Sociological Research Methods Quiz

Introduction to Sociological Research Methods

• Sociologists study society, social institutions, organizations, and relationships through sociological perspectives.
• Sociologists ask questions about social problems, behavior, and the reasons behind them.
• Poor people are more likely to break the law than rich people, and the crimes of the rich are often overlooked.
• Differences in behavior between genders are not solely based on "human nature."
• Values play a significant role in what sociologists investigate and how they conduct research.
• Theories, previous research, and methods inform sociological research.
• Researchers cannot perceive society objectively and must identify their filters to avoid bias.
• Traditional knowledge sources include authority, observation, and overgeneralization.
• The impact of smartphones on students' engagement and outcomes is a research question.
• The hypothesis is that student learning outcomes improve when smartphones are removed from classrooms.
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods offer different perspectives and approaches to understanding phenomena.
• Ethical research considers the rights to safety, privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent, and avoids unethical practices such as the Stanford Prison Experiment and "The Unfortunate Experiment."