Question 1

Much of feminist theory has foundations in the functionalist perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Marx, the proletariat owned the means of production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The statement, "People who have more than 12 years of education and who own a personal computer are more likely to use online dating services than those who have less than 12 years of education and who do not own a personal computer" is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothesis 
B)  Theory 
C)  Empirical test 
D)  Method 
A)  Hypothesis 
B)  Theory 
C)  Empirical test 
D)  Method

Question 4

According to the principles of symbolic interactionism, symbols not only allow relationships to exist, they also allow society to exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A spurious relationship occurs between two variables when:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no correlation. 
B)  There is a casual relationship. 
C)  The two variables are statistically correlated, but not causally related. 
D)  Two or more variables are found to be unrelated. 
A)  There is no correlation. 
B)  There is a casual relationship. 
C)  The two variables are statistically correlated, but not causally related. 
D)  Two or more variables are found to be unrelated.

Question 6

Secondary analysis uses existing data already collected in other studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Educated guesses based on theories but not yet scientifically tested are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypotheses 
B)  Levels of analysis 
C)  Empirical knowledge 
D)  Micro-level theories 
A)  Hypotheses 
B)  Levels of analysis 
C)  Empirical knowledge 
D)  Micro-level theories

Question 8

Which of the following steps is not a part of the study of the sociological world?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deciding how to collect the data 
B)  Drawing conclusions and suggesting future research 
C)  Using statistical models to understand behavior 
D)  Isolating a problem to be examined 
A)  Deciding how to collect the data 
B)  Drawing conclusions and suggesting future research 
C)  Using statistical models to understand behavior 
D)  Isolating a problem to be examined

Question 9

Explain the statement, "Science is rooted in objectivity." Include the ways that sociologists can ensure that they are being as objective as possible.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Science is rooted in obje

Question 10

Research methods work in tandem with sociological theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Meso-level analysis focuses on institutions, large organizations, and ethnic communities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Functional theory assumes that all parts of the social world work together to make the whole society run smoothly and harmoniously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sociology has its modern roots in the ideas of 13th-century social, political, and religious philosophers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Alexa and Eduardo want to do a sociological study of working mothers in Brazil. Alexa wants to begin with some general theories about working moms in Brazil, and then make hypotheses based on those theories. Eduardo prefers to collect data first by interviewing a representative sample of working Brazilian mothers, and then formulate a theory to explain their findings. In this example, Alexa prefers to use _________, while Eduardo would rather use __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning 
B)  deducting reasoning, inductive reasoning 
C)  planning techniques, conceptual techniques 
D)  conceptual techniques, planning techniques 
A)  inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning 
B)  deducting reasoning, inductive reasoning 
C)  planning techniques, conceptual techniques 
D)  conceptual techniques, planning techniques

Question 15

The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the ________ and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nobles, peasants 
B)  bourgeoisie, proletariat 
C)  upper class, lower class 
D)  civilized, barbarians 
A)  nobles, peasants 
B)  bourgeoisie, proletariat 
C)  upper class, lower class 
D)  civilized, barbarians

Question 16

The primary difference between Karl Marx and W. E. B. Du Bois is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Marx argued for social improvement while Du Bois did not. 
B)  Marx was college educated but Du Bois was not. 
C)  Marx saw conflict in his society as between the "haves" and the "have-nots" while Du Bois saw conflict in his society as based on race, not class. 
D)  Marx argued that religion was the main source of conflict in his society while Du Bois saw religion as the primary solution for reducing inequality. 
A)  Marx argued for social improvement while Du Bois did not. 
B)  Marx was college educated but Du Bois was not. 
C)  Marx saw conflict in his society as between the "haves" and the "have-nots" while Du Bois saw conflict in his society as based on race, not class. 
D)  Marx argued that religion was the main source of conflict in his society while Du Bois saw religion as the primary solution for reducing inequality.

Question 17

One critique that structural functionalism and conflict theory share is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Neglect the micro level 
B)  Neglect the macro level 
C)  Ignore stability in society 
D)  Ignore turmoil in society 
A)  Neglect the micro level 
B)  Neglect the macro level 
C)  Ignore stability in society 
D)  Ignore turmoil in society

Question 18

George Herbert Mead is prominently identified with the symbolic interaction perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Conflict theory states:

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict is inevitable in society. 
B)  Social change is desirable. 
C)  The strong exert their values over the weak. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Conflict is inevitable in society. 
B)  Social change is desirable. 
C)  The strong exert their values over the weak. 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

All of the following led to the rise of sociology except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The French Revolution 
B)  European imperialism 
C)  Advances in the natural sciences 
D)  Widespread deaths in Europe from the Bubonic plague 
A)  The French Revolution 
B)  European imperialism 
C)  Advances in the natural sciences 
D)  Widespread deaths in Europe from the Bubonic plague

Much of feminist theory has foundations in the functionalist perspective.

According to Marx, the proletariat owned the means of production.

The statement, "People who have more than 12 years of education and who own a personal computer are more likely to use online dating services than those who have less than 12 years of education and who do not own a personal computer" is a:

According to the principles of symbolic interactionism, symbols not only allow relationships to exist, they also allow society to exist.

A spurious relationship occurs between two variables when:

Secondary analysis uses existing data already collected in other studies.

Educated guesses based on theories but not yet scientifically tested are known as:

Which of the following steps is not a part of the study of the sociological world?

Explain the statement, "Science is rooted in objectivity." Include the ways that sociologists can ensure that they are being as objective as possible.

Research methods work in tandem with sociological theories.

Meso-level analysis focuses on institutions, large organizations, and ethnic communities.

Functional theory assumes that all parts of the social world work together to make the whole society run smoothly and harmoniously.

Sociology has its modern roots in the ideas of 13th-century social, political, and religious philosophers.

The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the and the .

The primary difference between Karl Marx and W. E. B. Du Bois is that:

One critique that structural functionalism and conflict theory share is that they:

George Herbert Mead is prominently identified with the symbolic interaction perspective.

Conflict theory states:

All of the following led to the rise of sociology except:

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famous or Rages and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Gender Stratification: Shehe Who Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Medicine: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth

The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference

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Exam 2: Examining the Social World: How Do We Know

Much of feminist theory has foundations in the functionalist perspective.

According to Marx, the proletariat owned the means of production.

The statement, "People who have more than 12 years of education and who own a personal computer are more likely to use online dating services than those who have less than 12 years of education and who do not own a personal computer" is a:

According to the principles of symbolic interactionism, symbols not only allow relationships to exist, they also allow society to exist.

A spurious relationship occurs between two variables when:

Secondary analysis uses existing data already collected in other studies.

Educated guesses based on theories but not yet scientifically tested are known as:

Which of the following steps is not a part of the study of the sociological world?

Explain the statement, "Science is rooted in objectivity." Include the ways that sociologists can ensure that they are being as objective as possible.

Research methods work in tandem with sociological theories.

Meso-level analysis focuses on institutions, large organizations, and ethnic communities.

Functional theory assumes that all parts of the social world work together to make the whole society run smoothly and harmoniously.

Sociology has its modern roots in the ideas of 13th-century social, political, and religious philosophers.

The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the ________ and the ________.

The primary difference between Karl Marx and W. E. B. Du Bois is that:

One critique that structural functionalism and conflict theory share is that they:

George Herbert Mead is prominently identified with the symbolic interaction perspective.

Conflict theory states:

All of the following led to the rise of sociology except:

Sociology: a Unique Way to View the World

Society and Culture: Hardward and Software of Our Social World

Socialization: Becoming Human and Humane

Interaction, Groups, and Organizations: Connections That Work

Deviance and Social Control: Sickos, Freaks, and Folks Like Us

Stratification: Rich and Famous or Rages and Famine

Race and Ethnic Group Stratefication: Beyond We and They

Gender Stratification: Shehe Who Goes First

Family: Partner Taking, People Making, and Contract Breaking

Education: What Are We Learning

Religion: the Meaning of Sacred Meaning

Politics and Economics: Penetrating Power and Privilege

Medicine: an Anatomy of Health and Illness

Population and Urbanization: Living on Spaceship Earth

The Process of Change: Can We Make a Difference

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The titles Karl Marx used to describe the two classes in society were the and the .