Explain sampling and why it is used in data gathering. Explain how one can use a sample for research and still be able to generalize the findings to a larger population; what factors determine if the results from a sample may be generalized to the population?
What will be an ideal response?
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Which theory emphasizes the psychological costs to individuals for deviance that comes from having internalized basic values and beliefs in a society?
a. strain theory b. control theory c. labeling theory d. differential association theory e. conflict theory
The program hypothesis forms the basis for setting the goals and objectives from the program design. That allows the program planner to begin the framework for the program evaluation. Discuss and illustrate the steps a planner would take to move from the program hypothesis to goals and objectives and a framework for evaluation of a social problem of your choice.
What will be an ideal response?
In _______________, multiple people are brought together in a private, comfortable environment to engage in a guided discussion of some topic. The subjects are selected based on the relevance to the topic under study
a. experiments b. focus group c. ethnomethodology d. grounded theory e. observation
Which type of sociologist would most likely focus on government efforts to regulate the flow of information on the Internet?