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What is the purpose of purposive sampling?

To ensure that the sample includes specific traits to represent different groups within the population

To ensure representation of diverse age groups, occupations, and technological expertise (correct)

To select participants randomly from the population

To select a proportionate number of participants from different neighborhoods or income levels

In quota sampling, how are individuals selected?

To ensure representation of diverse age groups, occupations, and technological expertise

Randomly from the population

Based on specific traits to represent different groups within the population

To ensure a proportionate number of participants from different neighborhoods or income levels (correct)

Which term refers to the interconnectedness and relationships within a society, community, or social group?

Culture

Social norms

Structure (correct)

Institution

What do strong social norms with significant moral or ethical implications refer to?

Mores Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'institution' refer to in sociology and anthropology terms?

Social arrangement such as norms, rules and practices Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to informal everyday norms such as 'please' and 'thank you'?

Folkways Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'culture' encompass in social sciences?

Language, customs, and collective identities developed by all social groups Signup and view all the answers

What are conventions in terms of social norms?

Unwritten rules but establish practices such as shaking hands or standing in line Signup and view all the answers

What do elements of culture in social sciences include?

Language, customs, and collective identities developed by all social groups Signup and view all the answers

Which social science field focuses on the study of political systems, governments, and political behavior?

Political Science Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of human societies, cultures, and their development?

Anthropology Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves obtaining primary data from the natural environment without a lab experiment or survey?

Ethnography Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of the mind and behavior?

Psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves staying in a specific area and conducting a detailed study of a small group over a period of time?

Fieldwork Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling includes all accessible subjects for study?

Consecutive Sampling Signup and view all the answers

Which approach involves researcher joining a group of people to observe and collect data in a real-world setting?

Participant Observation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study focuses on studying trends or patterns for a group of individuals?

Cohort Analysis Signup and view all the answers