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Foundations Quiz

Foundations Quiz

Frage 1 von 10

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According to the text, Sociology is a science because

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The goal of sociology is to predict and explain human behavior

  • its subject matter includes the investigation of society

  • the phenomena sociologists study are fixed and predictable

  • the discipline uses a scientific methodology

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Frage 2 von 10

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The ultimate goal of the social sciences is to produce an accumulating body of reliable knowledge enabling us to:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • explain, predict, and understand.

  • explain, manipulate, and dominate.

  • predict, understand, and manipulate.

  • predict, understand, and control.

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Frage 3 von 10

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A scientific explanation that is based upon probabilistic generalization is a(n) _____ explanation

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • inductive

  • supernatural

  • deductive

  • probabilistic

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Frage 4 von 10

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According to the text, concepts:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • are abstract representations of phenomena.

  • are particular to social (versus natural) science.

  • can only be defined by other concepts.

  • are not essential to research design.

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Frage 5 von 10

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A model is defined as a(n)

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • a compact summary or likeness of something.

  • ad-hoc classificatory system.

  • actual phenomenon observed in the world

  • none of these answers are accurate

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Frage 6 von 10

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To which of the following does this definition apply? "A set of procedures that describes the activities one should perform in order to establish empirically the existence or degree of existence of a phenomenon described by a concept."

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • conceptual

  • operational

  • ostensive

  • scientific

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Frage 7 von 10

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Which statement is an appropriate issue for empirical investigation?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Is blue a nicer color than green?

  • Is Impressionism the most advanced form of art?

  • Will Western civilization disappear?

  • Are individual preferences for the color blue related to socioeconomic status?

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Frage 8 von 10

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A dependent variable is one that:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • the researcher wishes to explain.

  • must be controlled in the interest of validity.

  • explains change in other variables.

  • the researcher depends upon.

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Frage 9 von 10

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The Milgram experiment drew criticism on ethical grounds because:

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • the participants were initially deceived about the true purpose of the research.

  • the participants were told too much about true purpose of the research.

  • the "learners" were financially penalized in the course of the study.

  • some respondents were hospitalized as a result of their participation in the research.

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Frage 10 von 10

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(Select all that apply) Asking individuals whether they wish to participate in a research project reflects:

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • the right of self-determination

  • informed consent.

  • voluntarism.

  • none of these answers are correct.

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