Social research

1. Social research is a systematic and objective study of society through various methodologies and techniques in order to understand social structures, behaviors, interactions, and phenomena. It involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to gain insights into the complexities of human societies and social issues. Social research helps to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within communities, institutions, and cultures, enabling researchers to make informed conclusions and recommendations for social change and policy development.

Which sampling method involves selecting individuals who are easiest to reach?

A) Convenience sampling
B) Random sampling
C) Stratified sampling
D) Snowball sampling

2. What is a dependent variable in social research?

A) The variable that influences the independent variable.
B) The variable that is being measured or tested.
C) The variable that is manipulated by the researcher.
D) The variable that stays constant throughout the study.

3. What ethical principle mandates that participants give informed consent?

A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Respect for persons
D) Justice

4. Which research design involves observing and recording behavior in its natural setting?

A) Case study
B) Experimental study
C) Naturalistic observation
D) Cross-sectional study

5. In social research, what is meant by the term 'reliability'?

A) Ability to generalize to a larger population.
B) Accuracy of the data collected.
C) Agreement between different raters.
D) Consistency and stability of measurement.

6. Which of the following statements is true about correlation in social research?

A) Correlation is only applicable in qualitative studies.
B) Correlation always implies causation.
C) Correlation does not imply causation.
D) Correlation is not useful in research.

7. What is a disadvantage of using a snowball sampling method in social research?

A) It may be difficult to implement.
B) It may lead to a biased sample.
C) It is time-consuming.
D) It requires a large sample size.

8. What is a confounding variable in social research?

A) A variable that is not relevant to the study.
B) A variable that is assessed qualitatively.
C) A variable that is controlled by the researcher.
D) A variable that influences both the independent and dependent variables.

9. Which method is commonly used to analyze qualitative data in social research?

A) Regression analysis
B) Chi-square test
C) Factor analysis
D) Thematic analysis

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