Soc 001 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2022 » Quiz 2

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Question #1
A researcher who lives among the homeless in an effort to understand their norms is carrying out
A.   survey research
B.   unobtrusive observation.
C.   content analysis.
D.   participant observation.
Question #2
The research technique in which the sociologist is the researcher but is also involved in the activities being studied is called
A.   actor-action research.
B.   ethnography.
C.   subjective analysis.
D.   participant observation.
Question #3
The steps of _____ include observation, hypothesis testing, analysis of data, and drawing conclusions.
A.   the scientific method
B.   the inductive method
C.   deductive reasoning
D.   abstract reasoning
Question #4
Which of the following is not a step in the scientific research process?
A.   Finding research funding
B.   Hypothesis testing
C.   Observation
D.   Data analysis
Question #5
In what way does sociological knowledge differ from philosophy and personal belief?
A.   Philosophy and personal beliefs are based on empirical evidence.
B.   Sociology is never humanistic.
C.   Sociology focuses only on social problems.
D.   In sociological research, the theory must be testable.
Question #6
Sociological research that starts with a specific research question based on some generally held principle is using _____ reasoning.
A.   inductive
B.   deductive
C.   conceptual
D.   applied
Question #7
A sociological study explores whether there is any truth to the stereotype that women are bad drivers. Which of the following types of reasoning would be used in this type of study?
A.   Applied reasoning
B.   Inductive reasoning
C.   Conceptual reasoning
D.   Deductive reasoning
Question #8
Reasoning that begins with specific observations about which one draws general conclusions is called _____ reasoning.
A.   applied
B.   conceptual
C.     
D.   inductive
E.   deductive
Question #9
Qualitative research is based on
A.   replicated results.
B.   statistics.
C.   introspection.
D.   interpretive observations.
Question #10
Developing a research question is the _____ step in the research process.
A.   fourth
B.   first
C.   third
D.   second
Question #11
Sources of sociological research questions include
A.   past research that one would like to develop a critique of.
B.   an observation in everyday life.
C.   past studies that one may want to expand further.
D.   All of these may be a source.
Question #12
Which statement about the accuracy of information about research findings obtained from the Internet is most accurate?
A.   It’s best to find a handful of websites that you’re comfortable with and stick to them, even if they do sometimes distort research findings.
B.   It is always important to consider who owns the website, as some corporations and organizations may be motivated to misstate research findings.
C.   There really are no longer any reasonably reliable websites. It is best to rely on professional journals.
D.   Popular media websites virtually never misstate, exaggerate, or otherwise distort research findings.
Question #13
How is doing a replication study useful?
A.   A replication is usually less expensive because most of the work has previously been done.
B.   A replication study can demonstrate the reliability of the original findings and indicate what changes have occurred since the original study was conducted.
C.   Unless there is a well-founded suspicion of deliberate fraud, there is no reason to replicate a study.
D.   A replication study is useful only if the first study was conducted incorrectly or if there are other reasons to be suspicious of the results.
Question #14
When developing a research question, it is important to
A.   review the relevant literature.
B.   explore possible conflicts of interest.
C.   have it reviewed by an ethics committee.
D.   identify available funding.
Question #15
Professor Evans expects that if his students study more, they will improve their exam scores. What has Professor Evans stated?
A.   A variable
B.   A plan of analysis
C.   A theory
D.   A hypothesis 
Question #16
When a researcher uses numerical analysis, she is most likely engaging in _____ research.
A.   historical
B.   deductive
C.   quantitative
D.   qualitative
Question #17
How are most hypotheses stated?
A.   A list of possible outcomes
B.   An outline of steps that will take place
C.   If–then statements
D.   A logical argument with evidence presented
Question #18
Which of the following statements about hypothesis testing is true?
A.   A hypothesis may be either accepted or rejected.
B.   A hypothesis is a demonstration of fact.
C.   All sociological research follows the model of hypothesis.
D.   Only qualitative studies use hypotheses.
Question #19
Which of these statements about variables is true?
A.   Research is often designed to discover how variables influence each other.
B.   A variable must always be as abstract as possible.
C.   A variable must always be very concrete and straightforward.
D.   Only two variables may be included in any particular study.
Question #20
The variable that is presumed to have an effect on or cause something else is called the _____ variable.
A.   dependent
B.   independent
C.   test
D.   intervening

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