Sociology Final- Dinges

Aria is conducting a study to understand the impact of different teaching methods on student performance. Which research method should she use if she wants to focus on collecting and analyzing numerical data?

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

• Case Study Research

• Experimental Research

James is conducting a study to understand the preferences of college students regarding online learning platforms. Which research method should he use to collect data through questionnaires or interviews from a large sample of students?

• Case Study Research

• Experimental Research

• Survey Research

• Observational Research

Maya is conducting a study to understand the behavior of children in playgrounds. She spends several weeks observing different groups of children in various playgrounds to gather her data. Which research method is Maya using?

• Experimental Research

• Survey Research

• Qualitative Research

• Observational Research

In a sociology class, Benjamin was asked to identify the thinker who is considered to be the creator of Conflict Theory. Who should he choose?

• William James

• Karl Marx

• George Herbert Mead

• Mr. Dinges

In a sociology class, Mason is learning about different theories that explain human interactions. His teacher asks, "Who is considered to be the creator of Symbolic Interactionism Theory?"

• George Herbert Mead

• Karl Marx

• Mr. Iwen

• William James

Mia is conducting a research study on the effects of sleep on student performance. Before starting her study, she needs to ensure that all participants are fully aware of the study's purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits, and agree to participate voluntarily. What is this Ethical Consideration called?

• Informed Consent

• Confidentiality

• Minimizing Harm

• Conflict of Interest

Mia is conducting a sociological study on community behavior. Should she always take ethical considerations into account during her research?

• True

• False

Daniel is conducting an experiment to determine if a new teaching method improves student performance. He manipulates the teaching method to establish a cause-and-effect relationship. Is this an example of experimental research?

• True

• False

Aria is conducting a study on how students interact with technology in their daily lives. She decides to use Mixed Methods Research to gather data. Does this involve observing the students in their natural settings?

• True

• False

Scarlett and Aiden are discussing how technology impacts their ability to connect with others. They conclude that the positive effect(s) of technology on socialization are that:

• Facilitates culture exchange

• Enhances social connection

• Provides access to information

• All of the above