SOCI 1101: Quiz 1 96.67%

A hypothesis can be defined as:

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According to Durkheim, which of the following is NOT a social fact?

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Alexis wants to research the 1960's feminist movement. She reads articles from the time period, watches documentaries, reads scholarly journals on the topic, and interviews influential women from the movement. What kind of research method is Alexis using?

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Alona is examining the impact of the 2011 Penn State scandal on student morale and school spirit by distributing number-scaled surveys in her Introduction to Sociology class. Alona is employing a _____ research method.

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Eleanor is researching the effect social media has on worldwide political awareness and revolution. Felix is examining the effect World of Warcraft has on the romantic relationships of middle-aged men in his metro area. Eleanor's analysis is _____, while Felix's analysis is _____.

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If you were to conduct an analysis of the education system from a conflict perspective, a claim might be that "within any single school, tracking mandates that the best the school has to offer goes to those students who _________________________.

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Jeremy wrote an essay criticizing the college admissions process, arguing that heavy competition and limited educational resources make admission difficult for the average student. Which perspective would Jeremy's argument fall under?

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John wants to study whether a larger number of laptops available to students at his school lead to higher grades. Choose the independent and dependent variable

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Kendra is researching the effects of vitamin C on test-taking ability. Before the exam, Kendra gives group A orange juice, and group B water. Vitamin C is the ______

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Kevin conducted a study on whether the length of the line at a local Starbucks affected how well the customers enjoyed their coffee after receiving it. Malcolm conducted the study at his local Starbucks, and found the same results. Kevin's study had a high level of _____.

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Kyle is collecting newspaper clippings from his grandfather about the American public's perception of World War II. This is an example of ______.

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Miguel is doing a research paper on New York City's Stone Wall riots of 1969. He visits the scene of the riots, interviews people who were there, reads the police reports of the event, and watches video footage. Miguel is conducting a(n) ______.

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Qualitative sociology can be defined as:

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Quincia is studying how of the lack of comprehensive sex education is affecting a small, rural town in North Dakota. She spends two months in the town, observing and interviewing the townspeople. Quincia is conducting a(n) _____.

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Sociologists use which of the following concepts to refer to a statement of how and why specific facts are related?

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Sociology is defined as the:

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Studying the self-esteem of a small group of homeless youths in Atlanta is a micro-level study, while ____________ is macro-level study.

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The process of simultaneously analyzing the behavior of individuals and the society that shapes that behavior (or, the concept that the individual and society are inseparable) is referred to as:

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The term value neutrality is defined by the text as:

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Thomas wants to better understand the trends in literacy rates in Baltimore city over the past 50 years using Baltimore city data. What type of research should Thomas conduct?

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Tyson is researching whether actors on prime-time television and hit movies negatively impact teenagers' body images. He is going undercover at a local high school to observe and participate with the students to better understand the world they live in. Tyson is conducting which research method?

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Verstehen is defined by the text as:

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Which method would a qualitative researcher be least likely to use to collect data for their study?

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Which of the following is a latent functioning of the prison system?

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Which of the following is not a purpose of the American Sociological Association's code of ethics?

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Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method?

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Which of the following men coined the term positivism, and is widely considered the father of sociology?

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Which perspective would you be using if you were examining the role of a Nike pop-up ad on a group of friends' brand choice for a sneaker purchase?

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____ believed that societies grew and changed as a result of the struggles of different social classes over the means of production and greatly favored ____.

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_____ view society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals who make up that society.

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