Perhaps the most difficult methods to apply to the

76. Perhaps the most difficult method(s) to apply to the social sciences, as compared with laboratory-based
natural sciences, is/are:
a. surveys. c. historical methods.
b. experimental methods. d. content analysis.
ANS: B DIF: Moderate REF: Data Collection
OBJ: Contrast the major distinctions and functional advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and
quantitative research designs MSC: Understanding
77. LeeAnn is a graduate student in sociology who is studying media depictions of gun violence in popular
films such as Rambo and Scarface . Her choice of methods is known as:

DIF: Easy REF: Data Collection
OBJ: Contrast the major distinctions and functional advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and
quantitative research designs MSC: Applying
78. Harry’s study compared how the posts on Craigslist of “men seeking women” differed from the posts
of “women seeking men.” What research method was Harry using when he compared how often men
and women mentioned particular characteristics (e.g., attractive, sexy, athletic, professional,
educated)?
DIF: Moderate REF: Data Collection
OBJ: Contrast the major distinctions and functional advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and
quantitative research designs MSC: Applying
79. All of the following are described as golden rules of ethical conduct in social research EXCEPT:
DIF: Easy REF: Ethics of Social Research
OBJ: Explain how researchers meet their ethical responsibilities to their subjects
MSC: Remembering
80. Research subjects have a right to know that they are participating in a study and what the study
consists of. This is known as:
a. involuntary participation. c. manifest content.
b. informed consent. d. latent content.
ANS: B DIF: Easy REF: Ethics of Social Research
OBJ: Explain how researchers meet their ethical responsibilities to their subjects
MSC: Remembering
81. A sociologist studying minor children, pregnant women, or inmates must get approval, as these groups
are known as:
DIF: Easy REF: Ethics of Social Research
OBJ: Explain how researchers meet their ethical responsibilities to their subjects
MSC: Remembering