Which are the three major sociological research orientations?

a. reliable, valid, and applicable
b. positivist, interpretive, and critical
c. conceptual, variable, and operational
d. structural-functional, social-conflict, and symbolic-interaction


Answer: b. positivist, interpretive, and critical

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a. the progress made to date by subordinate groups b. the progress still to be achieved for all minorities c. the paradox of income and education change d. civil rights for gays and lesbians

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According to Ulsperger and Knottnerus 2011, nursing staff put ________ on the outside of resident doors to act as visual keys allowing them to recall a resident's health status

a. Colored Sticker Letters b. Colored Sticker Numbers c. Colored Sticker Dots d. Colored Sticker Shapes

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Durkheim explained that when all types of behavior are permitted and condoned,

a. society thrives and prospers because of its tolerance. b. deviance becomes a major force for positive social change. c. a state of normlessness or anomie exists that may foster moral panics and demoralization. d. a strong sense of group and personal identity is fostered.

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For a positive linear correlation that is not perfect, the average of the cross-products of Z scores is between:

A) ?1 and 0
B) 0 and .5
C) ?.5 and .5
D) 0 and 1

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