SCC Sociological Practice 4

Question 1

Which concept refers to a researcher's ability to gain acceptance and trust within the community being studied?

Accepted Answer

Rapport

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Reactivity

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Reliability

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Reductionism

Question 2

An institutional review board (IRB) primarily evaluates research proposals to ensure:

Accepted Answer

Human subjects are protected from harm

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The study is funded by a reputable source

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Data is collected using only quantitative methods

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Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals

Question 3

When mixed methods are used in a study, what is the primary advantage?

Accepted Answer

It allows findings from one method to validate or enrich those from another

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It eliminates the need for a theoretical framework

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It reduces study costs significantly

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It guarantees a representative sample

Question 4

In sociological research, 'validity' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Whether a measure actually captures the concept it claims to measure

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The consistency of results across repeated measurements

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The size of the study sample

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The cost-effectiveness of the research design

Question 5

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is distinctive because it:

Accepted Answer

Involves community members as active collaborators in designing and conducting research

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Excludes community members from the research process to ensure objectivity

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Relies solely on government-collected administrative data

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Applies only to rural or low-income communities

Question 6

Which type of variable is manipulated by the researcher in an experimental design?

Accepted Answer

Independent variable

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Dependent variable

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Control variable

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Intervening variable

Question 7

A sociologist discovers mid-study that her research is being used to justify discriminatory policy. The most appropriate ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Reassess participation and consider withdrawing or publicly disclosing the misuse

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Continue without intervening to preserve scientific neutrality

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Destroy all collected data immediately

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Report the finding only to the funding agency