Which term do sociologists use for a collection of propositions that work to explain how social phenomena operate?

A. levels of analysis
B. social theory
C. structural theories
D. sociology


Answer: B

Sociology

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A table designed to assess program throughputs, outputs, or outcomes might use the following variables. Which variable would likely NOT be used?

a. Number and percent of clients who attended at least 80% of the healthy cooking classes b. Number and percent of clients who moved from another state c. Number and percent of clients who had lowered their blood pressure by the end of the program d. Number and percent demonstrating an increase in knowledge and awareness of domestic violence issues

Sociology

The National Crime Victimization Survey involves statistics reported by the victims themselves

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The second half of the 20th century saw an explosion of nations developing systems of mass education

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

More and more women are falling below the poverty line. This is referred to as:

a. feminization of work b. feminine relativism c. feminization of poverty d. relative poverty of women

Sociology