Which of the Following Questions Would a Sociologist Not Be

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?

• A) Why are some behaviors defined as deviant while others are not?
• B) Why is deviance more common in some social groups than others?
• C) Why do some personality types act more deviant than other personality types?
• D) How does the criminal justice system reflect social inequality?

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In experimental research, it is the variable that is measured to see if it is influenced by the independent variable.

Experiment

A research method used to test hypotheses and establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables, through controlled conditions and manipulation of one or more variables.

Temporal Sequence

The chronological order in which events or actions occur, emphasizing the importance of timing in understanding cause and effect.

External Validity

The judgment that a research finding can be generalized to other people, in other settings, at other times.