Chapter 2- Sociological Research Methods

Studies indicate that educational attainment influences job opportunities. If applicable, identify the dependent variable.

• Gender

• Research

• Income differences

• Job Opportunities

Studies indicate that community involvement influences individuals' sense of belonging. If applicable, identify the independent variable.

• Studies

• Sense of belonging

• Community involvement

• Individuals

What type of data is described in the following paragraph? 'When students were asked about their experiences with online learning, many expressed frustration with technical issues and the lack of face-to-face interaction. Some mentioned feeling isolated and having difficulty concentrating.'

• Quantitative data

• Online learning experiences

• Technical issues

• Students' frustrations

Analyzing newspaper articles to identify recurring themes related to immigration policies' is an example of ________.

• Social Network Analysis

• Ethnography

• Participant Observation

• Content Analysis

Analyze the following question and determine what type of question it is: 'What is your favorite drink?'

• Double-barreled

• Open-ended

• Closed-ended

• Leading

Jessica is conducting research on social media usage among teenagers. She distributes questionnaires to 1,500 teenagers across different high schools in New York City. After analyzing the responses, Jessica presents her findings at a sociology conference. Who is Jessica's sample in this situation?

• The 1,500 teenagers across different high schools in New York City.

• Jessica herself, as she conducted the research.

• The sociologists at the academic conference.

• All high school students in the United States.

What is the scientific method in sociology?

• The process of gathering data through surveys and experiments to support pre-existing hypotheses.

• A systematic approach used by sociologists to explore and understand social phenomena, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, data collection, analysis, and conclusion.

• A set of rules sociologists follow to ensure ethical research practices.

• The application of statistical techniques to analyze social patterns and trends.

_______ is a tool for measuring and visualizing the structure of social relationships between two or more people. A questionnaire is used to map a respondent's ties to different people in a given community, and the data can be used to study everything from disease transmission to corporate behavior.

• Social network analysis (SNA)

• Ethnographic observation

• Social experimentation

• Qualitative Analysis

Opinion polls can be used to shape public opinion as well as to reflect it.

• True

• False

1)    Abstract ideas that we give meaning through a cultural group; example are ways of thinking (beliefs, values, religion, and assumptions) and ways of behaving (norms, interactions, and communication). 

• Material culture

• Non-material culture

• Signs

• Gestures