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Chapter 2: Sociological Research

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Chapter 2: Sociological Research

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2-1 §2.1 source ↗

The 1st step of the scientific method:
  1. a.
    Collect and analyze data
  2. b.
    Summarize the articles
  3. c.
    Ask a question about a topic
  4. d.
    Create a hypothesis

Answer

C. Ask a question about a topic

2-3 §2.1 source ↗

Sociological studies test relationships in which change in one ________ causes change in another.
  1. a.
    test subject
  2. b.
    behavior
  3. c.
    variable
  4. d.
    operational definition

Answer

C. variable

2-5 §2.1 source ↗

Which statement provides the best operational definition of “childhood obesity”?
  1. a.
    Children who eat unhealthy foods and spend too much time watching television and playing video games
  2. b.
    A distressing trend that can lead to health issues including type 2 diabetes and heart disease
  3. c.
    Body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height
  4. d.
    The tendency of children today to weigh more than children of earlier generations

Answer

C. Body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height

2-7 §2.2 source ↗

Why is choosing a random sample an effective way to select participants?
  1. a.
    Participants do not know they are part of a study
  2. b.
    The researcher has no control over who is in the study
  3. c.
    It is larger than an ordinary sample
  4. d.
    Everyone has the same chance of being part of the study

Answer

D. Everyone has the same chance of being part of the study

2-9 §2.2 source ↗

Which research approach is best suited to the scientific method?
  1. a.
    Questionnaire
  2. b.
    Case study
  3. c.
    Ethnography
  4. d.
    Secondary data analysis

Answer

A. Questionnaire

2-11 §2.2 source ↗

Which best describes the results of a case study?
  1. a.
    It produces more reliable results than other methods because of its depth
  2. b.
    Its results are not generally applicable
  3. c.
    It relies solely on secondary data analysis
  4. d.
    All of the above

Answer

B. Its results are not generally applicable

2-13 §2.3 source ↗

Which statement illustrates value neutrality?
  1. a.
    Obesity in children is obviously a result of parental neglect and, therefore, schools should take a greater role to prevent it
  2. b.
    In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools
  3. c.
    Merely restricting children’s access to junk food at school is not enough to prevent obesity
  4. d.
    Physical activity and healthy eating are a fundamental part of a child’s education

Answer

B. In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools

2-15 §2.3 source ↗

To study the effects of fast food on lifestyle, health, and culture, from which group would a researcher ethically be unable to accept funding?
  1. a.
    A fast-food restaurant
  2. b.
    A nonprofit health organization
  3. c.
    A private hospital
  4. d.
    A governmental agency like Health and Social Services

Answer

A. A fast-food restaurant

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