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QUIZ_ Research Methods

E. Donnelly 10 Fragen

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  1. 1A statement of the relationship between two variables is called:
    1. Aa concept
    2. Ban inference
    3. Ca hypothesis
    4. Dan operational definition
  2. 2If research clearly established that “study time determines the grades that a student earns,” grades are the _____ variable.
    1. Aindependent
    2. Bdependent
    3. Ccontrol
    4. Dintervening
  3. 3The research method where researchers collect data by systematically observing people in their natural surroundings is called _______ research.
    1. Asurvey
    2. Bcontent analysis
    3. Chistorical analysis
    4. Dparticipant observation
  4. 4Three researchers wish to test the effects of playing soft music during an exam on the test performance of their sociology students. They conduct an experiment in which one test-taking class hears music and another does not. In experimental terms, the class hearing the music is called:
    1. Athe placebo
    2. Bthe control group
    3. Cthe experimental group
    4. Dthe dependent variable
  5. 5___________ is a way of measuring by examining the cultural artifacts such as newspapers, magazines, TV programs or popular music.
    1. Aparticipant observation
    2. Bcontent analysis
    3. Csurvey
    4. Dcontrolled experiment
  6. 6Which of the following steps comes first in sociological research?
    1. Ato develop a research question
    2. Bto decide how to proceed with your investigation via a research design
    3. Cto develop a hypothesis
    4. Dto collect the data
  7. 7When sociologists conduct surveys or engage in participant observation they are gathering _____
    1. Aprimary data
    2. Bsecondary data
    3. Cbackground data
    4. Dexperimental data
  8. 8Compared to survey research, participant observation creates a greater risk that
    1. Athe research is not measuring what it is designed to
    2. Bthe researcher may be subjective in their interpretations.
    3. Cthe results will not be easily understood by other researchers.
    4. Dthe research process is too systematic.
  9. 9Controlled experiments are highly focused ways of collecting data and are especially useful for determining _____.
    1. Arespondent opinions
    2. Bqualitative information
    3. Ccause and effect
    4. Dsubjective understandings
  10. 10__________________ allows for interpretation and nuance in what people say and do and thus can provide an in-depth look at a particular social behavior.
    1. Aquantitative research
    2. Bqualitative research
    3. Csurvey research
    4. Dcontent analysis

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Research Methods in Sociology
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