Question 1

The theory chosen by researchers often determines the method used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

_________ studies are concerned with the intent of those who formulated a legal rule or policy,whether or not a legal rule was responsible for the change,knowledge of a law by its interpreters,and the spillover effect.

Accepted Answer

A)   Research
B)   Impact
C)   Before-and-after
D)   One-shot
E)   Hybrid B

Question 3

According to 2010 survey research conducted on hate crimes,those targeted at sexual minorities were more likely to be violent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Briefly outline the possible research approaches that can be used for measuring impact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly outline the possible research approaches that...

Question 5

A limitation of the _______ method is its non-applicability to large-scale social settings.

Accepted Answer

A)   participant observation
B)   survey
C)   historical
D)   life-histories
E)   observational

Question 6

Verifying for internal consistency within historical research refers to the consistency with empirical research and other documents,or both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Observation is best suited for studies of particular groups and the social processes within those groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All but which one of the responses below is typical of the difficulties inherent in sociological research?

Accepted Answer

A)   It may be prohibitively expensive.
B)   It may take years to complete.
C)   There are ethical considerations (i.e., do no harm to respondents) .
D)   There are legal considerations (i.e., access issues due to privacy) .
E)   Most sociologists are employed in a university where research is devalued.

Question 9

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the four sociological research methods outlined in your text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the...

Question 10

If you were to design a study to determine the level of student cheating at the first-year university level,what would be the preferred method(s)of investigation? What challenges would you expect to face?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you were to design a study...

Question 11

Mock trials are an example of which type of research method?

Accepted Answer

A)   participant observation
B)   survey
C)   historical
D)   life-histories
E)   observational

Question 12

One serious problem in sociology with experimental research in law is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)   barriers to gaining access (i.e., incarceration) 
B)   the absence of control groups
C)   issues of confidentiality and privacy
D)   economic considerations (i.e., prohibitive costs) 
E)   obtaining consent from potential respondents

Question 13

Which province was the first in Canada to adopt the no-fault policy compensation scheme for harm caused by auto accidents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ontario
B)   Quebec
C)   Alberta
D)   Manitoba
E)   Saskatchewan

Question 14

According to 2010 survey research conducted on hate crimes,the most common religiously motivated hate crime in Canada is against Islam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ________ method requires that researchers rely solely on a person's reporting of life experiences relevant to the research interest,with minimal commentary.

Accepted Answer

A)   participant observation
B)   survey
C)   historical
D)   life-histories
E)   observational

Question 16

In 2010,_______ hate crimes were reported to police in Canada,with ____ as the majority motivator.

Accepted Answer

A)   1401; race
B)   1201; religion
C)   2010; sexual orientation
D)   2475; national or ethnic origin
E)   Hate crimes are not isolated as a stand-alone crime under the Canadian Criminal Code.

Question 17

Policies that may have effects on groups or situations other than those intended are known in evaluative research as latent results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Life histories are often part of ethnographic reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If investigators want to study norms,rules,and status in a particular group,surveys are the best method of data collection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A consideration of evaluative studies that would be most troubling for a sociologist would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   manipulation of results for one's own purpose
B)   failure to utilize the results
C)   media reports that misrepresent the research findings
D)   backlash from policymakers who disagree with the findings

Exam 9: Researching Law in Society

The theory chosen by researchers often determines the method used.

_________ studies are concerned with the intent of those who formulated a legal rule or policy,whether or not a legal rule was responsible for the change,knowledge of a law by its interpreters,and the spillover effect.

According to 2010 survey research conducted on hate crimes,those targeted at sexual minorities were more likely to be violent.

Briefly outline the possible research approaches that can be used for measuring impact.

A limitation of the _______ method is its non-applicability to large-scale social settings.

Verifying for internal consistency within historical research refers to the consistency with empirical research and other documents,or both.

Observation is best suited for studies of particular groups and the social processes within those groups.

All but which one of the responses below is typical of the difficulties inherent in sociological research?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the four sociological research methods outlined in your text.

If you were to design a study to determine the level of student cheating at the first-year university level,what would be the preferred method(s)of investigation? What challenges would you expect to face?

Mock trials are an example of which type of research method?

One serious problem in sociology with experimental research in law is ______________.

Which province was the first in Canada to adopt the no-fault policy compensation scheme for harm caused by auto accidents?

According to 2010 survey research conducted on hate crimes,the most common religiously motivated hate crime in Canada is against Islam.

The ________ method requires that researchers rely solely on a person's reporting of life experiences relevant to the research interest,with minimal commentary.

In 2010,___ hate crimes were reported to police in Canada,with as the majority motivator.

Policies that may have effects on groups or situations other than those intended are known in evaluative research as latent results.

Life histories are often part of ethnographic reports.

If investigators want to study norms,rules,and status in a particular group,surveys are the best method of data collection.

A consideration of evaluative studies that would be most troubling for a sociologist would be which of the following?