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Which represents the selection of a hypothesis and alternative hypothesis?

Theory

Interest

Idea (correct)

What is a common goal of qualitative and quantitative research?

To determine the causal relationships between social elements (correct)

To model sociological investigation on the methods of the natural sciences

To determine which of all possible social arrangements work best

To find out what people's behaviors mean to them

What is operationalization?

The process of recording collected data in a form suitable for analysis

The process of deciding how a variable to be studied will be precisely measured (correct)

The process of deciding the meaning of the variables one wants to study

The process of working out the logics of an experimental study

What initially got danah boyd interested in the social interactions of young people in an online environment?

Seeing her brother participate in online bulletin board discussions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups are protected populations whose study often requires an extra level of approval?

Prisoners Signup and view all the answers

Which of the items correctly explains why the process used in the U.S. Census is politically important?

Census results are used to decide representation in Congress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following were among Ann Morning's findings (2004) when she did a content analysis study of 92 high-school textbooks in biology and the social sciences?

Biology texts still used a traditional conception of race Signup and view all the answers

Order the sample groups, best to worst, based on how well they would represent the population of Anytown residents with an active interest in sports: a. , b. , c. __.

b (people randomly approached at a softball tournament, a swim meet, an athletic supply store, and a sports bar), c (people randomly approached at a department store and at a shopping mall), a (high-school students at three different schools) Signup and view all the answers

Match each research design to the potential problem with it.

Experimenter effects = A researcher dressed as a store employee asks people what products they'd like to see stocked Variables poorly operationalized = Based on observation, the researcher will classify shoppers as 'hunters' or 'browsers' Study ethically questionable = A hidden camera films shoppers as they react to a potentially offensive store display Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why social science is so difficult?

The reality being studied changes as it's studied Signup and view all the answers

Selection bias can be avoided by making sure the sample size is large enough.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the items correctly describe how power influences research and research findings?

The rich have more power than the poor to control the conditions under which they are studied. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hypotheses Selection

Hypothesis and alternative hypothesis selection are referred to as an "idea".

Research Goals

Common goal of qualitative and quantitative research: determining causal relationships between social elements.

Operationalization

Operationalization involves deciding how a variable will be precisely measured.

danah boyd's Interest

danah boyd's interest in online social interactions stemmed from observing her brother's participation in online discussions.

Protected Populations

Groups requiring extra approval for studies include prisoners, people with disabilities, and minors.

U.S. Census Importance

Census results influence federal fund distribution, congressional representation, and tax policies.

Ann Morning's Findings

Findings from Ann Morning's study: biology textbooks still reflect traditional race concepts, while social sciences treat race as a social construct.

Sample Group Representation

Best to worst representation of Anytown sports-interested residents:
- Randomly approached individuals at a sports event (best).
- Randomly approached individuals in stores and malls (moderate).
- High-school students at different schools (worst).

Research Design Problems

Research design issues:
- Experimenter effects: researcher posing as a store employee.
- Poor operationalization: classifying shoppers based on observation.
- Ethical concerns: using hidden cameras.

Difficulty in social science arises from the evolving nature of the reality being studied.

Selection Bias

Selection bias cannot be eliminated by merely ensuring a large sample size.

Power and Research Dynamics

Power dynamics in research:
- Funding control influences research focus and scope.
- Wealth impacts the control over study conditions.
- Junior researchers may self-censor to maintain academic relationships.

Generalizable Measurement Methods

Surveying students passing by a campus booth achieves generalizable results for the student population.

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Test your understanding of Chapter 2 on hypotheses and research goals with these flashcards. This quiz aims to enhance your knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research concepts. Challenge yourself and see how well you grasp these fundamental ideas!

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Which represents the selection of a hypothesis and alternative hypothesis?