Sociology Research Methods: Crash Course Sociology

What percentage of Americans identified themselves as middle class in the 2015 Pew Research Center survey?

• 75%

• 90%

• 65%

• 87%

Why is it important to define concepts clearly in sociological research?

• To ensure everyone has the same understanding

• To avoid using variables

• To make the research more complex

• To confuse the audience

What is the process of defining the exact variable to measure and how to measure it called?

• Hypothesizing

• Correlation

• Operationalization

• Causation

Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection in sociology?

• Experiments

• Surveys

• Participant Observation

• Astrology

What was a key finding from the Moving to Opportunity study?

• Vouchers improved mental health outcomes

• Vouchers had no effect

• Vouchers decreased education levels

• Vouchers increased crime rates

What is a major benefit of participant observation in sociological research?

• It is less time-consuming

• It provides insights into real-world behavior

• It is cheaper than other methods

• It requires no ethical considerations

What is the role of an institutional review board in sociological research?

• To ensure ethical standards are met

• To fund the research

• To collect data

• To publish the research