Question 1

Close-ended questions are used in _____ research.
A)content analysis
B)survey
C)secondary data analysis
D)intensive interviewing

Accepted Answer

Close-ended questions are commonly used in survey research where participants are asked to choose from a set of predetermined response options. Content analysis, secondary data analysis, and intensive interviewing may also use close-ended questions, but they are not as common as in survey research.

Question 2

The data collection method in which researchers evaluate information gathered from sources such as news articles,television shows,or magazine ads is called
A)field research.
B)content analysis.
C)a survey.
D)secondary data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Content analysis involves evaluating and interpreting information from various sources such as news articles, television shows, or magazine ads. Field research involves collecting new data through observations or experiments, surveys involve directly asking people for information, and secondary data analysis involves studying existing data collected by others.

Question 3

Sammy noticed that her test grades were better when she attended classes.She decided to create a study to see if there was a relationship between class attendance and test performance.In what aspect of the social research process has Sammy engaged?
A)finding patterns in everyday life
B)collecting empirical data
C)providing transparency in methods
D)reporting provisional knowledge

Accepted Answer

Sammy is observing patterns in her own life (noticing a correlation between her class attendance and test grades) and is considering studying this relationship further, which is the initial step in the social research process.

Question 4

Which term is used to describe data that represents different values?
A)facts
B)sample
C)figures
D)variables

Accepted Answer

Variables are data that can take on different values. Facts refer to information that is considered true, sample refers to a subset of a population being studied, and figures refer to numerical data presented in a visual format.

Question 5

What does it mean for a sociologist to report provisional knowledge?
A)The findings represent the truth about the study from the data collected.
B)The findings represent the truth about what sociologists know about the topic.
C)The findings are subject to change with the discovery of new information.
D)The findings are temporary and based on early data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Reporting provisional knowledge means that the findings are subject to change with the discovery of new information. This recognizes that sociological research is an ongoing process and that new information may lead to revised understandings of a topic. It also highlights the importance of being transparent about the limitations of current knowledge and the need for continued research.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a role theory plays in the research process?
A)It can help identify topics to study.
B)It assists researchers in understanding patterns in their data.
C)It aids in understanding how unrelated topics are connected.
D)It can help identify the research methods to conduct a study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 7

Mahmoud found that unemployed young men are more likely to engage in deviant activities than employed young men.What is the independent variable?
A)unemployment
B)employment
C)employment status
D)deviant behaviors

Accepted Answer

The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable. In this case, "employment status" (which encompasses both unemployment and employment) is the variable being manipulated or considered to see its effect on deviant behaviors, making it the independent variable.

Question 8

When completing her research on the reasons why couples make the decision to live together,Lavonne included a section in her report that described the data she collected and how she reached her conclusions.What aspect of social research is she conducting?
A)finding patterns in everyday life
B)collecting empirical data
C)providing transparency in methods
D)reporting provisional knowledge

Accepted Answer

Lavonne is providing transparency in her methods by including a section in her report that describes the data she collected and how she reached her conclusions.

Question 9

Amelie used data collected by the United States Census Bureau to study changes in family size over the past 100 years.What kind of research is she conducting?
A)survey
B)secondary data analysis
C)experiment
D)content analysis

Accepted Answer

Amelie is using data that was already collected by the United States Census Bureau, so she is conducting a secondary data analysis.

Question 10

Laud was interested in what type of men engaged in anonymous homosexual sex in public places.He spent time in a public bathroom where men engaged in sex with other men and secretly observed the types of men who visited the bathroom.What kind of research was he conducting?
A)intensive interviewing
B)content analysis
C)field research
D)secondary data analysis

Accepted Answer

Laud was conducting field research by observing patterns and behaviors of men who visited a public bathroom for anonymous homosexual sex. This involved direct participation and observation in the natural setting of the behavior being studied. Intensive interviewing refers to a more structured and in-depth form of collecting data through interviews with individual participants, content analysis involves analyzing media or communication materials, and secondary data analysis involves analyzing data that have already been collected and published.

Question 11

Suriya designed a study to see if study sessions increased her students' performance on exams.She assigned only half of her class to participate in a study session before an exam.What kind of research is she conducting?
A)survey
B)field research
C)experiment
D)intensive interviewing

Accepted Answer

Suriya is conducting an experiment because she is manipulating an independent variable (study sessions) and observing the effects on a dependent variable (students' exam performance) in a controlled setting.

Question 12

Qualitative data and quantitative data are examples of
A)finding patterns in everyday life.
B)empirical evidence.
C)transparency.
D)reporting provisional knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative and quantitative data are both forms of empirical evidence, meaning they are based on observation or experience rather than theory. Empirical evidence is important in scientific research as it provides concrete support for hypotheses and helps to establish the reliability and validity of findings. Options A, C, and D are not accurate descriptors of qualitative and quantitative data specifically.

Question 13

What term describes when researchers share how they collected and analyzed their data?
A)methodology
B)transparency
C)lucidity
D)explanation of data

Accepted Answer

Transparency is the term used to describe when researchers share how they collected and analyzed their data, making the process clear and open to others.

Question 14

What kind of research involves the analysis of data that one did not collect oneself?
A)secondary data analysis
B)survey
C)content analysis
D)experiment

Accepted Answer

Secondary data analysis involves the analysis of data that has been collected by someone else. This could include data from government agencies, academic research institutions, or private companies. The researcher may use this data to test a hypothesis or answer a research question.

Question 15

What data-gathering technique includes focus groups?
A)field research
B)intensive interviewing
C)content analysis
D)survey

Accepted Answer

The answer of What data-gathering technique includes focus groups?
A)field research
B)intensive...

Question 16

The two key aspects of social research are theory and
A)data.
B)patterns.
C)transparency.
D)knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Theory is the foundation of social research as it provides a framework for understanding and interpreting data. Data, in turn, is collected through various methods such as surveys, interviews, and observational studies to test and support theories. Therefore, data is an important component of social research, but it is secondary to the role of theory.

Question 17

Julie works for Knowledge Works,a company that calls individuals in the United States and asks them closed-ended questions about their knowledge of different social policies.What kind of research is she conducting?
A)focus group
B)intensive interviewing
C)content analysis
D)survey

Accepted Answer

Julie is conducting a survey, which involves asking closed-ended questions to a sample of the population to gather data on their knowledge of social policies.

Question 18

In what data collection technique does the researcher ask open-ended questions to participants and record their responses for analysis?
A)field research
B)experiment
C)survey
D)intensive interview

Accepted Answer

This data collection technique is known as intensive interview or in-depth interview. The researcher asks open-ended questions and records detailed responses from the participants for further analysis. Intensive interviews are often used in qualitative research to gain a deeper understanding of a participant's experiences, perceptions, and perspectives. Field research involves direct observation of social phenomena in their natural setting. Experiments involve manipulating variables to observe their effects on outcomes. Surveys involve standardized questions with pre-determined response categories. While all of these techniques can be useful in research, only intensive interviews involve asking open-ended questions for analysis.

Question 19

The term that describes scholars' gathering and evaluation of data is
A)research methods.
B)field methods.
C)applied research.
D)basic research.

Accepted Answer

Research methods describe the techniques used to gather and analyze data for research purposes. Field methods typically refer to the specific techniques used in data collection for research conducted in natural settings. Applied research refers to the practical application of research findings, while basic research refers to research conducted for the purpose of advancing scientific knowledge without necessarily having immediate practical applications. Therefore, the most appropriate term to describe scholars' gathering and evaluation of data is research methods.

Question 20

Rebekkah collected advertisements for beauty products from popular women's magazines.She systematically analyzed the images in order to study how gender was represented.What kind of research is she conducting?
A)experiment
B)survey
C)secondary data analysis
D)content analysis

Accepted Answer

Rebekkah is conducting content analysis by systematically analyzing the images in the advertisements in order to study how gender is represented.

Quiz 2: Understanding the Research Process

Close-ended questions are used in _____ research.

The data collection method in which researchers evaluate information gathered from sources such as news articles,television shows,or magazine ads is called

Sammy noticed that her test grades were better when she attended classes.She decided to create a study to see if there was a relationship between class attendance and test performance.In what aspect of the social research process has Sammy engaged?

Which term is used to describe data that represents different values?

What does it mean for a sociologist to report provisional knowledge?

Which of the following is NOT a role theory plays in the research process?

Mahmoud found that unemployed young men are more likely to engage in deviant activities than employed young men.What is the independent variable?

When completing her research on the reasons why couples make the decision to live together,Lavonne included a section in her report that described the data she collected and how she reached her conclusions.What aspect of social research is she conducting?

Amelie used data collected by the United States Census Bureau to study changes in family size over the past 100 years.What kind of research is she conducting?

Laud was interested in what type of men engaged in anonymous homosexual sex in public places.He spent time in a public bathroom where men engaged in sex with other men and secretly observed the types of men who visited the bathroom.What kind of research was he conducting?

Suriya designed a study to see if study sessions increased her students' performance on exams.She assigned only half of her class to participate in a study session before an exam.What kind of research is she conducting?

Qualitative data and quantitative data are examples of

What term describes when researchers share how they collected and analyzed their data?

What kind of research involves the analysis of data that one did not collect oneself?

What data-gathering technique includes focus groups?

The two key aspects of social research are theory and

Julie works for Knowledge Works,a company that calls individuals in the United States and asks them closed-ended questions about their knowledge of different social policies.What kind of research is she conducting?

In what data collection technique does the researcher ask open-ended questions to participants and record their responses for analysis?

The term that describes scholars' gathering and evaluation of data is

Rebekkah collected advertisements for beauty products from popular women's magazines.She systematically analyzed the images in order to study how gender was represented.What kind of research is she conducting?