A. survey research
B. ethnography
C. focus groups
D. biographical research
Related Mcqs:
- Ethnographic research produces qualitative data because_____________?
A. the findings are amenable to statistical analysis
B. it is conducted over a period of several years
C. it uncovers rich detailed accounts from an insider’s perspective
D. it compares findings from a number of different cases - When a research is not deceptive about the field research that he/she is this person is probably assuming the role of____________?
A. secondary observer
B. participant-as-observer
C. complete participant
D. ethnographer
E. social scientist - What research method is popular because it is comparatively inexpensive and well-suited to studying large numbers of people ?
A. interviews
B. participant observation
C. experiments
D. content analysis
E. surveys - When conducting social research what is the next step in the scientific method after a review of the literature ?
A. collecting data
B. choosing a research design
C. selecting a researchable problem
D. formulating a hypothesis - The first step in any sociological research project is to_____________?
A. collect data
B. define the problem
C. review previous research
D. formulate a hypothesis - What is the initial element of sociological research ?
A. review the evidence
B. define the research problem
C. create a research design
D. carry out a research design - What is meant by reflexivity in sociological research ?
A. research findings feed back into society and as a result may change it
B. research findings empower the general public making them more confident
C. research funders have control over research findings and who has access
D. sociologists learn more about the society they live in - A researcher was able to prove that, on average as age increases eyesight declines In research terminology this is called a (n) ?
A. variation
B. correlation
C. observation
D. measure of central tendency
E. spurious relationship - In participant observation research the role of the “complete” participant forces the researcher to be_______________?
A. with the group for months and sometimes years
B. discreet about his/her research
C. close to the leadership of the group that he/she is studying
D. open and honest about his/her intentions
E. taking copious notes - According to feminists an androcentric bias in research is the direct result of______________?
A. the funding of certain projects
B. assuming that men and women are the same
C. women not being objective
D. using males as the accepted norm
E. a lack of female researchers
