Sociology Quiz

Which sociological theory focuses on the meanings that individuals attach to their social world?

• Conflict Theory

• Structural Functionalism

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Constructivism

Who is known for the theory of Conflict Theory?

• Max Weber

• Karl Marx

• Emile Durkheim

• Herbert Spencer

Which sociologist is associated with the concept of 'Value Neutrality'?

• Auguste Comte

• Max Weber

• W.E.B. Dubois

• Charles Cooley

What type of research involves an in-depth analysis of a single case or event?

• Ethnography

• Case Study

• Field Research

• Secondary Data Analysis

Which research method involves the systematic collection and analysis of data from existing sources?

• Participant Observation

• Field Research

• Secondary Data Analysis

• Ethnography

What is the term for the consistency of a research study or measuring test?

• Validity

• Reliability

• Hypothesis

• Operational Definition

Which experiment is known for its ethical violations in research?

• The Milgram Experiment

• The Stanford Prison Experiment

• The Tuskegee Experiment

• The Asch Conformity Experiment

Which sociologist is known for their work on social facts?

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Harriet Martineau

• George Herbert Mead

What is the term for the degree to which a research study measures what it intends to measure?

• Reliability

• Validity

• Hypothesis

• Operational Definition

Which sociological perspective focuses on the macro and micro levels of analysis?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Conflict Theory

• Structural Functionalism

• Constructivism