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Quiz by A McDaniel, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by A McDaniel
over 6 years ago
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Question 1
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According to the text, Sociology is a science because
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The goal of sociology is to predict and explain human behavior
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its subject matter includes the investigation of society
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the phenomena sociologists study are fixed and predictable
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the discipline uses a scientific methodology
Question 2
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The ultimate goal of the social sciences is to produce an accumulating body of reliable knowledge enabling us to:
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explain, predict, and understand.
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explain, manipulate, and dominate.
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predict, understand, and manipulate.
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predict, understand, and control.
Question 3
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A scientific explanation that is based upon probabilistic generalization is a(n) _____ explanation
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inductive
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supernatural
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deductive
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probabilistic
Question 4
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According to the text, concepts:
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are abstract representations of phenomena.
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are particular to social (versus natural) science.
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can only be defined by other concepts.
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are not essential to research design.
Question 5
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A model is defined as a(n)
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a compact summary or likeness of something.
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ad-hoc classificatory system.
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actual phenomenon observed in the world
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none of these answers are accurate
Question 6
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To which of the following does this definition apply? "A set of procedures that describes the activities one should perform in order to establish empirically the existence or degree of existence of a phenomenon described by a concept."
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conceptual
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operational
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ostensive
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scientific
Question 7
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Which statement is an appropriate issue for empirical investigation?
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Is blue a nicer color than green?
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Is Impressionism the most advanced form of art?
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Will Western civilization disappear?
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Are individual preferences for the color blue related to socioeconomic status?
Question 8
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A dependent variable is one that:
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the researcher wishes to explain.
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must be controlled in the interest of validity.
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explains change in other variables.
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the researcher depends upon.
Question 9
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The Milgram experiment drew criticism on ethical grounds because:
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the participants were initially deceived about the true purpose of the research.
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the participants were told too much about true purpose of the research.
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the "learners" were financially penalized in the course of the study.
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some respondents were hospitalized as a result of their participation in the research.
Question 10
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(Select all that apply) Asking individuals whether they wish to participate in a research project reflects:
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the right of self-determination
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informed consent.
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voluntarism.
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none of these answers are correct.
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