UCA Sociology 1300 Exam 1 2024/2025 with 100% correct answers
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UCA Sociology 1300 Ex 1
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UCA Sociology 1300 Ex 1
Sociology correct answerssystematic study of individuals and groups in society. The study of human behavior.
micro vs macro sociology correct answersmicro: small-scale, focuses on individuals and their interactions
macro: lare-scale processes, focuses on the bigger picture, interactions betwee...
Sociology correct answerssystematic study of individuals and groups in society. The study of human
behavior.
micro vs macro sociology correct answersmicro: small-scale, focuses on individuals and their interactions
macro: lare-scale processes, focuses on the bigger picture, interactions between groups
Individual Agency correct answersrefers to the ability an individual has to make decisions about his or
her own life, without outside influence
Social Force correct answersthe features of society that have the power to shape culture and affect
individual behavior and choices.
The Soiological Imagination correct answersis the exploration of the differences between "personal
troubles" and "public issues"; the notion that we must look beyond personal experiences to larger social,
historical and political forces to understand social phenomena.
Functionalism correct answersFocuses on how each of society's parts --- institutions and systems
contribute to the stability of the whole
Conflict Theory correct answersIt emphasizes the role of power, a person or group's ability to exercise
influence and control over others
Symbolic Interactionism correct answersSymbolic interactionists see society itself as created and
maintained through interaction. In fact, symbolic interactionists would argue that without interaction,
there can be no society.
Steps of Social Research correct answers1. select topic
2. Develop research question and hypothesis
3. Design the study
, 4. Collect Data
5. Analyze the data
6. Report the results of the study
7. Refine topic and repeat
What is sociology research? correct answersis the scientific means of acquiring information about
various aspects of society and social behavior.
Description of survey research correct answersThe collection of information from a sample of individuals
through their responses to questions
How to conduct survey research? correct answersexploration, explanation, description and evaluation.
Advantages vs Disadvantages of survey research correct answersAdvantages : cost effective, less time,
reach larger numbers of people
Disadvantages: risk of containing errors, dishonest, no response
Field Research correct answersstudies humans in their natural settings as they go about their usual
business.
controlled experiment correct answersAn experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a
time.
participate observation correct answersis where researchers participate in daily life with the people they
wish to observe in order to collect data. (See also fieldresearch.)
content analysis correct answersexamines existing materials such as documents, photographs and video
to identify patterns, themes and meanings present.
Unobtrusive reach correct answersdoes not use human subjects but instead analyzes information
already collected or evidence left behind by society. (See also secondary data analysis and content
analysis.)
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