SOCI 301 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Errors in Reasoning - Correct answer-Overgeneralization, Selective Observation,
Illogical reasoning and Resistance to change
Overgeneralization - Correct answer-generalize group by select few
Selective Observation - Correct answer-use one individual to represent group
illogical reasoning - Correct answer-conclusions based on invalid assumptions
Resistance to Change - Correct answer-failure of new information to change
perceptions(ex. measles and autism)
Research Question(RQ) - Correct answer-Focus of study, determines methodology
Role of Theory - Correct answer-Theory; logical set of testable perceptions about
reality
Set, Testable, Propositions, empirical reality
Definition of Set, Testable, Propositions, empirical reality - Correct answer-Set:
group of ideas related to each other
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, Testable: can be tested
Propositions: statements about how things relate
Empirical Reality: observable
Types of Research - Correct answer-Exploratory, Descriptive, Explanatory,
Evaluation
Exploratory - Correct answer-- meaning behind peoples actions, interviews and
case studies
Descriptive - Correct answer-define, describe, count information
ex. # of female students
Explanatory - Correct answer-identify causes behinds social phenom
e.g. if unemployment rates rise, will crime rates increase
Evaluation - Correct answer-determine effects of social programs or other types of
intervention
ex. implement something and test effect
Quantitative Research - Correct answer-numerical value, stats/percents
Qualitative Research - Correct answer-experiences, explanations, interpretation of
observations, descriptions ex. color/smell
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Graded A+
Errors in Reasoning - Correct answer-Overgeneralization, Selective Observation,
Illogical reasoning and Resistance to change
Overgeneralization - Correct answer-generalize group by select few
Selective Observation - Correct answer-use one individual to represent group
illogical reasoning - Correct answer-conclusions based on invalid assumptions
Resistance to Change - Correct answer-failure of new information to change
perceptions(ex. measles and autism)
Research Question(RQ) - Correct answer-Focus of study, determines methodology
Role of Theory - Correct answer-Theory; logical set of testable perceptions about
reality
Set, Testable, Propositions, empirical reality
Definition of Set, Testable, Propositions, empirical reality - Correct answer-Set:
group of ideas related to each other
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, Testable: can be tested
Propositions: statements about how things relate
Empirical Reality: observable
Types of Research - Correct answer-Exploratory, Descriptive, Explanatory,
Evaluation
Exploratory - Correct answer-- meaning behind peoples actions, interviews and
case studies
Descriptive - Correct answer-define, describe, count information
ex. # of female students
Explanatory - Correct answer-identify causes behinds social phenom
e.g. if unemployment rates rise, will crime rates increase
Evaluation - Correct answer-determine effects of social programs or other types of
intervention
ex. implement something and test effect
Quantitative Research - Correct answer-numerical value, stats/percents
Qualitative Research - Correct answer-experiences, explanations, interpretation of
observations, descriptions ex. color/smell
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