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Research Methods Test 1

Authored by Nicole Capucci

Social Studies

11th Grade

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Research Methods Test 1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the concept of falsification in sociology?

The process of proving a hypothesis to be true through repeated experiments

The ability to disprove a hypothesis or theory through empirical testing and observation.

The creation of new theories that are accepted without scrutiny.

The use of qualitative methods to verify social theories.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean to say that sociology is "pre-paradigmatic"?

Sociology has a universally accepted set of theoretical frameworks and methodologies.

Sociology focuses only on qualitative research methods and avoids quantitative analysis.

Sociology lacks a single dominant theory or paradigm that is widely accepted by all scholars.

Sociology is fully developed and has clear, established scientific laws.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best represents the realist view in sociology?

Social structures and mechanisms exist independently of human consciousness and can be studied scientifically.

Social behavior is purely shaped by individual choices and free will, with no influence from societal structures.

Sociology should focus solely on qualitative methods and avoid quantitative analysis.

None of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Triangulation in sociology refers to the use of multiple research methods or data sources to cross-check and validate findings.

True

False

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of unethical research practice in sociology?

Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to ensure a comprehensive analysis.

Ensuring participants' informed consent and confidentiality throughout a study.

Manipulating data to fit a desired outcome in order to support a hypothesis.

Providing participants with feedback and the option to withdraw from a study at any time.

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose all the apply:

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source of data.

Official Statistics

Interviews

Journals

Surveys

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes overt participation in sociological research?

The researcher openly participates in the social setting and informs participants about the research purpose.

The researcher actively participates in the social setting while concealing their identity and research purpose.

The researcher observes and records behavior without engaging with the group being studied.

The researcher studies archival documents and historical records to draw conclusions.

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