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Foundations Quiz

Questão 1 de 10

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According to the text, Sociology is a science because

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 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

Explicação

Questão 2 de 10

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

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • explain, predict, and understand.

  • explain, manipulate, and dominate.

  • predict, understand, and manipulate.

  • predict, understand, and control.

Explicação

Questão 3 de 10

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

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • inductive

  • supernatural

  • deductive

  • probabilistic

Explicação

Questão 4 de 10

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According to the text, concepts:

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 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.

Explicação

Questão 5 de 10

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A model is defined as a(n)

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • a compact summary or likeness of something.

  • ad-hoc classificatory system.

  • actual phenomenon observed in the world

  • none of these answers are accurate

Explicação

Questão 6 de 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."

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • conceptual

  • operational

  • ostensive

  • scientific

Explicação

Questão 7 de 10

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Which statement is an appropriate issue for empirical investigation?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 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?

Explicação

Questão 8 de 10

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A dependent variable is one that:

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • the researcher wishes to explain.

  • must be controlled in the interest of validity.

  • explains change in other variables.

  • the researcher depends upon.

Explicação

Questão 9 de 10

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The Milgram experiment drew criticism on ethical grounds because:

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 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.

Explicação

Questão 10 de 10

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

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • the right of self-determination

  • informed consent.

  • voluntarism.

  • none of these answers are correct.

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