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Y10 - Test - IGCSE Sociology

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Social Studies

10th Grade

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Y10 - Test - IGCSE Sociology
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the positivist approach to sociology?

Focuses on subjectivemeanings

Emphasizes understanding individual experiences

Uses quantitative data to study large-scale social structures

Prefers qualitative data over numerical data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Emile Durkheim, what are 'social facts'?

Individual interpretations of society

External and measurable phenomena that influence individuals

Personal beliefs about social norms

Statistical errors in sociological research

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the macro approach in sociology?

Individual behavior

Small-scale group dynamics

Large-scale social institutions

Personal experiences

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data preferred by positivists?

Transcripts from interviews

A detailed case study

Survey results showing crime rates

Observations of social interactions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the key difference between causation and correlation in sociological research?

Causation refers to two variables influencing each other, while correlation does not

Correlation directly explains why one variable changes, but causation cannot

Causation implies a direct influence, whereas correlation suggests variables change together without direct influence

Causation only applies to qualitative data

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of data do positivists prefer when studying social phenomena?

Qualitative data

Anecdotal evidence

Quantitative data

Case studies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the positivist approach, reliability in research refers to:

Research findings being subjective

Findings being reproducible and consistent

Using multiple research methods in one study

Ensuring the research reflects participants' personal views

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