Introduction to Social Sciences and Inquiry Model
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What is the first step in the Inquiry Model/Process?

  • Analyze the Data
  • Develop a Hypothesis
  • Identify the problem or question (correct)
  • Gather Data

    • What is anthropology the study of?

  • Individuals and members of groups
  • Human mental processes
  • Human biology
  • Members of different cultures (correct)

    • Which field of study focuses on the study of human mental processes?

  • Anthropology
  • Sociology
  • Biology
  • Psychology (correct)

    • What is the final step in the Inquiry Model/Process?

    <p>Draw Conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sociology the study of?

    <p>Individuals and members of groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to develop a hypothesis?

    <p>Form an answer to the question being addressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of developing a hypothesis?

    <p>To provide an answer to the research question</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of conducting a sample survey if the survey is too long?

    <p>The information gathered may become inaccurate due to survey fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of using interviews as a research method?

    <p>Increases the risk of bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of social science?

    <p>To study humans in groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the quality of being logical and factually sound?

    <p>Validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common drawback of conducting case studies as a research method?

    <p>Inability to replicate the findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes an in-depth, detailed examination of a particular case (or cases)?

    <p>Case Study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using observations as a research method?

    <p>Gathers information without interference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'bias' refer to?

    <p>Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hypothesis is an answer to the question being solved and can guide the research process. True or False?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anthropology is the study of humans as individuals and members of groups. True or False?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Analyzing data involves separating relevant from irrelevant data, then organizing the evidence to make it clear, and finally showing if the evidence supports the hypothesis. True or False?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sociology focuses on the study of human mental processes. True or False?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first step in the Inquiry Model/Process is to identify the problem or question and the type of question being answered. True or False?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Observations as a research method have a primary advantage in providing direct, firsthand information about the subject of study. True or False?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hypothesis is just an answer to the question that you’re trying to solve.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Case studies are unable to be replicated.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sample surveys are limited by the potential inaccuracy of information due to survey fatigue.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Experiments are prone to human error.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interviews are a good way of gathering specific information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Observations are more prone to bias due to interference.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social science is the study of non-human animals in groups.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Inquiry Model has four steps.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Objectivity refers to the quality of being subjective.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Validity refers to the quality of being illogical and unsound.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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