Exam 2: How Sociologists Do Research

What is a variable and what is its relationship to a concept? Illustrate your answer with examples.

What does the textbook example of OTTFFSSENT demonstrate?

Which of the following best distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative?

The whole point of using scientific research methods is to eliminate bias from our observations and arrive at an objective perception of reality.

Fatima meets with Margarita, an immigrant woman without legal status, to discuss a potential research project. Margarita talks about her daily life and how she works without being identified by the authorities. Fatima becomes increasingly angry and frustrated to hear how Margarita was able to come to, and work in, this country without having to go through the costly legal procedures that Fatima's parents experienced. According to the textbook, why should Fatima NOT study Margarita?

Define the basic principles of research ethics and give examples of research procedures that ensure they are being followed.

A researcher decides to measure happiness by the number of times a person smiles each hour. Which statement best describes the relationship between happiness and smiling?

Which of the following is the most common objection of sociologists to removing participants from their natural social settings to a laboratory in experimental research?

Two sociologists studying a new religious movement are concerned that their interpretations are consistent. What issue are the two sociologists concerned about?

Which of the following terms refers to a sociological construct that can have more than one value?

The use of random-digit dialling techniques for telephone interviews has the advantage of including disadvantaged populations in a sample.

What is the most common type of table for displaying survey data?

A researcher decides to use income as a measure of social class position. Which of the following processes is this researcher engaging in?

"Canada should have less inequality." What kind of statement is this?

As sample size increases, so does the likelihood that it reflects the population accurately.

What does a quantitative research process begin with?

How often does Statistics Canada conduct a census?

Compare the insider's and the outsider's viewpoints of social reality, and their role in different approaches to sociological research. Use examples to support your discussion.

Is deception in research ever permissible? Illustrate your answer with research examples.

What are the main ethical considerations of research? Give an example of each.