Sociologist Devah Pager randomly assigned fake criminal records to pairs of similar men who were applying for jobs to discover how race and a criminal record can affect the likelihood of being called back for an interview. This is a good example of which research method?

A. observation
B. secondary analysis
C. survey
D. sociological experiment


Answer: D

Sociology

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_________________ may be defined as the systematic analysis of the social aspects of human life

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

While the Davis-Moore thesis suggests "to each according to the importance of one's work," Karl Marx supported the idea ________

a. "to the victor goes the spoils." b. "to each according to the degree of schooling." c. "from each according to ability, to each according to needs." d. "productivity is more important than equality."

Sociology

The assumption that women can wear makeup but men are discouraged from doing so is based on ________ differences.

A. gender B. sex C. sexuality D. gender display

Sociology

Which concept refers to society placing men and women at different social levels?

a. gender stratification b. sexism c. discrimination d. prejudice

Sociology