Sociological Research Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a primary source of data?

• Government statistics

• Newspaper articles

• Surveys conducted by the researcher

• Academic textbooks

What is the main advantage of using qualitative data in sociological research?

• It allows for statistical analysis

• It provides in-depth insights into social behavior

• It is easier to collect than quantitative data

• It is always more objective

Which of the following is a key feature of a structured interview?

• It allows respondents to answer freely in their own words

• It follows a set list of pre-determined questions

• It involves informal and open-ended discussions

• It requires no researcher involvement

In sociological research, what is meant by 'operationalisation'?

• The process of conducting fieldwork

• Defining a concept so it can be measured

• The analysis of numerical data

• The ethical considerations of a study

What is a major limitation of using official statistics in research?

• They are difficult to access

• They may not accurately reflect reality due to bias or missing data

• They always provide a complete picture of social trends

• They are too expensive to use

Ethnography is a research method that involves studying people in their natural settings.

• True

• False

A longitudinal study collects data at a single point in time.

• True

• False

In participant observation, the researcher must always inform the participants of their identity.

• True

• False

The Hawthorne effect refers to changes in participants' behavior because they know they are being studied.

• True

• False

Quota sampling is a type of random sampling technique.

• False

• True