Question 1

The statement "Eating fewer fats and carbohydrates will lead to weight loss" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) causal logic. 
B) a dependent variable. 
C) an independent variable. 
D) a cross tabulation. 
A) causal logic. 
B) a dependent variable. 
C) an independent variable. 
D) a cross tabulation. A

Question 2

The relationship between two variables whereby a change in one coincides with a change in the other is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) index. 
B) correlation. 
C) operational definition. 
D) scale. 
A) index. 
B) correlation. 
C) operational definition. 
D) scale. B

Question 3

After working with a team of researchers in an attempt to measure the extent of homelessness in Chicago in the mid-1980s,sociologist Peter Rossi was praised by members of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless for his commitment to rigorous research methods and objective interpretation of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In the statement,"The more a person exercises,the longer he or she will live," longevity is the independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

We have little reliable data on human sexuality because

Accepted Answer

A) it is difficult for researchers to obtain accurate information about this sensitive subject. 
B) until the AIDS crisis,there was little scientific demand for data on sexual behavior. 
C) government funding for studies of sexual behavior is controversial. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) it is difficult for researchers to obtain accurate information about this sensitive subject. 
B) until the AIDS crisis,there was little scientific demand for data on sexual behavior. 
C) government funding for studies of sexual behavior is controversial. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

The single most common value in a series of scores is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A) mean. 
B) mode. 
C) median. 
D) percentage. 
A) mean. 
B) mode. 
C) median. 
D) percentage.

Question 7

Despite changes in the availability of data,only people with major institutional grants or support can work easily with large amounts of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the various types of research designs and discuss the strengths and weakness of each design.Which type of research design is most commonly used by researchers,and which type of research design is the least reliable?

Accepted Answer

There are several types of research desi

Question 9

Income,religion,race,gender,and marital status can all be examples of

Accepted Answer

A) indexes. 
B) scales. 
C) variables. 
D) operational definitions. 
A) indexes. 
B) scales. 
C) variables. 
D) operational definitions.

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT one of the goals of social scientists embedded with the U.S.military in Afghanistan and Iraq?

Accepted Answer

A) identify local customs 
B) look at family structures 
C) conduct experiments on local communities 
D) identify local internal social conflicts 
A) identify local customs 
B) look at family structures 
C) conduct experiments on local communities 
D) identify local internal social conflicts

Question 11

A sociologist attends meetings at all the schools and churches in his community over several years,and meets as many residents as he can for the purpose of exploring all facets of the community's social life.He then compiles a detailed description of the community.He is conducting

Accepted Answer

A) a content analysis. 
B) a secondary analysis. 
C) a quantitative study. 
D) ethnographic research. 
A) a content analysis. 
B) a secondary analysis. 
C) a quantitative study. 
D) ethnographic research.

Question 12

A speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) correlation. 
B) hypothesis. 
C) sample. 
D) research design. 
A) correlation. 
B) hypothesis. 
C) sample. 
D) research design.

Question 13

Why was Rik Scarce,a doctoral student at Washington State University,placed in jail in 1993?

Accepted Answer

A) for preserving the confidentiality of his research 
B) for raiding a university laboratory 
C) for "snitching" on university administrators 
D) for forging transcripts 
A) for preserving the confidentiality of his research 
B) for raiding a university laboratory 
C) for "snitching" on university administrators 
D) for forging transcripts

Question 14

Which of the following was a common criticism of Exxon's actions after the 1989 Valdez disaster?

Accepted Answer

A) Exxon didn't pay sociologists well enough for the research they did on jury deliberations. 
B) Exxon agreed to fund only those sociologists who were known to be in favor of Exxon's policies and actions. 
C) No legal scholars were approached to do research on jury deliberations. 
D) Exxon didn't volunteer to fund research on clean-up technologies or long-term environmental costs. 
A) Exxon didn't pay sociologists well enough for the research they did on jury deliberations. 
B) Exxon agreed to fund only those sociologists who were known to be in favor of Exxon's policies and actions. 
C) No legal scholars were approached to do research on jury deliberations. 
D) Exxon didn't volunteer to fund research on clean-up technologies or long-term environmental costs.

Question 15

A sociologist who is interested in examining racism in sports might determine what percentage of team owners,general managers,coaches,and managers are members of each racial group.This would be an example of developing a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) research design. 
B) operational definition. 
C) hypothesis. 
D) theory. 
A) research design. 
B) operational definition. 
C) hypothesis. 
D) theory.

Question 16

A factor held constant to test the relative impact of the independent variable is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) control variable. 
B) dependent variable. 
C) correlation. 
D) cross-tabulation. 
A) control variable. 
B) dependent variable. 
C) correlation. 
D) cross-tabulation.

Question 17

A hypothesis is a speculative statement about the relationship between two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A research measure that provides consistent results is considered

Accepted Answer

A) valid. 
B) reliable. 
C) an index. 
D) a scale. 
A) valid. 
B) reliable. 
C) an index. 
D) a scale.

Question 19

To conduct a cross-cultural study of job discrimination against women,a sociologist interviews 75 women between the ages of 20 and 40 in an American city,and 75 women in the same age group in a Canadian city.This study would be classified as

Accepted Answer

A) a secondary analysis. 
B) participant observation. 
C) a survey. 
D) a content analysis. 
A) a secondary analysis. 
B) participant observation. 
C) a survey. 
D) a content analysis.

Question 20

Which of the following is included in the code of ethics for sociology?

Accepted Answer

A) maintaining confidentiality 
B) objectivity and integrity in research 
C) protection of research subjects from personal harm 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) maintaining confidentiality 
B) objectivity and integrity in research 
C) protection of research subjects from personal harm 
D) All of these answers are correct.

The statement "Eating fewer fats and carbohydrates will lead to weight loss" is an example of

The relationship between two variables whereby a change in one coincides with a change in the other is known as a(n)

After working with a team of researchers in an attempt to measure the extent of homelessness in Chicago in the mid-1980s,sociologist Peter Rossi was praised by members of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless for his commitment to rigorous research methods and objective interpretation of data.

In the statement,"The more a person exercises,the longer he or she will live," longevity is the independent variable.

We have little reliable data on human sexuality because

The single most common value in a series of scores is referred to as the

Despite changes in the availability of data,only people with major institutional grants or support can work easily with large amounts of data.

Describe the various types of research designs and discuss the strengths and weakness of each design.Which type of research design is most commonly used by researchers,and which type of research design is the least reliable?

Income,religion,race,gender,and marital status can all be examples of

Which of the following was NOT one of the goals of social scientists embedded with the U.S.military in Afghanistan and Iraq?

A sociologist attends meetings at all the schools and churches in his community over several years,and meets as many residents as he can for the purpose of exploring all facets of the community's social life.He then compiles a detailed description of the community.He is conducting

A speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables is known as a

Why was Rik Scarce,a doctoral student at Washington State University,placed in jail in 1993?

Which of the following was a common criticism of Exxon's actions after the 1989 Valdez disaster?

A sociologist who is interested in examining racism in sports might determine what percentage of team owners,general managers,coaches,and managers are members of each racial group.This would be an example of developing a(n)

A factor held constant to test the relative impact of the independent variable is known as a

A hypothesis is a speculative statement about the relationship between two variables.

A research measure that provides consistent results is considered

To conduct a cross-cultural study of job discrimination against women,a sociologist interviews 75 women between the ages of 20 and 40 in an American city,and 75 women in the same age group in a Canadian city.This study would be classified as

Which of the following is included in the code of ethics for sociology?

Understanding Sociology

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction,social Structure,and Groups

The Mass Media

Deviance,crime,and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

Stratification by Age

The Family and Human Sexuality

Education

Religion

Government and the Economy

Health,population,and Environment

Social Movements and Social Change in the Global Community

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Exam 2: Sociological Research

The statement "Eating fewer fats and carbohydrates will lead to weight loss" is an example of

The relationship between two variables whereby a change in one coincides with a change in the other is known as a(n)

After working with a team of researchers in an attempt to measure the extent of homelessness in Chicago in the mid-1980s,sociologist Peter Rossi was praised by members of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless for his commitment to rigorous research methods and objective interpretation of data.

In the statement,"The more a person exercises,the longer he or she will live," longevity is the independent variable.

We have little reliable data on human sexuality because

The single most common value in a series of scores is referred to as the

Despite changes in the availability of data,only people with major institutional grants or support can work easily with large amounts of data.

Describe the various types of research designs and discuss the strengths and weakness of each design.Which type of research design is most commonly used by researchers,and which type of research design is the least reliable?

Income,religion,race,gender,and marital status can all be examples of

Which of the following was NOT one of the goals of social scientists embedded with the U.S.military in Afghanistan and Iraq?

A sociologist attends meetings at all the schools and churches in his community over several years,and meets as many residents as he can for the purpose of exploring all facets of the community's social life.He then compiles a detailed description of the community.He is conducting

A speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables is known as a

Why was Rik Scarce,a doctoral student at Washington State University,placed in jail in 1993?

Which of the following was a common criticism of Exxon's actions after the 1989 Valdez disaster?

A sociologist who is interested in examining racism in sports might determine what percentage of team owners,general managers,coaches,and managers are members of each racial group.This would be an example of developing a(n)

A factor held constant to test the relative impact of the independent variable is known as a

A hypothesis is a speculative statement about the relationship between two variables.

A research measure that provides consistent results is considered

To conduct a cross-cultural study of job discrimination against women,a sociologist interviews 75 women between the ages of 20 and 40 in an American city,and 75 women in the same age group in a Canadian city.This study would be classified as

Which of the following is included in the code of ethics for sociology?

Understanding Sociology

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction,social Structure,and Groups

The Mass Media

Deviance,crime,and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

Stratification by Age

The Family and Human Sexuality

Education

Religion

Government and the Economy

Health,population,and Environment

Social Movements and Social Change in the Global Community

Filters