A Major Concern Regarding Experimental Research in the Field of Sociology

question 17

Multiple Choice

A major concern regarding experimental research in the field of sociology of religion, and the reason why so little experimental research has been conducted in this field is:

• A)Religious groups have been very closed systems and have not let researchers do experiments on them.
• B)The ethical issues involved with experimenting in this area are enormous.
• C)Experimental research in the area of religion is so expensive to conduct that few researchers have the funds to conduct their experiments.
• D)Researchers have had little success finding subjects to allow them to experiment with their religion.

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Definitions:

Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff, a measuring unit (either mercury or aneroid), and a mechanism for inflation which may be manual or automatic.

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An inaccurately elevated measurement or reading, often due to procedural or equipment errors.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Sphygmomanometer

A tool designed for blood pressure assessment, featuring a cuff that can be inflated to constrict blood flow, along with a manometer to gauge the pressure.