Sociological Research Methods Quiz

What is the most widely used research method among sociologists?

• Participant Observation

• Secondary Analysis

• Survey Methods

• Field Research

What is a representative sample?

• A sample that includes only a small number of cases

• A sample that is selected randomly

• A sample that is collected through secondary analysis

• A sample that accurately represents the general population

What is the main advantage of conducting field research?

• It looks closely at aspects of social life that cannot be measured quantitatively

• It is ideal for studying large numbers of people

• It is the most cost-effective research method

• It allows for the collection of quantitative data

What is the measure that divides a series of values in half?

• Mode

• Median

• Average

• Mean

Why is participant observation sometimes necessary?

• To conduct a thorough investigation of a single group

• To become a member of the group being studied

• To avoid ethical issues in research

• To collect numerical data

What is the goal of sociological research?

• To replace false ideas with facts and evidence

• To conduct laboratory experiments

• To test common sense assumptions

• To use only qualitative research methods

What is the most popular approach to field research?

• Program Evaluations

• Case Study

• Secondary Analysis

• Participant Observation

Why must you understand basic statistical measures in order to decode the demographic information included in many graphs and tables?

• To calculate the mean, mode, and median

• To draw conclusions from your own observations

• To evaluate Internet resources

• To quickly see relationships and trends in the data

What skills do sociologists use?

• Reading tables and graphs

• Conducting laboratory experiments

• Working with statistics

• Evaluating Internet resources

What research methods do sociologists use?

• Only qualitative research methods

• Only quantitative research methods

• Only field research methods

• Both quantitative and qualitative research methods