Social Science Quiz

What is patriarchy?

• A system where men hold power

• A type of government

• A religious belief

• A form of economic system

What does capitalism emphasize?

• Public ownership

• Private ownership

• Communal living

• Government control

What does a hypothesis require?

• Evidence

• A guess

• A conclusion

• A theory

Which research method involves asking people questions directly?

• Observations

• Social Surveys

• Interviews

• Official Statistics

Which method involves watching subjects in their natural environment?

• Observations

• Social Surveys

• Longitudinal studies

• Focus on Skills

What is the main aim of a pilot study?

• To finalize the research budget

• To test the feasibility of the main study

• To publish the research findings

• To recruit participants for the main study

What can a pilot study help researchers decide?

• The final results of the study

• Whether their research methods are appropriate

• The publication date of their research

• The theoretical framework of their study

What is the method used to analyze the media?

• Content analysis

• Survey

• Experiment

• Observation

What is it called when a sociologist analyzes previously existing data?

• Primary research

• Secondary research

• Field research

• Experimental research

What is the theory that argues sociology is not a science?

• Positivism

• Interpretivism

• Constructivism

• Relativism