In theory, the first step in undertaking a sociological research project is
a. consulting existing research.
b. collecting data.
c. determining the topic or research question.
d. analyzing the data.
C
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Define the term “social facts” and using examples, like your own life as a framework, briefly describe the “social facts” present in your own life, and how they operate. You may use another subject matter if you do not feel comfortable using your own life.
What will be an ideal response?
Social scientists regard deception of research participants as:
a. unimportant unless the research participant protests. b. only an issue if the participants are children. c. a practice to avoid if at all possible. d. nothing to worry about. e. only an issue if the participants are senior citizens.
The social structure that claims a monopoly on the legitimate use of coercion and physical force within a territory is called:
a. the state. b. the economy. c. the military. d. a political party.
Compared with workers in 1970, U.S. workers today experience less upward and more downward social mobility. Which of these is not one of the explanations for this downward trend?
a. the U.S. has a relatively weak K-12 educational system compared with schools in Europe b. the U.S. has no direct federal involvement in its system of higher education c. there has been a loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the U.S. d. Americans, particularly lower-income Americans, no longer believe in hard work as the basis for success e. there is no safety net in the U.S. to protect families in case of a job loss or serious illness