Misc.Research Methods
Theories & PerspectivesSociology 101Key
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A sociologist who focuses on how supply and
demand impacts societal groups is studying which
social science?
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Use of the sociological imagination allows for a
connection between _________________
and_________________
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Max Weber employed a concept based around a set of essential characteristics
existing for a part of society. This concept is referred to as
the ___________
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FINAL QUESTION
Use of __________________ would allow an individual to make a connection between the Civil Rights Era and an individual who is offended by a racist joke told in an office setting
This sociological perspective is one that is focused around everyday aspects of social life and studies tend to focus on
small groups
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The unintended consequence of an action taken by a
structure (group) of society is referred to as…
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In an experimental study designed to determine
how negative reinforcement impacts kindergarten student’s
behavior, the independent variable is…
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Which research method allows for the
manipulation of variables in order to determine
cause and effect?
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In an experiment studying the effect of a new medication on
intelligence.
•100 individuals are divided into two groups
– 50 given the medication– 50 are given a placebo
The group receiving the placebo is the ________________
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Which of the following is an unethical action taken by a
researcher?
A.Conducting a survey of only males
B.Misleading an individual regarding the reason for your presence
C.Conducting an experiment on a group of pregnant women
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If one wishes to avoid the guinea-pig effect, which type of research method would be best to study an
individual/group?
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Durkheim’s studies in suicide rates led to what
determination about individuals with fewer
social ties?
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