SAGE News Clips: Exploring Sociological Research MethodsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 46 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:A ______ sample produces generalizable results that apply to a large population.
A. snowball
B. random
C. small
D. targeted
Answer: B
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Most people in the United States marry at least once in their lifetime and approximately __________ of those marriages will last until one of the partners dies
(a) one-eighth (b) one-fourth (c) one-third (d) one-half
The Solomon Asch experiment, in which groups of participants were asked to compare the lengths of lines, demonstrated that:
a. groups have great power to induce conformity. b. an authoritarian leader can strongly influence group members. c. peer pressure emerges when a group’s task is relatively difficult or demanding. d. the larger the group is, the less each member has a sense of individual responsibility.
A high rate of noncompliance is the major reason why, although lithium is perhaps the single most effective psychotherapeutic agent available, alternative medications have been developed.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to network exchange theorist, which is a property of strong power networks? Select all, but only those that apply.
a. Exclusivity b. Required participation c. Competition d. Exclusion