__________ is the object of study that is quantified in quantitative research

a. A unit of analysis
b. A selection effect
c. Correlation
d. Verstehen


Answer: A

Sociology

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As our society ages, a number of older adults are living longer; they are healthy and taking better care of themselves, and they still want to remain in the workforce. Many Americans own their own home. They are able to care for themselves and would prefer to not live in senior housing or any type of assisted living situation. They don't want to have to rely too much on their adult children either, as they know their adult children are busy with work and their families. When examining these trends, what emerges as a preference for many older adults?

A. to cohabit with a life partner B. to "age in place" C. to move into "transitional aging" D. to disengage from the workforce

Sociology

A psychosis that involves a thinking disorder, particularly hallucinations and fantasies is called _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Sociology

Why did Max Weber largely disagree with Karl Marx's ideas on religion?

a. Weber argued that religion was not necessarily a conservative force; rather, religiously inspired movements have often produced dramatic social transformations. b. Weber held that religion, rather than being the "opium of the people," actually had the much more sinister effect of teaching the populace basic lessons about the repression of desire. c. Weber thought that Marx looked too much at society's structures when it came to religion and failed to account for daily life. d. Weber knew that religion was embedded in human culture and that it could not be reduced to the workings of the state.

Sociology

Which of the following collaboration strategies is mentioned in reference to HRMET?

a. Specialists offering their time to teach the HRMET program. b. Regular meetings to establish expectations, refine program development, and process evaluation. c. An equal contribution of funds and time by collaborating partners. d. Involving parents in the welfare system as collaborators.

Sociology