Sociology Chapter 2

It rejects the idea that society exists as a ‘natural’ system open to discovery.

Quantitative Research- Theoretical truth, Qualitative research-Factual truth

Although we all make life choices, society sets the terrain of our life journey

i make contact with some drug users and then ask about their friends and acquaintances and subsequently interview them.

Selecting members of a population at a regular interval determined in advance

Argues that most sociological theory still has a bias towards ‘heterosexuality’ and non heterosexuals need to be heard

Limitation of Sociology is Human behaviour is too complex for sociologists to predict precisely any individual’s actions

Sociological research involves asking 3 types of questions. Select the type of question that is not asked.

researchers draw a sample from the population in such a way that every element in the population has the same chance

Quantitative Research- when statistical or numerical data like rates and statistics is collected and processed.

All are probability sampling methods except:

A __________ is a series of written questions a researcher supplies to subjects requesting their responses.

The #1 rule of research is Confidentiality

Divides sample by age, gender, income and Edu. Purposely constructed with people in their correct proportions or ratios

Probability sampling provides the chance for any sample unit to be selected

i see that studying the human world is very different from studying the physical, biological or material world.

"Knowledge always comes out of specific kinds of social experience. All knowledge is grounded in standpoints."

Which is not a ethical issue in sociological research?

that branch of philosophy that investigates the nature of knowledge and truth

A research tool that investigates the cause and effect under highly controlled conditions.

Updating the participant about why you deceived them to ensure no psychological harm is done.

What are the two types of Research?

A research tool or technique in which the researcher utilizes data collected by other researchers

Non Probability Sampling- researchers chooses sample at random

A type of sampling method where the population is divided into known strata or groups in advance, such as gender or age

a logical system that bases knowledge on direct, systematic observation

Qualitative Research- researcher gathers numerical and subjective data, e.g. peoples emotions and feelings.

Which is not a sociological research tool?

Researchers collect data from a________ which is the part of a population that represents the whole

This problem occurs when researchers use data drawn from only people of one sex to support conclusions about both sexes