SOCI 111 SOCI111 Quiz 2 Answers (APUS)

SOCI 111 Quiz 2 (APUS)

1. The process of gathering empirical (scientific and specific) data, creating theories, and rigorously testing theories is known as:
2. Which of the following is not an example of qualitative research?
3. Which of the following would not be considered a goal of quantitative research?
4. Which of the following would not be considered a quantitative variable?
5. A researcher finds that as years spent driving increases, the number of accidents decreases. This is an example of:
6. Which of the following does not represent the concept of reliability?
7. A characteristic of results that systematically misrepresent the full dimensions of what is being studied is referred to as:
8. A researcher is interested in how same-sex marriages have been represented on cable television since certain states have begun introducing related legislation. Which of the following would be the most appropriate research method?
9. Which of the following is not characteristic of surveys?
10. Which of the following is an example of a leading question?
11. Which of the following is not typically included in the ethical consideration portion of the research design process?
12. A _____ refers to a relatively small number of people selected to represent a _____, which is the entire group of interest.
13. The process by which people learn the culture of their society is referred to as:
14. Which of the following statements best represents most sociologists’ stance on nurture vs. nature?
15. Which of the following is not characteristic of the influence of reference groups?
16. Which of the following is not outlined as one of the major agents of socialization?
17. Which of the following behaviors is most likely the result of family socialization?
18. Which of the following is not considered part of adolescent subculture?
19. Adopting the behavior or standards of a group you emulate or hope to join is referred to as:
20. Which of the following is not considered part of the resocialization process?
21. Which of the following would be considered a violation of “normal” social interaction in the United States?
22. Which of the following is not characteristic of Goffman’s theory of the presentation of self?
23. Working-class parents often teach their children _____ and _____, while middle-class parents teach their children _____ and _____.
24. The _____ refers to when social actors are engaged in a process of impression management through the use of props, costumes, gestures, and language, while the _____ is when actors let down their masks and practice their impression management.
25. Participating in a family movie night would be considered a(n) _____ group interaction, while attending a school field trip to a local theater would be considered a(n) _____ group interaction.