Which of the Following Would a Sociologist Be LEAST Likely

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would a sociologist be LEAST likely to study?

• A)why crime rates are increasing in rural areas
• B)the incidence of child abuse in middle-income families
• C)why Mr. Smith quit his job
• D)the incidence of employment among white-collar workers
• E)why unemployment rates are higher for black teens than white teens

Understand the importance of randomization and control in experiments to manage extraneous variables.

Identify the correct placement of variables on graphs in research studies.

Grasp the essential understanding of validity and its types in ensuring the accuracy of research conclusions.

Understand the importance and elements of informed consent in research.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory that explains the stages through which individuals evolve in their ability to reason morally, from basic understanding to sophisticated ethical reasoning.

Social System

An organized and interdependent constellation of institutions, groups, and norms that collectively shapes the behaviors and relationships of individuals within a society.

Duty to Society

The responsibility of individuals and organizations to act in the best interests of the community at large, contributing positively to the welfare of others.

Social Contract

A theoretical agreement within a society or between the governed and the government, defining and limiting the rights and duties of each.