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Sociology

Test 2

TermDefinition
The scientific study of social behavior and human groups. Sociology
What are the six steps to the scientific method? Define the problem, review the literature, formulate the hypothesis, select the research design, collect and analyze the data, and developing the conclusion.
What are the four major research designs? Survey, ethnography, experimental, and existing sources
which of the following terms is used to describe a systematic organized series of steps that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem? Scientific Method
Which of the following is the second step of the scientific method? Review the literature
After a sociologist reviews the literature what is the next step in the process To formulate a hypothesis
an operational definition is An explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough to allow a researcher to measure the concept.
What is a variable? Is a measurable trade of characteristics that is subject to change under different conditions.
The variable that is hypothesized, to cause or influence another variable is referred to by social sciences as Independent variable
The relationship between a condition or a variable, and a particular consequence, with one event leading to the other is known as causal logic
A researcher finds that those who have children at a young age are significantly more likely to have lower levels of education because of early child bearing this would be an example of correlation
Validity refers to The degree to which a measure or scale truly reflects the phenomenon being studied.
Regina wants to study the homeless in her town in order to do so she lives at a homeless shelter for a month, during this time she does everything that the women she is studying do and tells no one of her true identity this method is Participant observation
Most sociologic research uses _______ as a source of information. People
Why was Rich Gorsey a doctrine student at the university of Washington in 1993 placed under arrest? Preserving the confidentiality of a source involving his research
Which of the following has continuously perpetuated a highly sexualized environment. Mass media
Which of the following statement is true of cell phone users There is a high proportion of non-adults
When a sociologist actually joins a group for a period to get a accurate sense of how it operates the technique is called Participation observation
Which of the following existing data sources is used most frequently for sociological research Census data
Sociologist developed the national health and social life survey in (NHSLS ) to better understand the sexual practices of adults in the United States. NHSLS
Using statistics definitions Percentage, mean, mode, and median
Quantitative research Research that collects and reports data primarily in numerical form.
Qualitative research Research that relies on what is seen in field and naturalistic settings and often focuses on small groups and communities rather than own large groups or whole nations.
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