A ______________________ is a person sought out by the researcher using interview methods because he or she has intimate knowledge of the group being studied and will talk openly about it to the researcher.
a. key informant
b. alpha interviewee
c. convenience sample
d. primary reference
a. key informant
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Using what you know about fast food restaurants to order lunch at a new burger place is an example of in Piaget's theory
a. organization b. operations c. accommodation d. assimilation
According to the authors of the text, capitalism will, if unhindered by government regulation, result in individual self-fulfillment and general material progress for all of society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. All sociologists theorize 2. Once sociological theories have been created, they can be broadly applied to many different subjects, such as religion, economy, or organizations. 3. Sociological theories, once created, usually only apply to a specific subject area such as religion, sports, or work. 4. When Randall Collins developed his theory about the causes of violence, it really could only be applied to serious criminal acts, and did not relate to common, minor acts of violence that go unreported. 5. Because it only studies modern society, earlier theories from other fields had little relevance for sociology.