Social Research Fundamentals Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is one purpose of social research?

  • Exploration
  • Prediction
  • Description
  • All of the above (correct)

What type of research aims to anticipate future social trends based on past patterns?

Predictive research

Descriptive research focuses on understanding 'why' something happens.

False (B)

Epistemology deals with the nature of ___

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

What philosophical element determines whether reality is viewed objectively or as socially constructed?

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

Which of the following is a common research paradigm?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A paradigm is a narrow belief system that restricts research methodologies.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What research type assesses the effectiveness of policies or programs?

<p>Evaluation research</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Exploration Research

Investigating new or little-known areas of social phenomena to gain an initial understanding. It often explores emerging issues or behaviors.

Descriptive Research

Systematic observation and description of social situations, events, or interactions. It focuses on 'what' is happening.

Explanatory Research

Identifying the causes, effects, and relationships within social phenomena. It focuses on understanding 'why' things happen.

Predictive Research

Anticipating future social trends or behaviors based on past patterns and current data.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Evaluation Research

Assessing the effectiveness of policies, programs, or interventions, often determining if goals were met and resources were used efficiently.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Ontology

The study of the nature of reality and what exists. It influences how we see the world and what is considered 'real'.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Epistemology

The study of knowledge, concerning how we acquire it and what constitutes valid knowledge. It dictates the tools to study reality.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Positivism

(Epistemology) The belief that knowledge is only valid when based on observable, empirical evidence.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Interpretivism

(Epistemology) The belief knowledge is co-constructed through human experiences and interactions.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Paradigm

A comprehensive framework of beliefs, theories, and methodologies for viewing and conducting research.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Related Documents

research long.docx

More Like This

Social Science Research: Methodologies, Datasets and Studies
16 questions

Social Science Research: Methodologies, Datasets and Studies

AmbitiousRhyme avatar
AmbitiousRhyme
Research Methodologies in Social Sciences
10 questions

Research Methodologies in Social Sciences

FearlessAllegory avatar
FearlessAllegory
Research Methodologies Chapter 3-4
30 questions

Research Methodologies Chapter 3-4

LargeCapacityPlumTree avatar
LargeCapacityPlumTree
Introduction to Social Science
15 questions

Introduction to Social Science

UnwaveringMridangam avatar
UnwaveringMridangam
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Open
Browser
Browser