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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?
    correlation
    intervention
    causation
    variable
    30s
  • Q2
    2. What does it mean in research when a negative correlation occurs?
    The variables change in opposite directions.
    The variables are disposed of and reconsidered.
    The variables produce a variety of results.
    The variables are written in a more precise way.
    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?
    secondary analysis
    representative sample
    multiple causation
    spurious correlation
    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.
    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.
    None of the variables should be correlated.
    30s
  • Q5
    5. A research study is examining these characteristics: age, education, and occupation. What are these characteristics within the study?
    interventions
    variables
    correlations
    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?
    participant observation
    representative sample
    intervening variable
    positive conclusion
    30s
  • Q7
    7. Which statement regarding correlations is accurate?
    The existence of a correlation means that a researcher has not properly recorded the data.
    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 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 independent variable makes a very slight change with each round of testing.
    The dependent variable remains constant as the research progresses.
    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?
    dependent variable
    quantitative variable
    independent variable
    qualitative variable
    30s
  • Q10
    10.Many factors are known to contribute to crime. What concept does this exemplify?
    multiple causation
    dependent increase
    relative correlation
    quantitative variable
    30s

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