The first step in any sociological research project is to_____________?

Related Mcqs:

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. In laboratory experiments the sociological research is done while people are_______________?

   A. brought into laboratory
   B. Kept in their homes and observed
   C. are not told about experiment
   D. None of these

5. Sociological research frequently focuses on______________?

   A. religious integration
   B. immigration
   C. globalization
   D. suicide
   E. disadvantaged groups

6. Bias in research practice refers to_____________?

   A. the investigator being committed to a particular ideology
   B. the research team prejudging the meaning of the data
   C. the data being unbalanced by the design or execution of the research
   D. interpretations being applied to the results

7. Bias in research practice refers to_____________?

   A. the investigator being committed to a particular ideology
   B. the research team prejudging the meaning of the data
   C. the data being unbalanced by the design or execution of the research
   D. interpretations being applied to the results

8. Research by Lakoff showed that there are some distinct communication differences between men and women In general men tend to_____________?

   A. talk more over the course of the relationship
   B. be politer in their speech patterns
   C. use a greater range of words
   D. not appreciate or encourage self-disclosure as much
   E. use tags the end of sentences

9. 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

10. 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