SCC Sociological Practice 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Applied sociological practice

Answer

Applied sociological practice uses sociological tools to evaluate real-world programs and inform policy decisions.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Snowball sampling

Answer

Snowball sampling relies on existing participants to recruit future participants, making it ideal for populations that are difficult to identify.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Operationalization

Answer

Operationalization defines how an abstract concept will be measured in concrete, observable terms for a study.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Generates data through group interaction and discussion

Answer

Focus groups produce data from the dynamic interplay among participants, revealing shared perspectives and social norms.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

External validity

Answer

External validity refers to how well research findings can be generalized from the studied sample to the wider population.

(SCC) Sociology Certificate Course Practice Test