Sociology Final Quiz

What is sociology?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The systematic study of society and social interaction

• The study of biology in society

• The study of laws and government

Who coined the term “sociological imagination”?

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

• Emile Durkheim

• C. Wright Mills

What does positivism emphasize in sociology?

• Spiritual beliefs

• Scientific methods

• Artistic expression

• Historical documents

A hypothesis is:

• A proven fact

• A theory

• A testable prediction

• A survey method

Which of the following best describes symbolic interactionism?

• It examines how symbols and interactions shape society

• It focuses only on economics

• It ignores individual experience

• It values only data and numbers

According to conflict theory, inequality in college admissions is due to:

• Equal access to all students

• Biological differences

• Competition and privilege

• Random selection

Quantitative research involves:

• Personal interviews

• Field notes

• Numerical data and statistics

• Case studies

What is secondary data analysis?

• Writing your own results

• Gathering new data

• Using previously collected data

• Editing survey questions

A reliable study is one that:

• Surprises the researcher

• Produces consistent results

• Produces different results each time

• Is hard to replicate

What is an independent variable?

• The result being measured

• The control group

• The cause or factor being changed

• A secondary influence