Test 1- Social Science Research Process

Question 1

History of science (2 events)

Answer 1

1. The Scientific Revolution
2. The Enlightenment

Question 2

Scientific Revolution (3 thinkers)

Answer 2

1. Copernicus (1473-1543)
2. Newton (1642-1727)
3. Bacon (1561-1626)

Question 3

Copernicus

Answer 3

1473-1543
Developed the idea that we are moving around the sun

Question 4

Newton

Answer 4

1642-1727
Invented calculus
Discovered gravity

Question 5

Bacon

Answer 5

1561-1626
Developed the theory of the scientific method

Question 6

The Enlightenment (2 thinkers)

Answer 6

1. Montesquieu (1689-1755)
2. Rousseau (1712-1778)

Question 7

Montesquieu

Answer 7

1689-1755
Derived the first notion of power

Question 8

Rousseau

Answer 8

1712-1778
Developed democracy

Question 9

Scientific Method (4 steps)

Answer 9

1. Making observations
2. Having a method, system
3. Neglecting assumed principles
4. Mathematical formulas, theories to explain observations, and to apply to other cases

Question 10

Social Science def

Answer 10

The use of systematic empirical observations and logical analysis to understand humans, human relationships, and human organizations

Question 11

Unique qualities of Social Science

Answer 11

1. Studies human being
2. Our subject can communicate with us
3. We can communicate with our subjects
4. Different research techniques

Question 12

Advantages and Disadvantages of being able to talk with the subject

Answer 12

+: Straight, easy to understand
-: might lie, …

Question 13

Social Science disciplines (7)

Answer 13

1. Anthropology
2. Sociology
3. Psychology
4. Geography
5. History
6. Political science
7. Economics

Question 14

Social Science Research Process (8 steps)

Answer 14

1. Choose a topic
2. Review the literature
3. Formulate a research question
4. Create a data collection survey
5. Gather your data
6. Analyze the data collected
7. Interpret the data collected
8. Communicate your results in an academic report

Question 15

William Perry’s Stage of Intellectual Development of College Student (4)

Answer 15

1. Dualism (right OR wrong, black OR white, based on authority)
2. Multiplicity (several right/wrong valid perspectives)
3. Relativism (something might be wrong/right from the perspective one has, something is relative based on perspectives)
4. Commitment (A decision from the perspective on the issue studied)