Factual questions in sociological research are also called:

Gerontology is

a. the same thing as ageism. b. the study of prejudice and discrimination towards the elderly. c. the study of aging. d. the study of how chronic illnesses progress over time.

As of 2002, __________% of Dominican Republic families were headed by females

a) 15 b) 25 c) 35 d) 45

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Deception in research is inherently unethical and is therefore prohibited.

Which was not cited in the text as a reason for the increased interest in the study of dying, death, and bereavement?

a. An aura of mystery developed with deaths occurring in institutional settings b. Prolonged life as a result of medical and scientific breakthroughs resulting in numerous ethical issues c. Large percentages of the population leaving urban areas and returning to the farm where death is a daily event d. All of the above were cited.