Origins of Soc
Theories
Research Methods
Research Causation
Misc.
100
Which sociologist is credited for coining the term sociology?
Auguste Comte
100
Which theoretical perspective can be compared to a body who's parts work together for the good of the whole?
Functionalism
100
Using existing information to collect data and information is called:
Secondary analysis
100
Positivist sociology refers to:
Using the scientific method in the social world, being "positive" of your research
100
Name one of the two questions sociologists ask.
What do people do? Why do people do what they do?
200
Name two of the four events that helped develop sociology.
Industrialization, Imperialism, Political Revolutions, success of natural sciences
200
Which theoretical perspective could be compared to a play where people must interpret their roles and behavior?
Symbolic-interactionism
200
Bob passed out a series of questions to the elderly in assisted living to learn about their happiness. Bob was using which research method?
Survey
200
Hypothesis: High school graduates make less money that college graduates with a bachelors degree. Money, or income, represents the independent or dependent variable?
Dependent (Education (independent) causes change to income)
200
Which theory believes symbols are crucial to social life?
Symbolic interactionism
300
Which sociologist believed in a classless society?
Karl Marx
300
Which theory would view sports as a way to increase academic achievement?
Functionalism
300
When Zimbardo decided to create a prison at Stanford University to study the effects of the environment on behavior, he set up a way to test cause and effect. This best describes which research method?
Experiment
300
Which of the following steps comes first in the scientific method? a. A researcher writes a report on his findings regarding only children. b. A researcher decides to study the intelligence level of only children.
B First, you would choose a topic and ask a question (first steps), and the last step includes sharing the results.
300
Sociologists need to make sure they are measuring exactly what they need to measure (their variables have to relate to the topic). This is called:
Validity
400
Which sociologist created the idea of Social Darwinism, survival of the fittest in society?
Herbert Spencer
400
Which theoretical perspective would view the family as way to promote gender inequality?
Conflict
400
Jenny, a Ph.D. student, went undercover as a high school student to study the effects of teacher rewards and discipline. Jenny was using which type of research method?
Participant observation
400
Which of the following would come first in the scientific method? a. A researcher explores other academic text on the topic and the forms a hypothesis. b.A researcher pursues his population and hands out surveys.
A. First you would develop your hypothesis and then you would decide how to collect the data.
400
Name the American sociologist who worked for the poor and specifically tried to understand how industrialism affected the poor.
Jane Addams
500
I showed you a clip about the first African-American military pilots. In the clip a pilot discusses how he feels about his country and how his country feels about him (the conflict of being Black and American). This demonstrates W.E.B.DuBois' concept of:
Double Consciousness
500
Which theoretical perspective says, "social change is constantly occurring."
Conflict
500
Provide one close-ended question and one open-ended question.
Example (close-ended): On a scale of 1-10, how often do you pray or meditate; do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - cohabitation leads to higher chance of divorce. Example (open-ended): In your own words, please describe your view on the education you have received so far. Do you think school adequately prepares you for employment? Why or why not?
500
Which of the following would come first in the scientific method? a. A researcher reads many articles about a specific theory b. A researcher decides on their topic and plans a hypothesis and way of collecting data.
a. First you read through literature about a topic or question to help you narrow down what you will actually research.
500
What is the difference between sociological thinking and non-sociological thinking?
In sociology we study the group, we look for outside social factors that influence people as opposed to looking at only the individual. Non-sociological thinking looks at internal reactions.
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