31 Questions
What is the first step in the Inquiry Model/Process?
Identify the problem or question
What is anthropology the study of?
Members of different cultures
Which field of study focuses on the study of human mental processes?
Psychology
What is the final step in the Inquiry Model/Process?
Draw Conclusions
What is sociology the study of?
Individuals and members of groups
What does it mean to develop a hypothesis?
Form an answer to the question being addressed
What is the purpose of developing a hypothesis?
To provide an answer to the research question
What is a potential disadvantage of conducting a sample survey if the survey is too long?
The information gathered may become inaccurate due to survey fatigue
What is a potential disadvantage of using interviews as a research method?
Increases the risk of bias
What is the primary focus of social science?
To study humans in groups
Which term refers to the quality of being logical and factually sound?
Validity
What is a common drawback of conducting case studies as a research method?
Inability to replicate the findings
What describes an in-depth, detailed examination of a particular case (or cases)?
Case Study
What is the main advantage of using observations as a research method?
Gathers information without interference
What does the term 'bias' refer to?
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another
A hypothesis is an answer to the question being solved and can guide the research process. True or False?
True
Anthropology is the study of humans as individuals and members of groups. True or False?
False
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?
True
Sociology focuses on the study of human mental processes. True or False?
False
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?
True
Observations as a research method have a primary advantage in providing direct, firsthand information about the subject of study. True or False?
True
A hypothesis is just an answer to the question that you’re trying to solve.
True
Case studies are unable to be replicated.
True
Sample surveys are limited by the potential inaccuracy of information due to survey fatigue.
True
Experiments are prone to human error.
True
Interviews are a good way of gathering specific information.
True
Observations are more prone to bias due to interference.
False
Social science is the study of non-human animals in groups.
False
The Inquiry Model has four steps.
False
Objectivity refers to the quality of being subjective.
False
Validity refers to the quality of being illogical and unsound.
False
Learn about the social sciences such as anthropology, sociology, and psychology, and understand the inquiry model/process for problem-solving and hypothesis development.
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