Exam 2: Examining the Social World: How Do We Know What We Know

Imagine you want to study the U.S. military from a functionalist, symbolic interactionist, and conflict perspective. What research questions will you ask about the military from each perspective, and why is that perspective appropriate for the question posed?

According to rational choice theory, we learn our place in society through interacting with each other.

Patricia Hill Collins coined the term ______ in reference to the confluence of identities (e.g. related to race, class, and gender) that impact people's lives and opportunities.

Explain the statement, "Science is rooted in objectivity." Include the ways sociologists can ensure that they are being as objective as possible.

Which of the following is TRUE of secondary data analysis?

The process of triangulation provides a baseline with which the experimental group can be compared.

The conflict perspective states that ______.

The structural-functional perspective states that ______.

In an experiment, what is the difference between the experimental group and the control group? Provide an example.

A central premise of rational choice theory is that altruism guides human behavior.

Why is sociology considered a science? Provide one example of a sociological research question and how it is approached and studied scientifically.

Auguste Comte saw society as divided into which of the following parts?

Which of the following theories employs multilevel analysis?

When Auguste Comte coined the term sociology in 1838, what two basic questions did he ask?

Science is rooted in ______; that is, one must take steps to ensure that one's personal opinions or values do not bias or contaminate data collection and analysis.

The purpose of human subjects review boards is to review proposed research plans and methods to be sure ______.