Sociology 112 Chapter 2 review

____ Is the scientific-based sociological research that uses scientific tools such as survey, sampling, objective measurement, and cultural and historical analysis to study and understand society.

Positivism

When societies remain the same.

Social Statics

____ is the ability to study and observe without distortion or bias, especially personal bias.

objectivity

____ are the people who use their agency to make choices based on their varied motivations

Agents

What is the most common form of sociological research?

Survey Research

____ are research instruments designed to obtain information from individuals who belong to a larger group, organization, or society.

Surveys

Which type of research would take a long period of time?

Longitudinal survey

What is the purpose of gathering information through surveys?

To predict attitudes, explain behaviors, and describe aspirations

Which of these is not a type of survey we use today?

National Census

____ are surveys which collect opinions.

Polls