Choose the best answer for each multiple choice question. Usually, multiple choice questions include two or more answers that might appear to be correct but there is always one best answer.
1. The survey method in sociology is popular because surveys allow sociologists to measure:
a. Relationships between independent and dependent variables
b. Environmental settings
c. Unobtrusive measures
d. Attitudes and behaviors
2. Interview bias is a weakness of this method:
a. Secondary analysis
b. Content analysis
c. Survey
d. Experiment
3. The Hawthorne Effect is a weakness of this method:
a. Experiment
b. Participant Observer
c. Complete Participant
d. Complete Observer
4. The analysis of Census data regarding marital patterns in the United States employs this method:
a. Content analysis
b. Secondary Analysis
c. Experiment
d. Survey
5. Dr. Smith analyzes medical records of children who have juvenile diabetes. Dr. Smith is using this method:
a. Content analysis
b. Secondary analysis
c. Fieldwork
d. Experiment
6. The strength of the experimental method is:
a. Allows researchers to isolate variables
b. Allows researchers to observe variables in natural settings
c. Allows researchers to observe a large sample
d. Allows researchers to overcome reactivity
7. Dr. Jones desires to observe illicit drug use among a group of young adults in a Southern California neighborhood. To access this group, Dr. Jones needs to make contact with a/an:
a. IRB member
b. Informant
c. Native
d. Sample
8. A multiple choice question is an example of a/an:
a. Open-ended question
b. Close-ended question
c. Leading question
d. Interviewer question
9. The strength of the secondary analysis method is:
a. Random sample is easy to access since data has been collected
b. Raw data is reliable since data has been collected
c. Saves time and funds since data collection is eliminated
d. Validity is not an issue since data collection is eliminated
10. This research method is used as a method of last resort due to numerous ethical concerns:
a. Experiment
b. Complete Participant
c. Participant Observer
d. Content Analysis
Extra Credit Critical Thinking Question
It is never a good idea to rely on the findings of one research study. Why?
Answers:
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. B
Extra Credit Answer
Since every research study has strengths and weakness, each study will have varying degrees of validity and reliability issues.
Scoring Guide:
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the lecture more carefully.
a. Relationships between independent and dependent variables
b. Environmental settings
c. Unobtrusive measures
d. Attitudes and behaviors
2. Interview bias is a weakness of this method:
a. Secondary analysis
b. Content analysis
c. Survey
d. Experiment
3. The Hawthorne Effect is a weakness of this method:
a. Experiment
b. Participant Observer
c. Complete Participant
d. Complete Observer
4. The analysis of Census data regarding marital patterns in the United States employs this method:
a. Content analysis
b. Secondary Analysis
c. Experiment
d. Survey
5. Dr. Smith analyzes medical records of children who have juvenile diabetes. Dr. Smith is using this method:
a. Content analysis
b. Secondary analysis
c. Fieldwork
d. Experiment
6. The strength of the experimental method is:
a. Allows researchers to isolate variables
b. Allows researchers to observe variables in natural settings
c. Allows researchers to observe a large sample
d. Allows researchers to overcome reactivity
7. Dr. Jones desires to observe illicit drug use among a group of young adults in a Southern California neighborhood. To access this group, Dr. Jones needs to make contact with a/an:
a. IRB member
b. Informant
c. Native
d. Sample
8. A multiple choice question is an example of a/an:
a. Open-ended question
b. Close-ended question
c. Leading question
d. Interviewer question
9. The strength of the secondary analysis method is:
a. Random sample is easy to access since data has been collected
b. Raw data is reliable since data has been collected
c. Saves time and funds since data collection is eliminated
d. Validity is not an issue since data collection is eliminated
10. This research method is used as a method of last resort due to numerous ethical concerns:
a. Experiment
b. Complete Participant
c. Participant Observer
d. Content Analysis
Extra Credit Critical Thinking Question
It is never a good idea to rely on the findings of one research study. Why?
Answers:
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. B
Extra Credit Answer
Since every research study has strengths and weakness, each study will have varying degrees of validity and reliability issues.
Scoring Guide:
10-9: Excellent
8-7: Very Good
6-5: You need more practice
4 and below: You need to re-read the lecture more carefully.