Exam 2: Sociological Research

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 variable is

A research measure that provides consistent results is considered

All research designs have positives and negatives associated with them.

Sociologists consider secondary analysis to be

What conclusion did the National Bureau of Economic Research reach about gays and lesbians as subjects of sociological research?

Discuss the issue of ethics and social research. Give examples of how research could be harmful to human life.

Sociological studies have indicated that people who are married are less likely to commit suicide than people who are divorced. In this example, marital status is a(n)

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

Researchers found which of the following to be true of cell phone users compared to landline users?

A sociologist decides to study the interaction among students in the college's computer center. When the students realize they are under observation, they become shy and reserved in their interactions. This is an example of

Which of the following is true regarding actions by the Exxon Corporation after the 1989 Valdez disaster?

A sociologist sets up an experiment on television violence and children. She shows one set of children (group A) violent cartoons and then observes their play. She shows a second set of children (group B) nonviolent cartoons and then observes their play. Which of these groups would be considered the experimental group?

People may behave differently in artificial situations than they would in the "real world." This poses a particular problem for researchers using

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

"Data indicate that people who prefer to watch televised news programs are less knowledgeable than those who read newspapers and newsmagazines." This statement is an example of a(n)

Explain how "veiled reporting" may result in underreporting of gay and lesbian subjects in survey research.

An inherent problem in using secondary sources of data is that

We have little reliable data on human sexuality because

What sociological perspective would most likely suggest that educational inequalities are purposeful and set up to reinforce the position of those in power?