Question 1

______________ studies are based on observations that take place at a single point in time;these studies focus on behavior or responses at a specific moment.

Accepted Answer

A) Latitudinal 
B) Cross-sectional 
C) Longitudinal 
D) Cross-reference 
A) Latitudinal 
B) Cross-sectional 
C) Longitudinal 
D) Cross-reference

Question 2

The first step in qualitative research involves the researcher:

Accepted Answer

A) beginning with a general approach rather than a highly detailed plan 
B) conducting a literature review 
C) gaining access to people or other resources that may provide data 
D) appropriating funding from a governmental agency 
A) beginning with a general approach rather than a highly detailed plan 
B) conducting a literature review 
C) gaining access to people or other resources that may provide data 
D) appropriating funding from a governmental agency

Question 3

A(n)______________is a questionnaire in which the researcher gathers facts or attempts to determine the relationships among facts.

Accepted Answer

A) survey 
B) experiment 
C) case study 
D) content analysis 
A) survey 
B) experiment 
C) case study 
D) content analysis

Question 4

Take a position regarding the ethical implications of Laud Humphreys' research in "tearooms."

Accepted Answer

The following are suggested ar

Question 5

A researcher is interested in gathering in depth data on the victims of crime.Which type of survey would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) computer assisted telephone survey 
B) mail survey 
C) online survey 
D) face-to-face interview 
A) computer assisted telephone survey 
B) mail survey 
C) online survey 
D) face-to-face interview

Question 6

The Census is a type of

Accepted Answer

A) secondary data analysis 
B) ethnography 
C) survey 
D) field research 
A) secondary data analysis 
B) ethnography 
C) survey 
D) field research

Question 7

What is one of the main steps that is different between a conventional research design and a qualitative research design?

Accepted Answer

A) Conventional research is used primarily for hard based sciences. 
B) In a qualitative research design,the researcher begins with a general approach rather than a highly detailed plan. 
C) Only the qualitative design conducts a thorough literature review. 
D) The qualitative design collects data and selects a statistical model. 
A) Conventional research is used primarily for hard based sciences. 
B) In a qualitative research design,the researcher begins with a general approach rather than a highly detailed plan. 
C) Only the qualitative design conducts a thorough literature review. 
D) The qualitative design collects data and selects a statistical model.

Question 8

In a______________experiment,subjects are studied in a closed setting so that researchers can maintain as much control as possible over the research.

Accepted Answer

A) field 
B) laboratory 
C) natural 
D) correlated 
A) field 
B) laboratory 
C) natural 
D) correlated

Question 9

As a researcher you must decide which population-persons about whom you want to be able to draw conclusions-will be observed or questioned.In______________,every member of an entire population being studied has the same chance of being selected.

Accepted Answer

A) random sampling 
B) probability sampling 
C) scattered sampling 
D) rotational sampling 
A) random sampling 
B) probability sampling 
C) scattered sampling 
D) rotational sampling

Question 10

Interviews have specific advantages.Which of the following was NOT identified as an advantage of interviews?

Accepted Answer

A) Interviews are inexpensive to conduct. 
B) They are usually more effective in dealing with complicated issues. 
C) They provide an opportunity for face-to-face communication. 
D) When open-ended questions are used,the researcher may gain new perspectives. 
A) Interviews are inexpensive to conduct. 
B) They are usually more effective in dealing with complicated issues. 
C) They provide an opportunity for face-to-face communication. 
D) When open-ended questions are used,the researcher may gain new perspectives.

Question 11

Outline the six (6)steps of the "conventional" research model.

Accepted Answer

The "conventional" research model focuse

Question 12

Our own personal knowledge and experiences are enough to help us formulate accurate understandings about the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe the theory and research cycle and explain the deductive and inductive approaches.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between theory and rese

Question 14

Laud Humphreys sought to interview the family,friends,and acquaintances of persons killed in
single­car crashes that he thought might have been "autocides."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

______________ are persons who provide data for analysis through interviews or questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

A) Observers 
B) Respondents 
C) Pollers 
D) Controllers 
A) Observers 
B) Respondents 
C) Pollers 
D) Controllers

Question 16

In a hypothesis,the researcher presumes the______________to be caused by another variable.

Accepted Answer

A) independent variable 
B) dependent variable 
C) multiple variable 
D) control variable 
A) independent variable 
B) dependent variable 
C) multiple variable 
D) control variable

Question 17

Define secondary analysis and discuss the strengths and weaknesses identified with it.

Accepted Answer

Secondary analysis occurs when researche

Question 18

A(n)______________is an extended,open-ended interaction between an interviewer and an interviewee.

Accepted Answer

A) ethnography 
B) unstructured interview 
C) structured interview 
D) secondary analysis 
A) ethnography 
B) unstructured interview 
C) structured interview 
D) secondary analysis

Question 19

Why is it important to have "ethics" in sociological research?

Accepted Answer

The following are suggested areas for st

Question 20

Which of the following represents a correct sequence of steps in the "conventional" research model?

Accepted Answer

A) Select and define the research problem,develop the research design,collect and analyze the data,formulate the hypothesis,and draw conclusions and report the findings. 
B) Develop the research design,formulate the hypothesis,select and define the research problem,collect and analyze the data,and draw conclusions and report the findings. 
C) Select and define the research problem,formulate the hypothesis,develop the research design,collect and analyze the data,and draw conclusions and report the findings. 
D) Formulate the hypothesis,select and define the research problem,draw conclusions and report the findings,develop the research design,and collect and analyze the data. 
A) Select and define the research problem,develop the research design,collect and analyze the data,formulate the hypothesis,and draw conclusions and report the findings. 
B) Develop the research design,formulate the hypothesis,select and define the research problem,collect and analyze the data,and draw conclusions and report the findings. 
C) Select and define the research problem,formulate the hypothesis,develop the research design,collect and analyze the data,and draw conclusions and report the findings. 
D) Formulate the hypothesis,select and define the research problem,draw conclusions and report the findings,develop the research design,and collect and analyze the data.

______________ studies are based on observations that take place at a single point in time;these studies focus on behavior or responses at a specific moment.

The first step in qualitative research involves the researcher:

A(n)______________is a questionnaire in which the researcher gathers facts or attempts to determine the relationships among facts.

Take a position regarding the ethical implications of Laud Humphreys' research in "tearooms."

A researcher is interested in gathering in depth data on the victims of crime.Which type of survey would be most appropriate?

The Census is a type of

What is one of the main steps that is different between a conventional research design and a qualitative research design?

In a______________experiment,subjects are studied in a closed setting so that researchers can maintain as much control as possible over the research.

As a researcher you must decide which population-persons about whom you want to be able to draw conclusions-will be observed or questioned.In______________,every member of an entire population being studied has the same chance of being selected.

Interviews have specific advantages.Which of the following was NOT identified as an advantage of interviews?

Outline the six (6)steps of the "conventional" research model.

Our own personal knowledge and experiences are enough to help us formulate accurate understandings about the world.

Describe the theory and research cycle and explain the deductive and inductive approaches.

Laud Humphreys sought to interview the family,friends,and acquaintances of persons killed in singlecar crashes that he thought might have been "autocides."

______________ are persons who provide data for analysis through interviews or questionnaires.

In a hypothesis,the researcher presumes the______________to be caused by another variable.

Define secondary analysis and discuss the strengths and weaknesses identified with it.

A(n)______________is an extended,open-ended interaction between an interviewer and an interviewee.

Why is it important to have "ethics" in sociological research?

Which of the following represents a correct sequence of steps in the "conventional" research model?

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Socialization

Society,social Structure,and Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Class and Stratification in the United States

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sex,gender,and Sexuality

Aging and Inequality Based on Age

The Economy and Work in Global Perspective

Politics and Government in Global Perspective

Families and Intimate Relationships

Education

Religion

Health,health Care,and Disability

Population and Urbanization

Collective Behavior, social Movements, and Social Change

Filters

Exam 2: Sociological Research Methods

______________ studies are based on observations that take place at a single point in time;these studies focus on behavior or responses at a specific moment.

The first step in qualitative research involves the researcher:

A(n)______________is a questionnaire in which the researcher gathers facts or attempts to determine the relationships among facts.

Take a position regarding the ethical implications of Laud Humphreys' research in "tearooms."

A researcher is interested in gathering in depth data on the victims of crime.Which type of survey would be most appropriate?

The Census is a type of

What is one of the main steps that is different between a conventional research design and a qualitative research design?

In a______________experiment,subjects are studied in a closed setting so that researchers can maintain as much control as possible over the research.

As a researcher you must decide which population-persons about whom you want to be able to draw conclusions-will be observed or questioned.In______________,every member of an entire population being studied has the same chance of being selected.

Interviews have specific advantages.Which of the following was NOT identified as an advantage of interviews?

Outline the six (6)steps of the "conventional" research model.

Our own personal knowledge and experiences are enough to help us formulate accurate understandings about the world.

Describe the theory and research cycle and explain the deductive and inductive approaches.

Laud Humphreys sought to interview the family,friends,and acquaintances of persons killed in single­car crashes that he thought might have been "autocides."

______________ are persons who provide data for analysis through interviews or questionnaires.

In a hypothesis,the researcher presumes the______________to be caused by another variable.

Define secondary analysis and discuss the strengths and weaknesses identified with it.

A(n)______________is an extended,open-ended interaction between an interviewer and an interviewee.

Why is it important to have "ethics" in sociological research?

Which of the following represents a correct sequence of steps in the "conventional" research model?

The Sociological Perspective

Culture

Socialization

Society,social Structure,and Interaction in Everyday Life

Groups and Organizations

Deviance and Crime

Class and Stratification in the United States

Global Stratification

Race and Ethnicity

Sex,gender,and Sexuality

Aging and Inequality Based on Age

The Economy and Work in Global Perspective

Politics and Government in Global Perspective

Families and Intimate Relationships

Education

Religion

Health,health Care,and Disability

Population and Urbanization

Collective Behavior, social Movements, and Social Change

Filters

Laud Humphreys sought to interview the family,friends,and acquaintances of persons killed in singlecar crashes that he thought might have been "autocides."