Choose a topic of contemporary relevance that interests you. Create a simple research question about the topic, choose an appropriate research method, and discuss any possible data collection and ethical issues that may arise.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies.
KEY: Learning Objective: 2.3: Identify key methods of sociological research and explain when it is appropriate to use them.
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A) equally beneficial for everyone; environmental outputs B) overridden by regulation; economic growth C) a tragedy of the commons; sustainability D) a treadmill of production; profits
According to the social class model developed by sociologist Dennis Gilbert, the __________ class members (about one percent of the U. S. population) own substantial income-producing assets and operate on both the national and international levels. People in this class have an influence on the economy and society far beyond their numbers
a. upper-middle b. upper c. lower-middle d. middle
Proponents of school choice:
a. argue that government-funded schools provide the most consistent quality education. b. are opposed to privatization of education. c. are almost exclusively liberals. d. include liberals and conservatives who argue that when schools compete with one another for students they will provide a better service.
Which theory is based on the idea that new norms are created considering some precipitating event, and they guide the often-nontraditional actions that characterize collective behavior?
A. emergent norm B. innovative norm C. changing norm D. resource norm