Exam 1: Introducing Sociology

One of the weaknesses of the analysis of existing documents and official statistics is that it is often very expensive.

Define sociology.

Which of the following theories leads to the view that lessening privilege will lower the level of disharmony and lead to improved human welfare?

Explain the nature of sociology. What is the most distinctive aspect of a sociological perspective?

The idea that patterns of gender inequality can and should be changed for the benefit of all members of society is one of the main features of feminist theory.

What is significant about the scientific revolution to sociology?

According to your textbook, plagiarism is, in part, a consequence of what popular perception?

Discuss strengths and weaknesses of the various types of research technologies available.

Which of the following best exemplifies what some sociologists see as likely positive consequences of postindustrialism?

Looking at the ways that the breadwinner-homemaker family popular in the 1950s helped society run smoothly is characteristic of which of the following theories?

According to your textbook, the third level of social organization is called mesostructures. This is the level of society that comprises international organizations, patterns of worldwide travel, and communication.

In sociology experiments, how are members of the experimental and control groups selected?

What sociological theory stresses the stability of social relations and social organization?

What are mesostructures? Illustrate with an example from today's world.

Zachary is doing a survey on television sets. The question on preferred screen size allows four options: 12" screen, 19" screen, 21" screen, and 25" screen. This is an example of what kind of question?

Which of the following events supported the development of sociology as a science?

What steps should sociologists take to ensure a representative sample for their research?

To conclude that the relationship between two variables is causal, there must be an association between the two variables. The presumed cause has to precede the presumed effect, and when a control variable is introduced the original association has to disappear.

Which of the following is a variable?

An employment advisor tells you to ask remote acquaintances as well as close friends for job leads and contacts. Consulting both groups lets you cast a wider net. What kind of pattern of social relations is this advice exemplifying?