36 Questions
What analogy is presented in the text to explain the approach to choosing research methods?
Choosing a hammer for hanging a picture
According to Ackroyd and Hughes (1992), how should researchers view different research methods?
As interchangeable tools with no preference
What is highlighted as a crucial consideration when deciding how to collect research data?
The choice between descriptive or statistical data
In sociological research, what theoretical beliefs influence how data is collected?
Theoretical beliefs about the social world
What aspect of research involves confronting theoretical questions related to the choice of topic and method?
Topic choice
Why does choosing a research topic involve multiple considerations at a theoretical level?
To allow for various perspectives on the topic
What is a factor that may influence a researcher's choice of research topic?
The researcher's values
What is one reason interactionists may avoid using statistical methods in research?
They are not seeking causality
Why might a government agency be selective in funding social research projects?
To align with their policies and decisions
What is a practical consideration that may impact a researcher's choice of topic?
Access to research subjects
Why might some researchers resort to covert participation in their studies?
To overcome problems of access and co-operation
What may be a reason for focusing sociological research on the activities of the powerless?
Problems of access and co-operation
Why might a researcher's perspective influence their choice of research methodology?
Based on their beliefs about reliability and validity of methods
In what context might practical considerations significantly affect a researcher's topic choice?
When dealing with financial constraints
What might be a key reason for university-based research to align with governmental preferences?
To secure future funding
How might a researcher's values influence the choice of research topic?
By affecting the level of interest in a topic
What method might a researcher avoid to prevent ethical issues when studying criminal behaviors?
Participant observation
In research ethics, what must a researcher obtain from those being researched to avoid ethical questions?
Informed consent
What is one aspect of the relationship between researchers and participants that is crucial for ethical research practices?
Trust and personal honesty
What is one important consideration regarding the safety of individuals involved in a research project?
Ensuring physical and psychological safety
Which of the following is considered unethical behavior in research according to the text?
Fabricating data
What question do researchers ask themselves to ensure ethical research conduct according to the text?
"Is it true?"
What is one morally ambiguous area mentioned in the text regarding research practices?
Studying people who do not want to be studied
What did Rosenhan (1973) do to test his hypothesis about the accuracy of diagnosing schizophrenia?
"Sending students displaying false symptoms into hospitals"
"In Milgram’s (1974) study of authority, respondents believed they were giving electric shocks to learners" exemplifies an unethical practice related to:
"Causing distress or experimenting on people without their knowledge"
"Wallis (1977) wanted to research Scientology but was refused access by church leaders, so he based his research on former members" - this scenario illustrates:
"Studying individuals without their consent"
What is the primary factor that influences the choice of research method according to the passage?
The practical considerations of the study
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a practical consideration that can influence the choice of research method?
The researcher's personal beliefs and values
According to the passage, which of the following is an example of a quantitative research method?
Questionnaires
Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned in the passage as influencing the choice of research method?
The researcher's personal experience and expertise
According to the passage, what was the main aim of Kessler's (2000) study on the relationship between sponsorship and small business performance?
To test whether sponsored individuals are more successful than non-sponsored individuals
The passage suggests that which of the following research methods would be the most suitable for studying the culture of the police?
Participant observation
According to the passage, which of the following research topics would be the most difficult to carry out?
Suicide
The passage suggests that ethical considerations in research primarily relate to:
Both a and b
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a practical consideration that can influence the choice of research method?
The researcher's personal biases and assumptions
According to the passage, what was the main reason Venkatesh changed his research approach from using a questionnaire to participant observation?
He was advised by his research subjects that he needed to experience their lived reality in order to understand it
Explore the theoretical, practical, and ethical considerations influencing the choice of research topic, methods, and conduct in sociological research. Learn how to select the most appropriate method for data collection based on the chosen research topic.
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