Research Methods in Sociology

______ is the scientific study of human social behavior, and of society.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which statement is correct?

• A stratified sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a convenience sample.

• A sample is always representative of a population.

• A convenience sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a stratified sample.

• A small random sample is more likely to be representative of the population than a large stratified sample.

The population in a research study is...

• the whole group of research interest.

• the smaller group that has been chosen from the group of research interest.

• exactly the same as the sample.

• always smaller than the sample.

Which research method involves the systematic observation of social behavior in its natural setting?

• Experiment

• Survey

• Field Research

• Content Analysis

What is the primary purpose of using a control group in an experiment?

• To manipulate variables

• To establish a baseline for comparison

• To increase sample size

• To ensure ethical standards

In a survey, what is the term for the group of people who are selected to represent the larger population?

• Sample

• Cohort

• Control Group

• Variable

Which of the following is a qualitative research method commonly used in sociology?

• Statistical Analysis

• Ethnography

• Meta-analysis

• Randomized Control Trial

What is the term for a research method that involves analyzing existing data collected by others?

• Secondary Analysis

• Primary Research

• Field Experiment

• Longitudinal Study

Which research method is best suited for studying cause-and-effect relationships?

• Case Study

• Survey

• Experiment

• Ethnography

What is the main advantage of using a longitudinal study in sociological research?

• It is less time-consuming

• It provides a snapshot of a single point in time

• It allows for the study of changes over time

• It requires fewer resources