, ranging "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree". This type of research is called ______ research.

What is one criticism of an experimental research design?

The U.S. Census Bureau, The Center for Disease Control, and The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all collect statistical information. Dr. Hysock conducts her research program by analyzing these already available sources of information. Dr. Hysock is using ______.

If a researcher is interested in examining graffiti artists in their natural environment in attempt to understand the subculture of graffiti artists and the meanings behind their work, a content analysis approach would be best for this research.

Describe content analysis as a research design. Outline a study on deviance that you might conduct using content analysis.

Introduction to Deviance

The Diversity of Deviance

Anomiestrain Theory

Social Disorganization Theory

Differential Association and Social Learning Theories

Social Control Theories of Deviance

Labeling Theory

Marxist and Conflict Theories of Deviance

Critical Theories of Deviance

Societal Responses to Deviance

Deviant Careers and Career Deviance

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Exam 3: Researching Deviance

The ______ was established to review and approve research involving human subjects.

What does the discussion of Humphreys (1970) Tearoom Trade demonstrate?

A researcher using surveys to collect data does not need Institutional Review Board approval.

Fieldwork is an example of an experimental research design.

A benefit of using experimental research is the high internal validity.

Research on deviance is often ______, focused on factors associated with how deviance is distributed across different groups or factors thought to be causes or consequences of deviance.

What does triangulating research refer to?

Research on deviance is often prescriptive, meaning it is focused on factors associated with how deviance is distributed across different groups or factors thought to be causes or consequences of deviance.

Random assignment is important in experimental research because it ______.

A student conducts a study on texting behaviors among college students using closed-ended questions where participants' answers are provided on a five-point Likert-like scale, ranging "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree". This type of research is called ______ research.

What is one criticism of an experimental research design?

The U.S. Census Bureau, The Center for Disease Control, and The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, all collect statistical information. Dr. Hysock conducts her research program by analyzing these already available sources of information. Dr. Hysock is using ______.

If a researcher is interested in examining graffiti artists in their natural environment in attempt to understand the subculture of graffiti artists and the meanings behind their work, a content analysis approach would be best for this research.

Describe content analysis as a research design. Outline a study on deviance that you might conduct using content analysis.

Introduction to Deviance

The Diversity of Deviance

Anomiestrain Theory

Social Disorganization Theory

Differential Association and Social Learning Theories

Social Control Theories of Deviance

Labeling Theory

Marxist and Conflict Theories of Deviance

Critical Theories of Deviance

Societal Responses to Deviance

Deviant Careers and Career Deviance

Filters