SE 5

Question 1

Sociology Definition:
the systematic study of s____l
behavior in human s_______s

-term coined by C___e (1798-1857)

Answer 1

Sociology Definition:
the systematic study of social
behavior in human societies

-term coined by Comte (1798-1857)

Question 2

Sociology cont’d
Three (3) broad goals:

1. explain social life
2. critique social inequities
3. work to effect social change

Answer 2

Sociology cont’d
Three (3) broad goals:

1. explain social life
2. critique social inequities
3. work to effect social change

Question 3

Macro- vs Micro-Sociology

Macrosociology:
A. study of large social o___________s
e.g., CBC, pharmaceutical industry, public
school system

B. study of large social categories
e.g., persons with disabilities, women, youth

Answer 3

Macro- vs Micro-Sociology

Macrosociology:
A. study of large social organizations
e.g., CBC, pharmaceutical industry, public
school system

B. study of large social categories
e.g., persons with disabilities, women, youth

Question 4

Microsociology

Focus on face to face i__________s in small groups
e.g., at a daycare, job interviews,
doctor-patient interaction

Answer 4

Microsociology

Focus on face to face interactionsin small groups
e.g., at a daycare, job interviews,
doctor-patient interaction

Question 5

The “Sociological imagination”

-concept developed by C. Wright M___s (1959)
-refers to the awareness of the relationship
between an individual and the wider society

Answer 5

The “Sociological imagination”

-concept developed by C. Wright Mills (1959)
-refers to the awareness of the relationship
between an individual and the wider society

Question 6

The “Sociological imagination”

-also refers to the knowledge that many
p_______l problems are p____c issues
e.g., divorce, suicide, unemployment

Answer 6

The “Sociological imagination”

-also refers to the knowledge that many
personal problems are public issues
e.g., divorce, suicide, unemployment

Question 7

Steps of Scientific Method

systematic organized series of steps that ensure
maximum o________y and consistency when
researching a p_____m

Answer 7

Steps of Scientific Method

systematic organized series of steps that ensure
maximum objectivity and consistency when
researching a problem

Question 8

Steps of Scientific Method

1. Define the p_____m
2. Review the l_______e

Answer 8

Steps of Scientific Method

1. Define the problem
2. Review the literature

Question 9

Steps of Scientific Method
3. Formulate the h_______s or research
question
4. Select the research design

Answer 9

Steps of Scientific Method
3. Formulate the hypothesis or research
question
4. Select the research design

Question 10

Steps of Scientific Method

5. Collect the d___a
6. Analyze the data
7. Report the f______s

Answer 10

Steps of Scientific Method

5. Collect the data
6. Analyze the data
7. Report the findings

Question 11

2. Review the Literature

•review other studies on same topic
•purpose of literature review
-to learn c_____t state of knowledge on the topic
-to become a_________ with key players within field

Answer 11

2. Review the Literature

•review other studies on same topic
•purpose of literature review
-to learn current state of knowledge on the topic
-to become acquainted with key players within field

Question 12

2. Review the Literature

•review other studies on same topic 
•purpose of literature review 
-to ensure that your question has not been previously 
a\_\_\_\_\_\_d 
-to identify g\_\_s in field of knowledge 
cocktail party conversation 

Answer 12

2. Review the Literature

•review other studies on same topic 
•purpose of literature review 
-to ensure that your question has not been previously 
answered 
-to identify gaps in field of knowledge 
cocktail party conversation 

Question 13

3. Formulate the Hypothesis or Research Question

Hypothesis: s________e statement about relationship
between variables; how x influences y

Answer 13

3. Formulate the Hypothesis or Research Question

Hypothesis: speculative statement about relationship
between variables; how x influences y

Question 14

3. Formulate the Hypothesis or Research Question

Quantitative = Hypothesis 
Qualitative = Research Question

Answer 14

3. Formulate the Hypothesis or Research Question

Quantitative = Hypothesis 
Qualitative = Research Question

Question 15

3. Formulate the Hypothesis or Research Question

i_________t variable-hypothesized to influence
d_______t variable-hypothesized to be influenced
c___e versus c_________n

Answer 15

3. Formulate the Hypothesis or Research Question

independent variable-hypothesized to influence
dependent variable-hypothesized to be influenced
cause versus correlation

Question 16

Select Research design

E_________s

Existing Data s_______y data analysis
historical research

Answer 16

Select Research design

Experiments

Existing Data secondary data analysis
historical research

Question 17

Select Research design

Surveys

Field Research p_________t observation
in-depth interviews documentation

Answer 17

Select Research design

Surveys

Field Research participant observation
in-depth interviews documentation

Question 18

Field Research

H________e Effect unintended influence observers have on their subjects

Answer 18

Field Research

Hawthorne Effect unintended influence observers have on their subjects

Question 19

Participant Observations

Black Like Me by John H____d Griffin

Answer 19

Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin

Question 20

Participant Observations

Nickel and Dimed by B____a Ehrenreich

Answer 20

Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich

Question 21

Participant Observations

Down to THis S_________y bishop-stall

Answer 21

Down to THis Shaughnessy bishop-stall

Question 22

Participant Observations

George Orwell Down and Out in P___s and L____n

Answer 22

George Orwell Down and Out in Paris and London

Question 23

Participant Observations

The People of the Abyss Jack L____n

Answer 23

The People of the Abyss Jack London

Question 24

Participant Observations

W_____m F___e Whyte Street Corner Society

Answer 24

William Foote Whyte Street Corner Society

Question 25

In-depth Interviews | Brothel - A____a Albert

Answer 25

In-depth Interviews | Brothel - Alexa Albert

Question 26

Too Few to Count | A______g and Currie

Answer 26

Too Few to Count | Adlerberg and Currie

Question 27

IN-depth Interviews Running After Pills - Amy Kalier

Answer 27

IN-depth Interviews Running After Pills - Amy Kalier

Question 28

Ervin G_____n - (1976) Gender Advertisements

Answer 28

Ervin Goffman - (1976) Gender Advertisements

Question 29

Hooked - Susan C. B__d

Answer 29

Hooked - Susan C. Boyd

Question 30

6. Analyze the-Data Quantitative or Qualitative Data Reliability of Data extent to which the measure produces c________t results

Answer 30

6. Analyze the-Data Quantitative or Qualitative Data Reliability of Data extent to which the measure produces consistent results

Question 31

6. Analyze the-Data Validity of Data degree to which measure of scale truly reflects p________n under study

Answer 31

6. Analyze the-Data Validity of Data degree to which measure of scale truly reflects phenomenon under study

Question 32

6. Analyze the-Data Value N________y Must report data regardless of findings

Answer 32

6. Analyze the-Data Value Neutrality Must report data regardless of findings

Question 33

7. Report Findings 'Did your result support your hypothesis? Or, did your result add new information to the field of knowledge?

Answer 33

7. Report Findings 'Did your result support your hypothesis? Or, did your result add new information to the field of knowledge?

Question 34

7. Report Findings 'Acknowledge that your work is not the last word; pose future study questions Acknowledge short-comings of work

Answer 34

7. Report Findings 'Acknowledge that your work is not the last word; pose future study questions Acknowledge short-comings of work