Sociology Fundamentals Quiz
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Which of the following best defines sociology?

  • The study of human behavior
  • The study of human groups and their interactions (correct)
  • The study of social media
  • The study of individual psychology
  • What is the main focus of sociology?

  • Exploring human biology
  • Understanding the sociological imagination (correct)
  • Analyzing social media trends
  • Studying individual psychology
  • What distinguishes sociological thinking from 'commonsense'?

  • Sociological thinking focuses on individual experiences
  • Sociological thinking relies on scientific evidence (correct)
  • Sociological thinking ignores social structures
  • Sociological thinking is based on personal opinions
  • What are societies comprised of?

    <p>Individuals belonging to many groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of social science?

    <p>Understanding connections between individuals and groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of the following best defines research in the context of social science?

    <p>A systematic approach to gathering data using an agreed upon set of methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches to research?

    <p>Qualitative research focuses on gathering descriptive data, while quantitative research focuses on gathering numerical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall research process?

    <p>Collecting data using various research methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the seven types of research methods discussed in the text?

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

    What is the deductive approach commonly associated with?

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

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