Sociology Quizziz II

What is the scientific method?

• A random guessing technique for solving problems.
• A way to memorize scientific facts without understanding.
• Is an objective, logical, and systematic way of collecting empirical data and arriving at reasoned conclusions

• A method used only in chemistry experiments.

Choose the correct keys steps involved in the research process

• Choosing a research topic randomly
• Define the problem

  Review the literature

  Form a hypothesis

  Choose a research design

• Collect the data

  Analyze the data

  Present Conclusions

• Skipping data analysis altogether

What does it means ''Define the problem''?

• To define the problem means to ignore the issue at hand.
• To define the problem means to create a solution immediately.
• To define the problem means to clearly articulate the issue that needs to be solved.
• The researcher selects a topic of study and develops operational definitions of key concepts

What does it means ''Review the Literature''?

• It involves collecting data from primary sources.
• It means to summarize the findings of a single study.
• The researcher reviews existing literature on the topic

• It means to systematically analyze existing research and publications on a topic.

What does it means ''Form a hypothesis''?

• To summarize existing research findings.
• The researcher develops a testable hypothesis on the research design

• To analyze results after an experiment.
• To propose a testable explanation for a phenomenon.

What does it means ''Choose a Research Design''?

• It means selecting a structured approach to conduct research.
• Develops a plan for collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data.

• It means deciding on the funding sources for the research.
• It involves choosing a specific research question only.

What does it means ''Collect the data''?

• To analyze data trends over time.
• To delete unnecessary information from records.
• The researcher gathers and carefully records data

• To store data in a database for future use.

What does it means ''Analyze the data''?

• To examine and interpret data to extract meaningful insights.
• To visualize data using charts and graphs.
• The researcher objectively analyzes the data to determine whether it supports the research hypothesis

• To collect data without any analysis.

What does it means ''Present conclusions''?

• To provide a detailed background of the topic.
• To list all possible outcomes of an event.
• the researcher presents the research findings to other sociologists.

• To share final results or findings from an analysis.

Choose the correct option for ''Hypothesis''?

• Is a statement that predicts the relationship between two or more variables

• A scientific law that describes a phenomenon.
• A proposed explanation for a phenomenon.
• A random guess without evidence.