👥Sociology MCQs
Sociology MCQs
486 MCQs171
Which of the following was not identified as a major research design ?
Asurveys
Bethnography
Cfield research
Dsecondary research E. experiments
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In order for a variable to be measured, a researcher must provide a (n) ?
Aoperational definition
Bquantitative theorem
Ctheory
Dhypothesis E. scale
173
Of all of the steps in the research process the one that typically takes the most time is_____________?
Aformulating the problem
Bselecting a research method
Cdeveloping a hypothesis
Devaluation of the results E. data collection
174
Max Weber_______________?
Arecognized that it is impossible for scholars to prevent their personal values from influencing their work
Bstressed that researchers had to maintain the confidentiality of their subjects
Cemphasized that under no conditions could a researcher allow his or her personal feelings to influence the interpretation of data
Dall of the above
175
Which one of the following is exposed to an independent variable ?
Athe control groups
Bthe representative group
Cthe experimental group
Dnone of the above
176
Science aims to be both______________?
Aphilosophical and progressive
Bcomplex and against commonsense
Cexperimental and statistical
Dvalid and reliable
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What is meant by reflexivity in sociological research ?
Aresearch findings feed back into society and as a result may change it
Bresearch findings empower the general public making them more confident
Cresearch funders have control over research findings and who has access
Dsociologists learn more about the society they live in
178
Which of these is not an example of a qualitative research method ?
Asurvey research
Bethnography
Cfocus groups
Dbiographical research
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What is the initial element of sociological research ?
Areview the evidence
Bdefine the research problem
Ccreate a research design
Dcarry out a research design
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Laud Humphreys study Tearoom Trade (1970) is an example of______________?
Ahistorical research
Bsurvey research
Cparticipant observation
Dexperimental design