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T&M: Objectivity and Values in Sociology

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  • Q1
    What is true of both Early positivists and Marx?
    That it is impossible and desirable to be value-free in Sociology
    That it is possible and desirable to be value-free in Sociology
    That it is possible to be value-free in Sociology
    That it is possible but not desirable to be value-free in Sociology
    30s
  • Q2
    Who said that Sociology was the "queen of the sciences"?
    Durkheim
    Weber
    Comte
    Marx
    30s
  • Q3
    What Weber say about scientific facts?
    Our values are not influenced by facts
    We can use facts to make judgments
    They should be kept distinct from our value judgments
    Facts and values go together
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT an opportunity to use our values in research?
    Data interpretation
    Data collection
    When considering the uses of our research
    As a guide to a research question
    30s
  • Q5
    What does "Sociology as a citizen" mean?
    Sociologists should use citizens in their studies
    Sociologists should live in the real world
    Sociologists can be objective
    Sociologists should take responsibility for the consequences of the work
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the difference between a problem maker and a problem taker?
    PMs do not listen to the establishment, PTs take on the establishment
    PMs take on the establishment, whereas PTs work for the establishment
    PMs take on the establishment, whereas PTs do not work for the establishment
    PMs listen to the establishment, PTs do not
    30s
  • Q7
    What do Committed Sociologists say about values and research?
    It is possible and desirable to keep values out of research
    It is impossible and desirable to keep values out of research
    It is possible and undesirable to keep values out of research
    It is impossible and undesirable to keep values out of research
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a spiritless technician?
    Sociologists who use Marx's values to guide their research
    Sociologists who ignore their own values and try to please others
    Sociologists who ignore their own values and try to conduct their own research
    Sociologists who use their own values to guide their research
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is NOT an example of an underdog?
    MPs
    Mental health patients
    Criminals
    Students
    30s
  • Q10
    Why is Relativism a problem for some Sociologists?
    If they use their own values in research, are they objective?
    If they use their own values in research, are they a good citizen
    If they do not use values in research, are they a citizen?
    If they use their own values in research, how can we agree on social facts?
    30s

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