Exam 6: How Can Researchers Enumerate and Examine Broad Patterns in Social Life Quantitative Research

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What are the benefits of the scientific method in social research? How does it support the goals of quantitative research?

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The scientific method is an approach to research that consists of observation, measurement, and the formulation and revising of hypotheses. It supports the goal of systematic and consistent research practices analysing the world using prescribed steps. Logical and consistent empirical observation.

Font and team found that ____________________________________.

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In his research, Wodtke found that ______________.

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Quantitative researchers approach research in an open-ended, iterative way.

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______________ is an approach to inquiry that begins with a statement or theory from which hypotheses may be derived and tested.

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____________ is an approach that views social phenomenon as if they have an existence independent of social actors or their perceptions.

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What are the challenges faced by quantitative researchers in developing useful measurement strategies? How does LaPiere's research demonstrate some of these challenges?

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What is the typical second step of the quantitative research process?

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It is not possible to study multidimensional aspects of social life using quantitative methodology.

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Comte argued that sociology should focus on understanding individuals in order to understand broader social patterns.

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Which of the following was Pearman II and Swain's research question?

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Which of the following is not one of the findings of Hong and team's research?

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LaPiere's study demonstrated that ______________________.

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What is the relationship of theory to the quantitative research process?

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Legewie and Fagan (2019) measured the variable educational performance by using scores from the New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics Test.

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Wodtke (2018) was not able to establish a causal relationship between education and racial attitudes.

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Because of the small sample size, Rahman and Witenstein were not able to draw conclusions about the impact of bicultural conflict on South Asian American youth.

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Gathering a representative sample is required for the researcher to have confidence that the outcomes apply to people outside of their sample.

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People, institutions, or events can all be ___________ in the research process.

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Which of the following is not a conclusion from Legewie and Fagan's study?

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What are the benefits of the scientific method in social research? How does it support the goals of quantitative research?

Font and team found that ____________________________________.

In his research, Wodtke found that ______________.

Quantitative researchers approach research in an open-ended, iterative way.

______________ is an approach to inquiry that begins with a statement or theory from which hypotheses may be derived and tested.

____________ is an approach that views social phenomenon as if they have an existence independent of social actors or their perceptions.

What are the challenges faced by quantitative researchers in developing useful measurement strategies? How does LaPiere's research demonstrate some of these challenges?

What is the typical second step of the quantitative research process?

It is not possible to study multidimensional aspects of social life using quantitative methodology.

Comte argued that sociology should focus on understanding individuals in order to understand broader social patterns.

Which of the following was Pearman II and Swain's research question?

Which of the following is not one of the findings of Hong and team's research?

LaPiere's study demonstrated that ______________________.

What is the relationship of theory to the quantitative research process?

Legewie and Fagan (2019) measured the variable educational performance by using scores from the New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics Test.

Wodtke (2018) was not able to establish a causal relationship between education and racial attitudes.

Because of the small sample size, Rahman and Witenstein were not able to draw conclusions about the impact of bicultural conflict on South Asian American youth.

Gathering a representative sample is required for the researcher to have confidence that the outcomes apply to people outside of their sample.

People, institutions, or events can all be ___________ in the research process.

Which of the following is not a conclusion from Legewie and Fagan's study?

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