Question 1

Sociological research sharpens critical thinking skills that affect our everyday lives.Justify this statement with an example.

Accepted Answer

Sociological research sharpens critical thinking skills that affect our everyday lives.Many Americans, especially women, rely on talk shows for information on a number of topics.During 2009 alone, Oprah Winfrey featured and applauded guests who maintained, among other things, that children contract autism from the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations they receive as babies; that fortune cards can help people diagnose their illnesses; and that people can wish away cancer (Kosova and Wingert, 2009)-all of these claims are false.Such misinformation can be dangerous.Because of the "MMR vaccinations can cause autism" scare, about 30 percent of U.S.parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children (Kennedy et al., 2011).Partly because of such fears, by mid-2014, the United States was experiencing the largest increase in measles cases since 1996.One or two of every 1,000 cases of measles are fatal (Gastañaduy et al., 2014).Please see the section "Why Is Sociological Research Important in Our Everyday Lives?" for more information.

Question 2

Which of the following defines a population?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is any well-defined group of people or things about which researchers want to know something. 
B)  It is a well-formed group of people who share the same ethnicity, race, and social status. 
C)  It is any well-defined group of people who are related to each other by a common language or religion. 
D)  It is a group of people who are spread across the world but would help each other in the time of crisis. 
E)  It is any group of things that remain unchanged for a particular time period. 
A)  It is any well-defined group of people or things about which researchers want to know something. 
B)  It is a well-formed group of people who share the same ethnicity, race, and social status. 
C)  It is any well-defined group of people who are related to each other by a common language or religion. 
D)  It is a group of people who are spread across the world but would help each other in the time of crisis. 
E)  It is any group of things that remain unchanged for a particular time period. A

Question 3

Sociological research influences social policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  An independent variable is a characteristic that has an effect on the dependent variable, the outcome. 
B)  An independent variable is a characteristic that is constant and unchanged during the research process, while a dependent variable varies during the research process. 
C)  An independent variable is not used in a hypothesis, while a dependent variable is used in a hypothesis. 
D)  An independent variable uses a dependent variable to acquire knowledge based on tradition and authority. 
E)  An independent variable uses a dependent variable for deductive reasoning. 
A)  An independent variable is a characteristic that has an effect on the dependent variable, the outcome. 
B)  An independent variable is a characteristic that is constant and unchanged during the research process, while a dependent variable varies during the research process. 
C)  An independent variable is not used in a hypothesis, while a dependent variable is used in a hypothesis. 
D)  An independent variable uses a dependent variable to acquire knowledge based on tradition and authority. 
E)  An independent variable uses a dependent variable for deductive reasoning.

Question 5

Content analysis is usually expensive and time consuming than other data collection methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_____ is an inquiry process that begins with a theory, prediction, or general principle that is then tested through data collection.

Accepted Answer

A)  Decisive reasoning 
B)  Deductive reasoning 
C)  Comparative reasoning 
D)  Inductive reasoning 
E)  Qualitative reasoning 
A)  Decisive reasoning 
B)  Deductive reasoning 
C)  Comparative reasoning 
D)  Inductive reasoning 
E)  Qualitative reasoning

Question 7

Which of the following is an advantage of evaluation research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is versatile because it includes qualitative and quantitative approaches. 
B)  It addresses all the factors that affect behavior. 
C)  It is not affected by any social contexts. 
D)  Conflicts of interests don't influence evaluation research. 
E)  The findings of evaluation research are always reliable, unbiased, and accurate. 
A)  It is versatile because it includes qualitative and quantitative approaches. 
B)  It addresses all the factors that affect behavior. 
C)  It is not affected by any social contexts. 
D)  Conflicts of interests don't influence evaluation research. 
E)  The findings of evaluation research are always reliable, unbiased, and accurate.

Question 8

Michelle is presenting her research at a local conference.She has concluded that the program she reviewed is very effective in its mission.According to the steps in the scientific method, using the deductive approach, Michelle is:

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting the topic for her research. 
B)  collecting data for her research. 
C)  analyzing and explaining results of her research. 
D)  reviewing the previous works related to her research. 
E)  choosing a research design for her research. 
A)  selecting the topic for her research. 
B)  collecting data for her research. 
C)  analyzing and explaining results of her research. 
D)  reviewing the previous works related to her research. 
E)  choosing a research design for her research.

Question 9

To explain behavior, sociologists rely on the _____, a body of objective and systematic techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring knowledge, and testing hypotheses and theories.

Accepted Answer

A)  archival research 
B)  scientific method 
C)  behavioral epigenetics 
D)  conventional wisdom 
E)  innate knowledge 
A)  archival research 
B)  scientific method 
C)  behavioral epigenetics 
D)  conventional wisdom 
E)  innate knowledge

Question 10

_____ is a relationship in which one variable is the direct consequence of another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlation 
B)  Castigation 
C)  Causation 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Cohesion 
A)  Correlation 
B)  Castigation 
C)  Causation 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Cohesion

Question 11

Which of the following is a reason for researchers to select samples to represent the population?

Accepted Answer

A)  The population may be so large that it would be too expensive and time consuming to conduct the research. 
B)  Using the whole population to conduct researches will yield inaccurate results. 
C)  Samples are better for inductive reasoning-based researches, while the whole population can be used only for deductive reasoning-based researches. 
D)  Samples are better as they use the concept of conventional wisdom over critical thinking. 
E)  Samples yield more accurate results as they do not influence social policies. 
A)  The population may be so large that it would be too expensive and time consuming to conduct the research. 
B)  Using the whole population to conduct researches will yield inaccurate results. 
C)  Samples are better for inductive reasoning-based researches, while the whole population can be used only for deductive reasoning-based researches. 
D)  Samples are better as they use the concept of conventional wisdom over critical thinking. 
E)  Samples yield more accurate results as they do not influence social policies.

Question 12

Deduction and induction are two different but equally valuable approaches in examining the relationship between variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of authority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jane throws the bouquet at her wedding as it is a custom that her family follows. 
B)  Jack eats five almonds every day as his mother says that they are good for health. 
C)  A girl gets married to her best friend because she loves him. 
D)  Teens copy celebrities' dressing style to look fashionable. 
E)  People use social media prevalently these days. 
A)  Jane throws the bouquet at her wedding as it is a custom that her family follows. 
B)  Jack eats five almonds every day as his mother says that they are good for health. 
C)  A girl gets married to her best friend because she loves him. 
D)  Teens copy celebrities' dressing style to look fashionable. 
E)  People use social media prevalently these days.

Question 14

Knowledge based on tradition and authority complicates people's lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is true of sociological research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is based on a handing down of customs from generation to generation. 
B)  It is a socially accepted source of information. 
C)  It is misleading and wrong at a macro level. 
D)  It is based on tradition and authority. 
E)  It helps explain why people behave as they do. 
A)  It is based on a handing down of customs from generation to generation. 
B)  It is a socially accepted source of information. 
C)  It is misleading and wrong at a macro level. 
D)  It is based on tradition and authority. 
E)  It helps explain why people behave as they do.

Question 16

Causation is also known as correlation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Knowledge based on tradition and authority simplifies people's lives because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  provides them with basic rules about socially and legally acceptable behavior. 
B)  is impossible to gain knowledge through any other means. 
C)  provides only clear and correct information to them. 
D)  exposes myths and misconceptions. 
E)  sharpens critical thinking skills that affect their everyday lives. 
A)  provides them with basic rules about socially and legally acceptable behavior. 
B)  is impossible to gain knowledge through any other means. 
C)  provides only clear and correct information to them. 
D)  exposes myths and misconceptions. 
E)  sharpens critical thinking skills that affect their everyday lives.

Question 18

_____ is the relationship between two or more variables.

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlation 
B)  Castigation 
C)  Causation 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Cohesion 
A)  Correlation 
B)  Castigation 
C)  Causation 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Cohesion

Question 19

Explain briefly about knowledge based on tradition and authority.

Accepted Answer

Much of our knowledge is based on tradit

Question 20

Why is sociological research important in people's everyday lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  It encourages overgeneralizations. 
B)  It exposes myths. 
C)  It is isolated from social policies. 
D)  It fails to explain why people behave irrationally. 
E)  It is often misleading and wrong. 
A)  It encourages overgeneralizations. 
B)  It exposes myths. 
C)  It is isolated from social policies. 
D)  It fails to explain why people behave irrationally. 
E)  It is often misleading and wrong.

Sociological research sharpens critical thinking skills that affect our everyday lives.Justify this statement with an example.

Which of the following defines a population?

Sociological research influences social policies.

Which of the following is true of the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

Content analysis is usually expensive and time consuming than other data collection methods.

_____ is an inquiry process that begins with a theory, prediction, or general principle that is then tested through data collection.

Which of the following is an advantage of evaluation research?

Michelle is presenting her research at a local conference.She has concluded that the program she reviewed is very effective in its mission.According to the steps in the scientific method, using the deductive approach, Michelle is:

To explain behavior, sociologists rely on the _____, a body of objective and systematic techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring knowledge, and testing hypotheses and theories.

_____ is a relationship in which one variable is the direct consequence of another.

Which of the following is a reason for researchers to select samples to represent the population?

Deduction and induction are two different but equally valuable approaches in examining the relationship between variables.

Which of the following is an example of authority?

Knowledge based on tradition and authority complicates people's lives.

Which of the following is true of sociological research?

Causation is also known as correlation.

Knowledge based on tradition and authority simplifies people's lives because it:

_____ is the relationship between two or more variables.

Explain briefly about knowledge based on tradition and authority.

Why is sociological research important in people's everyday lives?

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

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Exam 2: Examining Our Social World

Sociological research sharpens critical thinking skills that affect our everyday lives.Justify this statement with an example.

Which of the following defines a population?

Sociological research influences social policies.

Which of the following is true of the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

Content analysis is usually expensive and time consuming than other data collection methods.

_____ is an inquiry process that begins with a theory, prediction, or general principle that is then tested through data collection.

Which of the following is an advantage of evaluation research?

Michelle is presenting her research at a local conference.She has concluded that the program she reviewed is very effective in its mission.According to the steps in the scientific method, using the deductive approach, Michelle is:

To explain behavior, sociologists rely on the _____, a body of objective and systematic techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring knowledge, and testing hypotheses and theories.

_____ is a relationship in which one variable is the direct consequence of another.

Which of the following is a reason for researchers to select samples to represent the population?

Deduction and induction are two different but equally valuable approaches in examining the relationship between variables.

Which of the following is an example of authority?

Knowledge based on tradition and authority complicates people's lives.

Which of the following is true of sociological research?

Causation is also known as correlation.

Knowledge based on tradition and authority simplifies people's lives because it:

_____ is the relationship between two or more variables.

Explain briefly about knowledge based on tradition and authority.

Why is sociological research important in people's everyday lives?

Thinking Like a Sociologist

Culture

Socialization

Social Interaction in Everyday Life

Social Groups, Organizations, and Social Institutions

Deviance, Crime, and Social Control

Social Stratification: United States and Global

Gender and Sexuality

Race and Ethnicity

The Economy and Politics

Families and Aging

Education and Religion

Health and Medicine

Population, Urbanization, and the Environment

Social Change: Collective Behavior, Social Movements, and Technology

Filters