The various techniques used by sociologists to form and ask questions, and to collect and interpret data
A. Research methods
B. Scientific method
C. Research process
D. Scientific process
A
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a. It is far easier to use preexisting social structures than to develop new ones. b. The paved means of production enhance opportunities for social change. c. Path dependency helps societies resist institutionalization. d. Governments cannot adequately respond to path dependency among the population.
Parents who abuse their children were rarely abused by their own parents
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. When observations are conducted in a natural setting, they include participant observation and nonparticipant observation. 2. A researcher who observes fourth graders on a playground, takes notes, and announces his presence, is utilizing the ethnographic research method. 3. Interviews are not very often used in sociology as a research method. 4. Random samples should be used in order to avoid bias while conducting a survey. 5. All experiments take place within a laboratory setting with a controlled environment.
Researchers find that pet owners live longer, healthier lives. Within this study, pet ownership is the
A. spurious variable. B. dependent variable. C. operational variable. D. independent variable.