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Foundations Quiz

Question 1 of 10

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According to the text, Sociology is a science because

Select one of the following:

  • 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

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • explain, predict, and understand.

  • explain, manipulate, and dominate.

  • predict, understand, and manipulate.

  • predict, understand, and control.

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • inductive

  • supernatural

  • deductive

  • probabilistic

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

According to the text, concepts:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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A model is defined as a(n)

Select one of the following:

  • a compact summary or likeness of something.

  • ad-hoc classificatory system.

  • actual phenomenon observed in the world

  • none of these answers are accurate

Explanation

Question 6 of 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."

Select one of the following:

  • conceptual

  • operational

  • ostensive

  • scientific

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Which statement is an appropriate issue for empirical investigation?

Select one of the following:

  • 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?

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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A dependent variable is one that:

Select one of the following:

  • the researcher wishes to explain.

  • must be controlled in the interest of validity.

  • explains change in other variables.

  • the researcher depends upon.

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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The Milgram experiment drew criticism on ethical grounds because:

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

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

Select one or more of the following:

  • the right of self-determination

  • informed consent.

  • voluntarism.

  • none of these answers are correct.

Explanation

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