Sociology Unit 2 Section 1

Which research method normally results in qualitative data?

• survey

• secondary analysis

• case study

• experiment

Why is it harder to do experiments in sociology?

• It is not fun

• It goes against ethics

• it is hard

• Sociologists do not like them

What is the most used research method in sociology?

• survey

• secondary analysis

• experiment

• case study

What is the name of a sample who more accurately represents the whole population called?

• small population

• big population

• sample

• representative sample

What are the 4 research methods most used in sociology? Check ALL that apply

• Secondary analysis

• Longitudinal

• Survey

• Case study

• Experiment

A specific group you want to study is called the _________________.

Which of the following questions is an open-ended question?

• How does this make you feel?

• Are you a boy or girl?

• How old are you?

• On a scale of 1-5, how much do you enjoy sociology?

Secondary analysis results in what type of data?

• qualitative

• quantitative

Survey research results in what type of data?

• quantitative

• qualitative

Experiments result in what type of data?

• qualitative

• quantitative