SOCIOLOGY 11Sociology is the study of society and societys i

SOCIOLOGY

11.Sociology is the study of society and society’s influence upon human behavior using only anecdotal evidence.

12.A sociologist would agree that national policy-makers make the most informed decisions and best public policies if they simply rely upon good common sense and anecdotal evidence.

13. (Select as many as apply)  

Which of the following could be the focus of a sociological theory?  

A description of the effect of group size upon the behavior of individuals within the group

An explanation of the effect of self-concept upon a person’s illingness to contribute to collective action (i.e., people working together to achieve a goal or solve a problem)

A prediction about how education level will affect who has the most influence within a small group working together to accomplish a task

An explanation of the relationship between total fertility rate and female educational attainment.

A description of the relationship between religious commitment in society and social solidarity.

A prediction about the relationship between educational opportunities and life outcomes.

14 (select all that apply) Using the ________________ ____________ , a person is able to see the connections between individuals and the broader social context and social forces that surround and shape those individuals’ lives.

sociological imagination

random sample

ethnocentrism

sociological perspective

globalization

15.(choose one answer)  

What research method is most useful for establishing cause and effect?

qualitative research

an experiment

secondary source analysis

the scientific method

field research

Solution

Ans 1 B) false

Sociology is the study of society and society\'s influence upon human behavior but not using only anecdotal evidences.

Anecdotal evidences are based on the personal experiences , which are totally unreliable sources.