Participant observation usually falls within _______ sociology, yielding mostly qualitative data and relying on personal judgment.
a. positivist
b. critical
c. interpretive
d. a combination of all fields of
Answer: c. interpretive
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Sherif's fundamental conclusion is that social contacts between hostile groups are more likely to succeed if _____________
a. the situation is pleasant b. group leaders are persuaded that they need to cajole their followers to try to get along with members of the other group c. favorable information about one group is given to the other group d. the groups are put in a situation where they must work toward a common goal e. none of the above
Most people without health insurance __________.
A. live in families in which at least one member is employed B. live below the poverty line C. are over the age of 65 D. are Hispanic
When comparing interviewing done in ethnography with interviewing done in survey research, which of the following is more central to the ethnographic enterprise?
a. gaining trust with the respondents. b. developing rapport with the respondents. c. establishing in-depth relationships with the respondents. d. all of the above
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Female governors are drastically outnumbered by male governors. B. The year 2010 marked the first time the Supreme Court had three women justices at the same time. C. Both answers are true. D. Neither answer is true.