Chapter 2 Full-Length Practice Exam

A case study is a research project that develops out of the ease of accessibility of the research subjects.

A ______ is an in-depth analysis of a particular person, place, or event over a significant period of time.

Marianne Weber was the first female sociologist.

Jane Addams founded the Hull-House, was the 1^st American to be awarded Nobel Peace Prize, and was the founder of __________ as a profession.

An independent variable is  ________.

Discuss out loud to yourself the 8 steps to the scientific method. What is the importance of following these steps in order? Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

A qualitative research design is associated with which of the following:

Discuss out loud to yourself the key advantages and disadvantages of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

The _____ is a national survey on contemporary American society in order to monitor and explain trends and constants in attitudes, behaviors, and attributes.

Discuss out loud to yourself some key points about Laud Humphrey’s ethnography on tearooms. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

Sociological research often benefits from ______ so that the subjects gain some insight into the conclusions drawn by the study.

Discuss out loud to yourself the concept of verstehen. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

While ______ may offer ease of accessibility of the research subjects, it does not eliminate bias from the research.

Discuss out loud to yourself the ways in which technology has influenced sociological research. Rate yourself on how well you know the material.

_____ involves taking an empathetic approach to understanding human behavior.

To fully understand the scope of a subject or incident you should consider the who, what, where, when, and why of the situation. This is known as ___________.

Sociologists attempt to identify and explain social problems, but it is important to understand that they must avoid mere speculation at making arguments and arriving at conclusions.

Who emphasized verstehen in sociological studies?

Sociologists must carefully consider how to display the data in reports and articles in order to not misrepresent the data.

The ______ theoretical perspective proposes the separation of the sexes, redefining private space and working relationships, challenging the oppressors, reclaiming women’s voices, and using technology to free women from the reproductive process.

Experiments can be the most cost-effective method as well as provide a quick turnaround.

All of the following except _________ are examples of technological changes that have recently influenced sociological research.

An advantage of the longitudinal method is that it allows researchers to identify developmental trends by examining common attributes among groups such as children, adolescents, and adults.

Which of the following theoretical perspectives that emerged in the late 20^th century works to insert the perspective of women into sociological research?

The goal of quantitative research is to uncover the underlying reasons, motivations, opinions, and prevalent trends among individuals, groups, and artifacts.

______ is a signed statement by participants indicating full knowledge of the risks involved and acknowledgment of the procedures to willingly withdraw from the study at any time.

Research in the area of sustainability is being conducted locally and nationally but not on the international level.

The __________ occurs when research subjects change their behavior if they know that they are being studied.

Snowball sampling involves the researcher forgoing traditional avenues for finding research subjects in favor of relying on friends and acquaintances.

Objectivity, also known as _______, is the effort to eliminate bias from the research.