Suppose We Look at a Photograph of Many Galaxies

question 79

Multiple Choice

Suppose we look at a photograph of many galaxies. Assuming that all galaxies formed at the same time after the Big Bang, which galaxy appears to us as the youngest?

• A)the galaxy that is furthest from us
• B)the galaxy that appears bluest to us
• C)the galaxy that appears largest to us
• D)the galaxy that is closest to us
• E)All galaxies would appear to have the same age.

Understand the methodological diversity within sociological research, including the differences and applications of quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Identify and critique various data collection methods (e.g., experiments, surveys, participant observation) used in sociological research, including their advantages and limitations.

Define key terms in sociology research methodology, such as sampling, generalization, research question, hypotheses, variables, validity, and reliability.

Explain the concepts of inductive and deductive reasoning in the development of sociological theories.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence that will strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Falsifiable

A criterion for a theory or hypothesis that it can be proven wrong by an observation or a physical experiment.

Falsifiable

The possibility that a hypothesis can be disproven by experimental or observational evidence.

Parsimonious

Describes an approach that is simple or economical in terms of explaining something, often used in the context of scientific theories.