Question 1

If a researcher has a theory and wants to prove that it is true by going out and making observations,they are using:

Accepted Answer

A) deterministic theory 
B) natural theory 
C) deductive theory 
D) string theory 
E) mathematical theory

Question 2

Research data that consists of interview transcripts and narrative texts is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative data 
B) quantitative data 
C) longitudinal data 
D) forensic data 
E) illogical data

Question 3

Beginning with a specific set of observations and using them to create a theory to explain what was observed is:

Accepted Answer

A) inductive theory 
B) deductive theory 
C) deterministic theory 
D) string theory 
E) quantitative theory

Question 4

A review of the literature is not a part of a research proposal

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Samantha has concluded that living in a coed residence hall makes residents more androgynous.As she continues her research,she tends to focus on events and situations that fit this pattern.Which error in inquiry is reflected?

Accepted Answer

A) inaccurate observation 
B) illogical reasoning 
C) overgeneralization 
D) selective observation 
E) immature observation

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an aim of social science?

Accepted Answer

A) judging social values 
B) predicting social phenomena 
C) understanding social regularities 
D) explaining social regularities 
E) observing social regularities.

Question 7

The perspective that all things in life are the result of destiny and that people are unable to change the way things are is known as

Accepted Answer

A) nomothetic thinking 
B) idiographic thinking 
C) free will 
D) determinism 
E) authority

Question 8

Aside from the potential dangers of tradition and authority,what are four other common errors we,as researchers,tend to make when searching for causal answers? How does science guard against these errors?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Aside from the potential dangers of tradition...

Question 9

The distinction between quantitative and qualitative data in social research is essentially the distinction between

Accepted Answer

A) philosophy and religion. 
B) good data and less good data. 
C) useful data and less useful data. 
D) numerical and nonnumerical data. 
E) philosophy and numbers

Question 10

In comparison to nonscientific inquiry,scientific inquiry

Accepted Answer

A) takes special precaution to avoid error. 
B) is a semiconscious activity. 
C) is an activity where we are less concerned about making mistakes. 
D) guards against all errors. 
E) follows popular public trends.

Question 11

Georgette observed a few preschool children at play and saw what she thought was a pattern in all preschool children's play behavior.She committed which error?

Accepted Answer

A) inaccurate observation 
B) overgeneralization 
C) selective observation 
D) illogical reasoning 
E) immature observation

Question 12

Using data collected between 1957 and 1978,from 15 samples of adults,Professor Rodgers (1982 Social Forces)found that (1)the average level of happiness reported by people under 65 years of age declined from 1957 to 1970.For this same group,the average level of happiness increased slightly from 1970 to 1978.(2)The average level of happiness reported by people age 65 and older increased from 1957 to 1978.A (the)variable(s)in this study is (are)

Accepted Answer

A) aged 65 and older 
B) less than age 65 
C) age 
D) age 65 
E) people.

Question 13

A __________ approach seems more aligned with idiographic explanations,while nomothetic explanations are more easily achieved through a _________ approach.

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative; quantitative 
B) quantitative; qualitative 
C) simple; complicated 
D) complicated; simple 
E) qualitative; complicated

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The qualitative approach tends to align with idiographic explanations. 
B) The qualitative approach tends to align with nomothetic explanations. 
C) The qualitative approach must align with an idiographic explanation. 
D) The qualitative approach must align with a nomothetic explanation. 
E) There is no relationship between the qualitative approach and the type of explanation.

Question 15

Racial and prejudicial perspectives that are based upon examples an individual sees,while ignoring those contradictory to their belief is a form of:

Accepted Answer

A) misuse of authority 
B) overgeneralization 
C) illogical reasoning 
D) selective observation 
E) inaccurate observation

Question 16

In social science,rather than focusing upon an individual,we often look at whole groups known as:

Accepted Answer

A) gangs 
B) aggregates 
C) populations 
D) gaggles 
E) tribes

Question 17

We can predict without understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Data collection deals with the logical aspect of science.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pregnant at age 15,Tammy decided to have the baby.Her parents were upset with her decision and threatened to "cut her off" if she did not complete high school.A difficult pregnancy and embarrassment resulted in her dropping out of school.After the baby was born,her parents said that they would raise the baby but that she would have to leave the house.At age 16,Tammy was on her own and without any money or job market skills.She began to work as a prostitute.This explanation of Tammy's prostitution is:

Accepted Answer

A) idiographic 
B) nomothetic 
C) probabilistic 
D) quantitative 
E) based on agreements

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a reason we conduct social science research?

Accepted Answer

A) moral judgment 
B) exploration 
C) description 
D) explanation 
E) understanding

Exam 1: Human Inquiry and Science

If a researcher has a theory and wants to prove that it is true by going out and making observations,they are using:

Research data that consists of interview transcripts and narrative texts is an example of:

Beginning with a specific set of observations and using them to create a theory to explain what was observed is:

A review of the literature is not a part of a research proposal

Samantha has concluded that living in a coed residence hall makes residents more androgynous.As she continues her research,she tends to focus on events and situations that fit this pattern.Which error in inquiry is reflected?

Which of the following is NOT an aim of social science?

The perspective that all things in life are the result of destiny and that people are unable to change the way things are is known as

Aside from the potential dangers of tradition and authority,what are four other common errors we,as researchers,tend to make when searching for causal answers? How does science guard against these errors?

The distinction between quantitative and qualitative data in social research is essentially the distinction between

In comparison to nonscientific inquiry,scientific inquiry

Georgette observed a few preschool children at play and saw what she thought was a pattern in all preschool children's play behavior.She committed which error?

A __ approach seems more aligned with idiographic explanations,while nomothetic explanations are more easily achieved through a _ approach.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Racial and prejudicial perspectives that are based upon examples an individual sees,while ignoring those contradictory to their belief is a form of:

In social science,rather than focusing upon an individual,we often look at whole groups known as:

We can predict without understanding.

Data collection deals with the logical aspect of science.

Which of the following is NOT a reason we conduct social science research?