WGU C273 Introduction to Sociology Study Guide (New 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct

WGU C273 Introduction to Sociology Study Guide (New 2024/ 2025 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct QUESTION Research Methods 1-Surveys 2-Participant Observation 3-Case Studies 4-Secondary Analysis 5-Analysis of Documents 6-experiments 7-Unobtrusive measures QUESTION Research Model Surveys Answer: Collection of data by having people answer a series of questions and selection a sample Narrow population (a target group to be studied (high school males) Select a sample (individuals intended to represent the population to be studied) Ask natural questions Establish rapport QUESTION Random sample Answer: A sample in which everyone in the target population has the same chance of being included in the survey QUESTION Stratified random sample Answer: A sample from selected subgroups of the target population (freshmen and seniors) QUESTION Respondants Answer: People who respond to a survey QUESTION Types of survey questions Answer: Closed ended questions (questions followed by a list of possible answers) Open ended questions - respondents answer in their own words QUESTION Research Model - Participant Observation Answer: Researcher participates in a research setting while observing what is happening in that setting For example, if your campus has a crisis intervention center, you may be able to observe victims of spouse abuse from the time they report the attack through their participation in counseling. With good rapport, you may be able to spend time with them in other settings. This, in turn, may give you insight into how to improve college counseling services. QUESTION Research Model - Case Studies Answer: Intensive analysis of a single event, situation or individual QUESTION Research Model - Secondary Analysis Answer: The analysis of data that have been collected by other researchers QUESTION Research Model - Analysis of documents Answer: Examine books, newspapers, diaries, bank records, police reports, immigration files, lets.. also includes video and audio recordings QUESTION Research Model - Experiments Answer: Use of controlled and experimental groups and dependent and undefended variables to test causation QUESTION Experimental group The group subjects in an experiment who are exposed t