Three ways to do sociology * objectivity, replication and value free research) Also the use of dependant and independat variables
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- Q1What does it mean for sociology to be value-free?Research that is conducted without personal biases or subjective opinions.Research that aims to persuade othersResearch that incorporates personal beliefsResearch that focuses solely on qualitative methods30s
- Q2In an experiment, what is the independent variable?The outcome of the studyThe variable that is manipulated by the researcher.The variable that is measured during the experimentThe variable that remains constant30s
- Q3Why is replication important in sociology?It allows researchers to create new theoriesIt helps to verify the reliability of research findings.It guarantees the accuracy of qualitative dataIt ensures that personal biases are eliminated30s
- Q4What role do dependent variables play in sociological research?They are the outcomes that are measured in response to changes in the independent variable.They are the factors that the researcher manipulatesThey refer to the underlying biases of the researcherThey are the constants kept the same throughout an experiment30s
- Q5What is the significance of objectivity in sociological research?It involves using only qualitative research methodsIt allows researchers to express their opinions freelyIt guarantees that all data will be accurateIt ensures that findings are based on facts rather than personal feelings or biases.30s
- Q6How does value-free research contribute to the field of sociology?It guarantees that every research project will be successfulIt allows researchers to draw conclusions based solely on data, without bias from personal beliefs.It limits the types of questions that can be studiedIt encourages researchers to share their opinions openly30s
- Q7What is the main purpose of using independent and dependent variables in sociological studies?To create biased interpretations of dataTo eliminate all qualitative research methodsTo develop personal theories about societyTo identify and analyze the cause-and-effect relationships between different factors.30s
- Q8What does it mean for sociological research to be replicable?It requires unique and original studies each timeIt can be repeated by other researchers to achieve the same results.It is based on subjective interpretationsIt focuses only on anecdotal evidence30s
- Q9Which of the following best describes the role of dependent variables in a sociological study?Dependent variables are kept constant during the studyDependent variables are factors manipulated by the researcherDependent variables refer to the researchers' personal opinionsDependent variables are what researchers measure to see how they are affected by independent variables.30s
- Q10Why is it necessary for sociological research to maintain objectivity?To ensure that the research findings accurately reflect reality and are not influenced by the researcher's biases.To focus solely on quantitative dataTo allow researchers to express their personal viewsTo prioritize the researcher's interpretations over facts30s