Question 1

Which sociologist was instrumental in helping establish sociology as an area of study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Max Weber 
B)  Karl Marx 
C)  August Comte 
D)  Adolphe Quetelet 
A)  Max Weber 
B)  Karl Marx 
C)  August Comte 
D)  Adolphe Quetelet

Question 2

Sutton and Rafaeli's research illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  The necessity of using mixed method approaches to infer causality. 
B)  The ease of inferring causality in cross-sectional research. 
C)  That it is not possible to detect the causal direction using observational methodology. 
D)  The challenge of inferring the causal direction in cross-sectional research 
A)  The necessity of using mixed method approaches to infer causality. 
B)  The ease of inferring causality in cross-sectional research. 
C)  That it is not possible to detect the causal direction using observational methodology. 
D)  The challenge of inferring the causal direction in cross-sectional research

Question 3

Attributes or characteristics that may change over time, across different conditions, or from case to case are known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Variables 
C)  Concepts 
D)  Data 
A)  Quantitative research 
B)  Variables 
C)  Concepts 
D)  Data

Question 4

Making inferences about the larger population based on information from a sample is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalization 
B)  Objectivity 
C)  Probability 
D)  Measurement 
A)  Generalization 
B)  Objectivity 
C)  Probability 
D)  Measurement

Question 5

The relationship between two or more variables is referred to as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Causation 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Confounding relationship 
D)  Correlation 
A)  Causation 
B)  Independent variable 
C)  Confounding relationship 
D)  Correlation

Question 6

Which of the following is not a difference between qualitative and quantitative methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative research focuses on behavior and quantitative focuses on meaning. 
B)  Qualitative research focuses on meaning and quantitative focuses on behavior. 
C)  Quantitative research has a rigid structure and qualitative research has a flexible structure. 
D)  Qualitative research focuses on developing a contextual understanding whereas quantitative research focuses on developing generalizable knowledge. 
A)  Qualitative research focuses on behavior and quantitative focuses on meaning. 
B)  Qualitative research focuses on meaning and quantitative focuses on behavior. 
C)  Quantitative research has a rigid structure and qualitative research has a flexible structure. 
D)  Qualitative research focuses on developing a contextual understanding whereas quantitative research focuses on developing generalizable knowledge.

Question 7

Why is it difficult to establish a causal relationship? How do researchers try to establish causality? Explain using an example from the chapter.

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Question 8

What is meant by generalization? Why is this important?

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Question 9

Why do Zuberi and Bonilla-Silva, as well as others, raise questions about the objectivity of quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following best describes what Sutton and Rafaeli found in their quantitative analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  As more positive emotions were displayed by the staff to the shoppers, sales went up. 
B)  The display of positive emotions by the staff had no impact on the sales. 
C)  As sales increase, more positive emotions were displayed by the staff. 
D)  When retail workers smiled less, sales were better. 
A)  As more positive emotions were displayed by the staff to the shoppers, sales went up. 
B)  The display of positive emotions by the staff had no impact on the sales. 
C)  As sales increase, more positive emotions were displayed by the staff. 
D)  When retail workers smiled less, sales were better.

Question 11

What are some distinguishing features of quantitative research?

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Question 12

Brown and colleagues measured the #SayHerName campaign on Twitter by including all Tweets about Sandra Bland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Despite their differences, both quantitative and qualitative research make valued contributions to our understanding of the social world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What relationship did Sutton and Rafaeli hypothesize in their study? What did they find? What explained the relationship they found?

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Question 15

What must be true in order for a researcher to generalize their results beyond the scope of the population they studied? Was Font et al. able to generalize their results beyond the state of Wisconsin? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following best explains Zuberi's point of view about race and statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most social scientists who use statistics about race are racist themselves. 
B)  The historical development of statistics impacts current statistical measures. 
C)  Despite the historical connections to eugenics, racial statistics today are not problematic. 
D)  None of these 
A)  Most social scientists who use statistics about race are racist themselves. 
B)  The historical development of statistics impacts current statistical measures. 
C)  Despite the historical connections to eugenics, racial statistics today are not problematic. 
D)  None of these

Question 17

Which of the following is not a reason that race must be measured in various ways, according to Horton and Sykes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Racism exists on micro and macro levels. 
B)  Race varies across social contexts. 
C)  Race changes over time. 
D)  Racial identity is based on individual preference. 
A)  Racism exists on micro and macro levels. 
B)  Race varies across social contexts. 
C)  Race changes over time. 
D)  Racial identity is based on individual preference.

Question 18

Experimental research designs are more effective in determining the direction of causal influence than survey research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Positivism is the practice of developing conclusions based on careful observation of the social world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the four principles of sociological work outlined by Comte?

Accepted Answer

A)  Focus on individuals rather than groups, institutions, and societies 
B)  Positivist approach based on the careful observation of the elements under study 
C)  Focus on aggregates rather than individuals 
D)  Studying social life is more complex than other scientific arenas 
A)  Focus on individuals rather than groups, institutions, and societies 
B)  Positivist approach based on the careful observation of the elements under study 
C)  Focus on aggregates rather than individuals 
D)  Studying social life is more complex than other scientific arenas

Which sociologist was instrumental in helping establish sociology as an area of study?

Sutton and Rafaeli's research illustrates

Attributes or characteristics that may change over time, across different conditions, or from case to case are known as ___________.

Making inferences about the larger population based on information from a sample is known as

The relationship between two or more variables is referred to as _________.

Which of the following is not a difference between qualitative and quantitative methods?

Why is it difficult to establish a causal relationship? How do researchers try to establish causality? Explain using an example from the chapter.

What is meant by generalization? Why is this important?

Why do Zuberi and Bonilla-Silva, as well as others, raise questions about the objectivity of quantitative research?

Which of the following best describes what Sutton and Rafaeli found in their quantitative analysis?

What are some distinguishing features of quantitative research?

Brown and colleagues measured the #SayHerName campaign on Twitter by including all Tweets about Sandra Bland.

Despite their differences, both quantitative and qualitative research make valued contributions to our understanding of the social world.

What relationship did Sutton and Rafaeli hypothesize in their study? What did they find? What explained the relationship they found?

What must be true in order for a researcher to generalize their results beyond the scope of the population they studied? Was Font et al. able to generalize their results beyond the state of Wisconsin? Why or why not?

Which of the following best explains Zuberi's point of view about race and statistics?

Which of the following is not a reason that race must be measured in various ways, according to Horton and Sykes?

Experimental research designs are more effective in determining the direction of causal influence than survey research.

Positivism is the practice of developing conclusions based on careful observation of the social world.

Which of the following is not one of the four principles of sociological work outlined by Comte?

What Is Social Research a Particular Way of Knowing

What Principles and Standards Guide Research Research Ethics

How Do Researchers Identify and Evaluate Social Concepts Measurement

How Do Researchers Select the People, Places, and Things to Study Sampling

How Can Researchers Understand Meaning, Process, and Experience in the Social World Qualitative Research

Where Do Principles and Practice Meet in Research Study Design

How Do Researchers Study Patterns That Span Populations and Categories of Experience Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

How Do Researchers Learn About Peoples Perspectives and Lives Qualitative Interviewing

How Can Researchers Study the Patterns of Peoples Lives Participant Observation and Ethnography

How Do Researchers Study the Ways Meanings Are Communicated in Everyday Life Content Analysis

How Can Researchers Learn From Information Collected by Others Existing Data

How Do Researchers Develop Inductive Findings Qualitative Data Analysis

How Do Researchers Develop Deductive Findings Quantitative Data Analysis

How Do Researchers Record and Share Their Work Writing and Dissemination

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

Which sociologist was instrumental in helping establish sociology as an area of study?

Sutton and Rafaeli's research illustrates

Attributes or characteristics that may change over time, across different conditions, or from case to case are known as ___________.

Making inferences about the larger population based on information from a sample is known as

The relationship between two or more variables is referred to as _________.

Which of the following is not a difference between qualitative and quantitative methods?

Why is it difficult to establish a causal relationship? How do researchers try to establish causality? Explain using an example from the chapter.

What is meant by generalization? Why is this important?

Why do Zuberi and Bonilla-Silva, as well as others, raise questions about the objectivity of quantitative research?

Which of the following best describes what Sutton and Rafaeli found in their quantitative analysis?

What are some distinguishing features of quantitative research?

Brown and colleagues measured the #SayHerName campaign on Twitter by including all Tweets about Sandra Bland.

Despite their differences, both quantitative and qualitative research make valued contributions to our understanding of the social world.

What relationship did Sutton and Rafaeli hypothesize in their study? What did they find? What explained the relationship they found?

What must be true in order for a researcher to generalize their results beyond the scope of the population they studied? Was Font et al. able to generalize their results beyond the state of Wisconsin? Why or why not?

Which of the following best explains Zuberi's point of view about race and statistics?

Which of the following is not a reason that race must be measured in various ways, according to Horton and Sykes?

Experimental research designs are more effective in determining the direction of causal influence than survey research.

Positivism is the practice of developing conclusions based on careful observation of the social world.

Which of the following is not one of the four principles of sociological work outlined by Comte?

What Is Social Research a Particular Way of Knowing

What Principles and Standards Guide Research Research Ethics

How Do Researchers Identify and Evaluate Social Concepts Measurement

How Do Researchers Select the People, Places, and Things to Study Sampling

How Can Researchers Understand Meaning, Process, and Experience in the Social World Qualitative Research

Where Do Principles and Practice Meet in Research Study Design

How Do Researchers Study Patterns That Span Populations and Categories of Experience Questionnaires and Structured Interviews

How Do Researchers Learn About Peoples Perspectives and Lives Qualitative Interviewing

How Can Researchers Study the Patterns of Peoples Lives Participant Observation and Ethnography

How Do Researchers Study the Ways Meanings Are Communicated in Everyday Life Content Analysis

How Can Researchers Learn From Information Collected by Others Existing Data

How Do Researchers Develop Inductive Findings Qualitative Data Analysis

How Do Researchers Develop Deductive Findings Quantitative Data Analysis

How Do Researchers Record and Share Their Work Writing and Dissemination

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