Question 1

Describe the theory and research cycle and explain the deductive and inductive approaches.

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The relationship between theory and rese...

Question 2

In a______________experiment,subjects are studied in a closed setting so that researchers can maintain as much control as possible over the research.

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A)  field
B)  laboratory
C)  natural
D)  correlated

Question 3

What is one of the main steps that is different between a conventional research design and a qualitative research design?

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A)  Conventional research is used primarily for hard based sciences.
B)  In a qualitative research design,the researcher begins with a general approach rather than a highly detailed plan.
C)  Only the qualitative design conducts a thorough literature review.
D)  The qualitative design collects data and selects a statistical model.

Question 4

In a hypothesis,the researcher presumes the______________to be caused by another variable.

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A)  independent variable
B)  dependent variable
C)  multiple variable
D)  control variable

Question 5

A(n) ______________is a questionnaire in which the researcher gathers facts or attempts to determine the relationships among facts.

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A)  survey
B)  experiment
C)  case study
D)  content analysis

Question 6

Interviews have specific advantages.Which of the following was NOT identified as an advantage of interviews?

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A)  Interviews are inexpensive to conduct.
B)  They are usually more effective in dealing with complicated issues.
C)  They provide an opportunity for face-to-face communication.
D)  When open-ended questions are used,the researcher may gain new perspectives.

Question 7

The first step in qualitative research involves the researcher:

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A)  beginning with a general approach rather than a highly detailed plan
B)  conducting a literature review
C)  gaining access to people or other resources that may provide data
D)  appropriating funding from a governmental agency

Question 8

As a researcher you must decide which population-persons about whom you want to be able to draw conclusions-will be observed or questioned.In______________,every member of an entire population being studied has the same chance of being selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  random sampling
B)  probability sampling
C)  scattered sampling
D)  rotational sampling

Question 9

Define secondary analysis and discuss the strengths and weaknesses identified with it.

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Secondary analysis occurs when researche...

Question 10

Laud Humphreys sought to interview the family,friends,and acquaintances of persons killed in
single­car crashes that he thought might have been "autocides."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A researcher is interested in gathering in depth data on the victims of crime.Which type of survey would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer assisted telephone survey
B)  mail survey
C)  online survey
D)  face-to-face interview

Question 12

______________ are persons who provide data for analysis through interviews or questionnaires.

Accepted Answer

A)  Observers
B)  Respondents
C)  Pollers
D)  Controllers

Question 13

Take a position regarding the ethical implications of Laud Humphreys' research in "tearooms."

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The following are suggested ar...

Question 14

______________ studies are based on observations that take place at a single point in time;these studies focus on behavior or responses at a specific moment.

Accepted Answer

A)  Latitudinal
B)  Cross-sectional
C)  Longitudinal
D)  Cross-reference

Question 15

Which of the following represents a correct sequence of steps in the "conventional" research model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select and define the research problem,develop the research design,collect and analyze the data,formulate the hypothesis,and draw conclusions and report the findings.
B)  Develop the research design,formulate the hypothesis,select and define the research problem,collect and analyze the data,and draw conclusions and report the findings.
C)  Select and define the research problem,formulate the hypothesis,develop the research design,collect and analyze the data,and draw conclusions and report the findings.
D)  Formulate the hypothesis,select and define the research problem,draw conclusions and report the findings,develop the research design,and collect and analyze the data.

Question 16

Our own personal knowledge and experiences are enough to help us formulate accurate understandings about the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Outline the six (6)steps of the "conventional" research model.

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The "conventional" research model focuse...

Question 18

The Census is a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary data analysis
B)  ethnography
C)  survey
D)  field research

Question 19

Why is it important to have "ethics" in sociological research?

Accepted Answer

The following are suggested areas for st...

Question 20

A(n) ______________is an extended,open-ended interaction between an interviewer and an interviewee.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnography
B)  unstructured interview
C)  structured interview
D)  secondary analysis

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Why is it important to have "ethics" in sociological research?

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Describe the theory and research cycle and explain the deductive and inductive approaches.

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______________ studies are based on observations that take place at a single point in time;these studies focus on behavior or responses at a specific moment.

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Define secondary analysis and discuss the strengths and weaknesses identified with it.

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