Which of the Following Is a Normative Question

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative question?

• A) Should the government require cars to be fuel efficient?
• B) Does legalized abortion lead to lower crime rates?
• C) Will moving a plant overseas reduce production costs?
• D) Will an increase in the minimum wage reduce poverty?

Discuss the ethical dimensions of sociological research, including the principles of informed consent and the debate over deception.

Understand the role of hypothesis testing and operationalization in the research process.

Analyze the role of subjectivity and the insider-outsider perspective in research.

Identify the features of qualitative and quantitative research methods and their respective goals.

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Definitions:

Heuristics

These are rules-of-thumb or shortcuts that simplify decision making and problem-solving, especially in complex situations.

Specialty Shops

Retail businesses that focus on specific product categories, offering specialized selections within those categories.

Framing Effects

Psychological phenomena where the way information is presented affects decision-making or judgment.

Big Box

A large retail store, usually part of a chain, which offers a wide variety of goods and is characterized by its large physical footprint.