CHP 2 Section quiz Flashcards
The 1st step of the scientific method:
Ask a question about a topic
A measurement is considered ________ if it actually measures what it is intended to measure, according to the topic of the study.
valid
Sociological studies test relationships in which change in one ________ causes change in another.
variable
In a study, a group of ten-year-old boys are fed doughnuts every morning for a week and then weighed to see how much weight they gained. Which factor is the dependent variable?
The weight gained
Which materials are considered secondary data?
Books and articles written by other authors about their studies
Which statement provides the best operational definition of “childhood obesity”?
A. The tendency of children today to weigh more than children of earlier generations
B. Children who eat unhealthy foods and spend too much time watching television and playing video games
C. Body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height
D. A distressing trend that can lead to health issues including type 2 diabetes and heart disease
Body weight at least 20 percent higher than a healthy weight for a child of that height
Why is choosing a random sample an effective way to select participants?
Everyone has the same chance of being part of the study
What research method did John S. Lynd and Helen Merrell Lynd mainly use in their Middletown study?
Participant observation
Which research approach is best suited to the scientific method?
Questionnaire
The main difference between ethnography and other types of participant observation is:
ethnography isn’t based on hypothesis testing
Which best describes the results of a case study?
Its results are not generally applicable
Using secondary data is considered an unobtrusive or ________ research method.
nonreactive
Which statement illustrates value neutrality?
A. Physical activity and healthy eating are a fundamental part of a child’s education
B. In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools
C. Obesity in children is obviously a result of parental neglect and, therefore, schools should take a greater role to prevent it
D. Merely restricting children’s access to junk food at school is not enough to prevent obesity
In 2003, states like Arkansas adopted laws requiring elementary schools to remove soft drink vending machines from schools
Which person or organization defined the concept of value neutrality?
Max Weber
To study the effects of fast food on lifestyle, health, and culture, from which group would a researcher ethically be unable to accept funding?
A. A private hospital
B. A governmental agency like Health and Social Services
C. A nonprofit health organization
D. A fast-food restaurant
A fast-food restaurant
