sociological research methods

Which of the following are examples of variables in research?

• Age

• Education

• Gender

• Occupation

Which of the following topics are included in census data?

• Martial status

• Education

• Race

• Occupation

A representative sample is

• a sample that inaccurately

  reflects the characteristics of

  the population as a whole

• a sample that somewhat accurately

  reflects the characteristics of

  the population as a whole

• a sample that accurately

  reflects the characteristics of

  the population as a whole

• a sample that accurately

  reflects the characteristics of

  the population partially

This research tool includes surveys and pre-collected data.

• Qualitative research methods

• Quantitative research methods

Population is

• a group of people with certain

  specified characteristics

• a group of people with characteristics like everybody else

• a group of people with certain

  general characteristics

• a group of people with their own defined characteristics

The tendency of humans to react differently than they otherwise would when they know they are being observed is known as...

• Naturalistic observation

• The Hawthorne Effect

• Participant observation

Participant observation is

• a case study where the

  researcher becomes the leader of the group being

  studied

• a case study where the

  researcher becomes whatever they chose within of the group being studied

• a case study where the

  researcher becomes a

  member of the group being

  studied

• a case study where the

  researcher becomes a influential

  member of the group being

  studied

What is one advantage of a close-ended question survey?

• Responses are limited to pre-set answers

• Surveys can be expensive to produce

• Many people do not respond to surveys

• A large number of responses can be collected

What is an advantage of using graphs and tables?

• They enable people to see trends and relationships quickly

• They use colorful materials to present data

• They allow participants to respond with their own words

• They give wider access to new information