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Chapter 2 Lesson 2 Quiz

Quiz by Shonda Cribb

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  • Q1
    1. According to what sociological assumption do events occur in predictable nonrandom ways?
    causation
    variable
    correlation
    intervention
    30s
  • Q2
    2. What does it mean in research when a negative correlation occurs?
    The variables produce a variety of results.
    The variables are written in a more precise way.
    The variables change in opposite directions.
    The variables are disposed of and reconsidered.
    30s
  • Q3
    3. What is an apparent relationship between two variables that is actually caused by a third variable affecting both of the other variables?
    spurious correlation
    representative sample
    secondary analysis
    multiple causation
    30s
  • Q4
    4. Which is one of the three standards commonly used to determine causal relationships?
    Not more than two factors must be taken into account.
    None of the variables should be correlated.
    A change in the independent variable must occur before a change in the dependent variable can occur.
    Factors and changes must be considered to make sure the research consists of fair and independent data.
    30s
  • Q5
    5. A research study is examining these characteristics: age, education, and occupation. What are these characteristics within the study?
    correlations
    interventions
    variables
    causations
    30s
  • Q6
    6. Suppose that a government support program provides food for a group of people. How can the effects of this support be accurately and scientifically identified?
    positive conclusion
    participant observation
    intervening variable
    representative sample
    30s
  • Q7
    7. Which statement regarding correlations is accurate?
    The existence of a correlation does not necessarily mean a cause-and-effect relationship exists.
    The existence of a correlation means that research should not move forward until the correlation is dissolved.
    The existence of a correlation means that a researcher has not properly recorded the data.
    The existence of a correlation will mean that the information gathered in the field has not been properly evaluated.
    30s
  • Q8
    8. What would cause a positive correlation?
    The dependent and the independent variable provide data desired by the sociologist.
    The dependent variable remains constant as the research progresses.
    The independent variable makes a very slight change with each round of testing.
    The independent variable and the dependent variable change in the same direction.
    30s
  • Q9
    9. What type of variable is identified by membership in a category and is a "yes/no" variable?
    qualitative variable
    quantitative variable
    independent variable
    dependent variable
    30s
  • Q10
    10.Many factors are known to contribute to crime. What concept does this exemplify?
    dependent increase
    multiple causation
    relative correlation
    quantitative variable
    30s

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