Research is important in sociology because
U1.5 Research Methods

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It guides us to old myths
It guides us to new discoveries
It guides us to major social networks
It helps us better understand ourselves
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In class we discussed that when ice cream sales go up, so too does violent crime. This is a great example of the
phrase, “correlation does not equal causation.” What does this mean?
There is no relationship between these
variables.
There is a spurious (informal)
relationship between these two
variables.
The relationship between these
variables is positive.
The relationship between these two
variables is negative.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The main difference between hypotheses and theories is that:
Hypotheses use qualitative data,
theories use quantitative data
Hypotheses use evidence, theories do
not
Theories use qualitative date,
hypotheses do not
Theories use evidence, hypotheses do
not
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mr. Winker is conducting a sociological research study on the underground music scene. He has just finished
collecting data for the study. What is the next step Mr. Winker should take in the sociological research method /
scientific method?
Form a hypothesis, define variables
Publish Finding
Choose a research method
Analyze the data
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Keona is doing research on underage drinking. She in unsure what other research has been done on the topic. What step in the research process is she in?
Conduct a literature review
Identify a problem or ask a question
Form a hypothesis, define variables
Collect Data
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to operationalize a variable?
Decide how to control the variable
Decided how to interpret the variable
Decide how to translate the variable
Decide how to measure the variable
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which research method involves coming up with a series of questions and guiding the participant through them?
Experimental Research
Content Analysis
Interviews
Participant Obseration
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