Sociology Concepts and Research Methods Quiz

What is the mode of the following dataset: {3, 6, 8, 8, 7, 9}?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

Which sociological perspective focuses on how groups work together and benefit society as a whole?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functionalist Perspective

• Interactionist Perspective

• Symbolic-Interactionist Perspective

Which sociological perspective focuses on how power struggles and inequality shape society?

• Functionalist Perspective

• Interactionist Perspective

• Conflict Perspective

• Social Perspective

Which type of research is best for determining cause and effect relationships?

• Correlation Study

• Experiment

• Observational Study

• Case Study

Which perspective would argue that society's structures and functions help maintain order and stability?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functionalist Perspective

• Interactionist Perspective

• Social Perspective

Which research method involves gathering data from subjects through surveys or interviews to understand their personal experiences and opinions?

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

• Experimental Research

• Correlation Study

Which sociologist is known for coining the term "sociological imagination," which encourages understanding the connection between personal experiences and larger societal issues?

• Karl Marx

• C. Wright Mills

• Herbert Spencer

• Emile Durkheim

In which type of research would you examine census data over decades to study societal changes?

• Case Study

• Correlation Study

• Field-Based Experiment

• Historical Research

Which perspective would argue that society is built on social interactions and the meanings individuals attach to those interactions?

• Conflict Perspective

• Functionalist Perspective

• Interactionist Perspective

• Structural-Functional Perspective

Which research method is best suited to understand why individuals engage in certain social behaviors?

• Quantitative Research

• Qualitative Research

• Experimental Research

• Survey Research