How Do Sociologists Ensure the Validity of Their Research Findings

question 96

Multiple Choice

How do sociologists ensure the validity of their research findings?

• A) They stick to a single indicator for a particular concept in order to avoid confusion.
• B) They use more than one indicator for a particular concept.
• C) They avoid using concepts at all because they are too abstract.
• D) They replicate studies multiple times.

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Definitions:

Household Income

The combined gross income of all members of a household who are 15 years old and older, whether they are related or not.

High School GPA

Grade Point Average in high school, a numerical indicator of a student's academic performance, usually on a scale from 0 to 4.0.

Y-Intercept

The point where the line of a graph intersects the Y-axis, representing the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.

Linear Regression Equation

A mathematical formula used to predict a variable's value based on its linear relationship with one or more other variables.