Which of the following would be considered an acceptable source of data for sociological research?

a. Generalizing from personal experiences
b. Making assumptions from a single case
c. Using census data as the basis for findings
d. Using some authority such as the media or the Bible


Answer : c. Using census data as the basis for findings.

Sociology

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a. contain no artificial ingredients. b. occur naturally in the laboratory. c. encourage people to act naturally. d. occur naturally without the experimenter's intervention. e. have no manipulated dependent variable

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Grandparents have legal visitation rights with their grandchildren in:

a. one-third of the states. b. half of the states. c. three-fourths of the states. d. all 50 states.

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______________ is the legal term for pornography that is defined as unacceptable

A. pornography B. erotica C. obscenity D. sadomasochism

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Psychologists Theodor W. Adorno and his colleagues concluded that highly prejudiced individuals tend to have a(n) ____, which is characterized by excessive conformity, submissiveness to authority, intolerance, insecurity, a high level of superstition, and ridgid, stereotypic thinking.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology