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Sociology: Chap 2

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The first step in any sociological research project is to... Defining the problem
An explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept is a(n)... Operational Definition
The variable hypothesized to cause or influence another is called the... Independent variable
A correlation exists when... c. a change in one variable coincides with a change in another variable.
Through which type of research technique does a sociologist ensure that data are statistically representative of the population being studied? sampling
A researcher can obtain a higher response rate by using which type of survey? an interview
Whyte moved into a low-income town. 4 yrs, he was a member of the “corner boys” that he describes in Street Corner Society. His goal was to gain greater insight into the comm established by these men. What type of research technique did Whyte use? participation observation, or ethnography
When sociologists want to study a possible cause-and-effect relationship, they may engage in what kind of research technique? experiment
Émile Durkheim’s statistical analysis of suicide was an example of what kind of research technique? secondary analysis
Unlike the typical citizen, the sociologist has a commitment to use the ______________________ method in studying society. scientific
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