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Sociology Midterm Chapter 2
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1Which of the following terms is used to describe a systematic, organized series of steps that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem?
- Ascientific method
- Bsocial science
- Cexperiment
- Dvalue neutrality
2What is commonly the second step in the scientific method?
- Adefining the problem
- Bselecting the research design
- Creviewing the literature
- Dcollecting and analyzing data
3If you were interested in studying the relationship between the date and acquaintance rape victims and the characteristics of the rapist, your first step would be to
- Areview the literature on date and acquaintance rape
- Bdefine the problem
- Ccreate a hypothesis
- Dchoose a research design
4After a sociologist reviews the literature, what is the next step in the process?
- Adefine the problem
- Bgenerate ideas for future research
- Ccreate a hypothesis
- Dchoose a research design
5Sociologists conduct a "review of the literature" to
- Arefine the problem under study
- Bclarify possible techniques to be used in collecting data
- Celiminate or reduce the number of avoidable mistakes they make
- Dall these answers are correct
6An operational definition is
- AA speculative statement about the relationship between two variables
- Bthe extent to which a measure provides consistent results
- Can explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept
- Da relationship between two variables whereby a change in one coincides with a change in the other
7A speculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables is known as a
- Acorrelation
- Bhypothesis
- Csample
- Dresearch design
8A variable is
- Aa measurable trait or characteristic that is subject to change under different conditions
- Bthe extent to which a measure provides consistent results
- Cthe unintended influence that observers or experimenters can have on their subjects
- Da speculative statement about the relationship between two traits
9Income, religion, race, gender, and marital status can all be examples of
- Aindexes
- Bscales
- Cvariables
- Doperational definitions
10The variable that is hypothesized to cause or influence another variable is referred to by social scientists as a(n)
- Aindependent variable
- Bdependent variable
- Cspurious variable
- Doperational variable
11In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the independent variable is called the
- Aexperimental group
- Brepresentative group
- Cstudy group
- Dcontrol group
12A researcher finds that those who have children at a young age are significantly more likely to have lower levels of education as a result of early childbearing. This would be an example of
- Aa hypothesis
- Ba correlation
- Ccasual logic
- Dan effect
13The relationship between a condition or a variable and a particular consequence, with one event leading to the other, is known as
- Aobservation
- Bcasual logic
- Ca correlation
- Dan index
14The statement "Eating fewer fats and carbohydrates will lead to weight loss" is an example of
- Acasual logic
- Ba dependent variable
- Can independent variable
- Da cross tabulation
15The relationship between two variables whereby a change in one coincides with a change in the other is known as a(n)
- Aindex
- Bcorrelation
- Coperational definition
- Dscale
16In which type of sample does each member of the entire population being studied have the same chance of being selected?
- Arandom sample
- Bquota sample
- Cindex sample
- DRoper sample
17A research measure that provides consistent results is considered
- Avalid
- Breliable
- Can index
- Da scale
18Validity refers to
- Athe provision of consistent results
- Bindependent, rather than dependent, variables
- Cthe accurate measurement of the phenomenon under study
- Dthe ethical standards that are followed by sociologists
19A research design is a(n)
- Aexplanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept
- Bspeculative statement about the relationship between two or more variables
- Cindicator of attitudes, behavior, or characteristics of people or organizations
- Ddetailed plan or method for scientifically obtaining data
20A study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, that provides sociologists with information concerning how people think or act is known as
- Aobservation research
- Ba survey
- Csecondary analysis
- Dan experiment
21Ethnography is the most common form of ________ research, which relies on what is seen in the field and in naturalistic settings more than it does on statistical data
- Aquantitative
- Bqualitative
- Cobservational
- Dexperimental
22When a researcher collects information about a group through direct involvement and inspection, this is known as
- Aa survey
- Bobservation
- Csecondary analysis
- Dan experiment
23An artificially created situation that allows the researcher to manipulate variables and to introduce control variables is known as a(n)
- Asurvey
- Bexperiment
- Creplication
- Dresearch design
24What term do sociologists use to describe the phenomenon whereby subjects deviate from their typical behavior because they realize they are under observation?
- Athe control group effect
- Bthe spurious effect
- Cthe Hawthorne effect
- Dskewing
25Secondary analysis includes a variety of research techniques that use
- Aquestionnaires and interviews
- Bparticipant observation
- Cpublicly accessible information and data, or data collected by another
- Dcontrol groups
26Which of the following sociologists conducted an examination of suicide using secondary analysis?
- AMax Weber
- BEmile Durkheim
- CJane Poulsen
- DWilliam F. Whyte
27Which of the following existing data sources is used most frequently for sociological research?
- Acensus data
- Bscientific records
- Cpersonal journals
- Dnewspapers
28Which of the following is used to show a portion of 100?
- Amean
- Bmode
- Cmedian
- Dpercentage
29The number calculated by adding a series of values and then dividing by the number of values is referred to as the
- Amean
- Bmode
- Cmedian
- Dpercentage
30The single most common value in a series of scores is referred to as the
- Amean
- Bmode
- Cmedian
- Dpercentage
31The midpoint or number that divides a series of values into two groups of equal numbers of values is referred to as the
- Amean
- Bmode
- Cmedian
- Dpercentage
32What is a popular form of summary many sociologists utilize to quickly and clearly show a relationship between two variables?
- Across-tabulation
- Bmedian
- Cmode
- Dmean
33The code of ethics for the discipline of sociology was developed by
- AMax Weber
- Bthe US Department of Education
- Cthe American Association of University Professors
- Dthe American Sociological Association
34Which of the following is included in the code of ethics for sociology?
- Amaintaining confidentiality
- Bobjectivity and integrity in research
- Cprotection of research subjects from personal harm
- DAll these answers are correct
35"Value neutrality" in social science research was initially called for by
- AEmile Durkheim
- BWEB DuBois
- CMax Weber
- DWilliam Zellner
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