A. representative sampling
B. experiments
C. surveys
D. hypotheses
A. sample
B. experiment
C. research design
D. scientific method
A detailed plan or method for obtaining data scientifically called a (n) ? Read More »
Methods and Research, Sociology Mcqs A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth
Formulating the hypothesis is the _________ step in the scientific method? Read More »
Methods and Research, Sociology Mcqs A. Central tendency
B. spread of the sample means/values
C. Both A an B
D. None of these
A. two respectable responses/answers
B. two answers but incompatible with each other
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
A double barreled has the potential of having______________? Read More »
Methods and Research, Sociology Mcqs A. Research process
B. Research model
C. Research methodology
D. Research design
A. they are often undertaken by specialist agencies
B. they offer an appearance of precision
C. the data is easy to quantify and analyses
D. large numbers of people can be studied
Which of these is NOT viewed as a strength of surveys ? Read More »
Methods and Research, Sociology Mcqs A. causation
B. correlation
C. association
D. connection
Which of these terms is the odd one out ______________? Read More »
Methods and Research, Sociology Mcqs A. being as precise as possible in defining an initial hypothesis
B. holding some variables constant to look at the effects of others
C. supervising the data collection process as closely as possible
D. seeking to manipulate the outcomes of a research process
When in sociology we speak of researchers using controls, we mean_______________? Read More »
Methods and Research, Sociology Mcqs A. it takes place outside the university campus
B. it makes use of covert research methods
C. it investigates working of society that are different from official accounts
D. the investigator is sympathetic to the activities that he is investigating
Tearoom Trade is typical of the s asked by sociologists because______________? Read More »
Methods and Research, Sociology Mcqs