Which sociological research method provides the best chance to understand social behavior in a natural setting?

a. The experiment
b. The survey
c. Participant observation
d. Secondary analysis


Answer: c

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Someone with an outstanding gift or exceptional quality that draws others to them and their message is said to possess ________

A) holiness B) charisma C) evangelism D) communion

Sociology

Criminologist Ronald Akers created the differential _____ theory, which combines differential association theory with elements of psychological learning theory, suggesting that both deviant behavior and conventional behavior are learned through the same social processes

a. strain b. illegitimate opportunity c. reinforcement d. social bonding

Sociology

Explain the differences between qualitative and quantitative variables and provide an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which sociologist saw political conflict as the only means of promoting positive change for the underprivileged?

a. Karl Marx b. Emile Durkheim c. G William Domhoff d. C Wright Mills

Sociology