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

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