Question 1

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)

Accepted Answer

A) hypothesis. 
B) independent variable. 
C) dependent variable. 
D) index. 
A) hypothesis. 
B) independent variable. 
C) dependent variable. 
D) index.

Question 2

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

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A) Exxon solicited anthropologists to do research on jury deliberations. 
B) Exxon offered research money for sociologists doing research on jury deliberations. 
C) Due to the controversy,none of the research funded by Exxon was published in peer-reviewed journals. 
D) Ultimately,Exxon settled the case and awarded each plaintiff close to $100,000. 
A) Exxon solicited anthropologists to do research on jury deliberations. 
B) Exxon offered research money for sociologists doing research on jury deliberations. 
C) Due to the controversy,none of the research funded by Exxon was published in peer-reviewed journals. 
D) Ultimately,Exxon settled the case and awarded each plaintiff close to $100,000.

Question 3

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

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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 4

The anonymity and confidentially of a subject is of the utmost importance when conducting sociological research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define value neutrality and discuss its significance in sociological research.What issues can arise if value neutrality is ignored?

Accepted Answer

Value neutrality in sociological researc

Question 6

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 7

A study is being done on the effects of a new antibiotic on cognitive ability.In this scenario,the antibiotic is considered to be the

Accepted Answer

A) experimental group. 
B) control group. 
C) independent variable. 
D) dependent variable. 
A) experimental group. 
B) control group. 
C) independent variable. 
D) dependent variable.

Question 8

The relationship between a condition or a variable and a particular consequence,with one event leading to the other,is known as

Accepted Answer

A) observation. 
B) causal logic. 
C) a correlation. 
D) an index. 
A) observation. 
B) causal logic. 
C) a correlation. 
D) an index.

Question 9

Which of the following is a common characteristic among feminist researchers?

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A) They tend to involve and consult subjects more. 
B) They are more oriented toward stability,rather than change. 
C) They are more inclined to conduct research that appeases the masses. 
D) They tend to focus more on quantitative versus qualitative data. 
A) They tend to involve and consult subjects more. 
B) They are more oriented toward stability,rather than change. 
C) They are more inclined to conduct research that appeases the masses. 
D) They tend to focus more on quantitative versus qualitative data.

Question 10

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.

Question 11

Define the term scientific method and the five basic steps used in the scientific method.

Accepted Answer

The scientific method is a systematic ap

Question 12

Feminist researchers tend to involve and consult their subjects more than other researchers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A research design is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept. 
B) speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. 
C) indicator of attitudes,behaviors,or characteristics of people or organizations. 
D) detailed plan or method for scientifically obtaining data. 
A) explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept. 
B) speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables. 
C) indicator of attitudes,behaviors,or characteristics of people or organizations. 
D) detailed plan or method for scientifically obtaining data.

Question 14

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 15

When a researcher collects information about a group through direct involvement and inspection,this is known as

Accepted Answer

A) a survey. 
B) observation. 
C) secondary analysis. 
D) an experiment. 
A) a survey. 
B) observation. 
C) secondary analysis. 
D) an experiment.

Question 16

In an experiment,the group that is not exposed to the independent variable is called the

Accepted Answer

A) experimental group. 
B) representative group. 
C) study group. 
D) control group. 
A) experimental group. 
B) representative group. 
C) study group. 
D) control group.

Question 17

Big data is only available to individuals with significant funding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

What term do sociologists use to describe the phenomenon whereby subjects deviate from their typical behavior because they realize they are under observation?

Accepted Answer

A) The control group effect 
B) A spurious response 
C) The Hawthorne effect 
D) Skewing 
A) The control group effect 
B) A spurious response 
C) The Hawthorne effect 
D) Skewing

Question 20

Which of the following is the second step of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A) Defining the problem 
B) Selecting the research design 
C) Reviewing the literature 
D) Collecting and analyzing data 
A) Defining the problem 
B) Selecting the research design 
C) Reviewing the literature 
D) Collecting and analyzing data

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)

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

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

The anonymity and confidentially of a subject is of the utmost importance when conducting sociological research.

Define value neutrality and discuss its significance in sociological research.What issues can arise if value neutrality is ignored?

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

A study is being done on the effects of a new antibiotic on cognitive ability.In this scenario,the antibiotic is considered to be the

The relationship between a condition or a variable and a particular consequence,with one event leading to the other,is known as

Which of the following is a common characteristic among feminist researchers?

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

Define the term scientific method and the five basic steps used in the scientific method.

Feminist researchers tend to involve and consult their subjects more than other researchers.

A research design is a(n)

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

When a researcher collects information about a group through direct involvement and inspection,this is known as

In an experiment,the group that is not exposed to the independent variable is called the

Big data is only available to individuals with significant funding.

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?

What term do sociologists use to describe the phenomenon whereby subjects deviate from their typical behavior because they realize they are under observation?

Which of the following is the second step of the scientific method?

Understanding Sociology

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction, groups, and Social Structure

Mass Media and Social Media

Deviance, crime, and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

The Family and Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

Government and the Economy

Health, population, and the Environment

Social Change in the Global Community

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Exam 2: Sociological Research

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)

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

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

The anonymity and confidentially of a subject is of the utmost importance when conducting sociological research.

Define value neutrality and discuss its significance in sociological research.What issues can arise if value neutrality is ignored?

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

A study is being done on the effects of a new antibiotic on cognitive ability.In this scenario,the antibiotic is considered to be the

The relationship between a condition or a variable and a particular consequence,with one event leading to the other,is known as

Which of the following is a common characteristic among feminist researchers?

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

Define the term scientific method and the five basic steps used in the scientific method.

Feminist researchers tend to involve and consult their subjects more than other researchers.

A research design is a(n)

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

When a researcher collects information about a group through direct involvement and inspection,this is known as

In an experiment,the group that is not exposed to the independent variable is called the

Big data is only available to individuals with significant funding.

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?

What term do sociologists use to describe the phenomenon whereby subjects deviate from their typical behavior because they realize they are under observation?

Which of the following is the second step of the scientific method?

Understanding Sociology

Culture

Socialization and the Life Course

Social Interaction, groups, and Social Structure

Mass Media and Social Media

Deviance, crime, and Social Control

Stratification and Social Mobility in the United States

Global Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Stratification by Gender

The Family and Intimate Relationships

Education and Religion

Government and the Economy

Health, population, and the Environment

Social Change in the Global Community

Filters