SCC Sociological Practice 3

Question 1

Sociologists who work as consultants to assess the social impact of a new housing policy are engaging in:

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Applied sociological practice

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Pure theoretical research

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Historical comparative analysis

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Demographic modeling

Question 2

Which sampling technique is most appropriate when studying a hidden or hard-to-reach population?

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Snowball sampling

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Stratified random sampling

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Systematic sampling

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Cluster sampling

Question 3

The process of turning an abstract concept like 'social cohesion' into a measurable variable is called:

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Operationalization

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Generalization

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Triangulation

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Sensitization

Question 4

A focus group differs from an individual interview in that it:

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Generates data through group interaction and discussion

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Uses only closed-ended survey questions

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Requires each participant to remain anonymous

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Is always conducted online

Question 5

Which term describes the degree to which a study's findings can be applied to a broader population beyond the sample?

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External validity

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Internal validity

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Reliability

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Construct validity

Question 6

In program evaluation, a 'logic model' is used to:

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Map the relationship between program inputs, activities, and expected outcomes

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Randomly assign participants to control groups

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Calculate statistical significance of survey data

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Determine the sample size needed for a study

Question 7

A sociologist notices that men and women in her study interpret the same workplace experience very differently. This variation is best captured by which method?

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In-depth qualitative interviews

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Random controlled trial

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Standardized achievement tests

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National census data