Question Bank: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

What does the term 'methodology' refer to?

Why is achieving objectivity more challenging in sociology than in natural sciences?

What is 'self-reflexivity' in sociological research?

Which of the following best describes 'unconscious bias'?

Which method is NOT commonly used to ensure objectivity in sociology?

The presence of multiple versions of truth in sociology indicates what?

What role does documentation play in sociological research?

When sociologists acknowledge their background in research, they are addressing:

Which concept emphasizes the idea that sociology is a 'multi-paradigmatic' science?

In sociological research, how do interpretations of reality differ?

Why is qualitative research important in sociology?

Which statement BEST describes the nature of knowledge in social science?

What is a common method of reducing bias in qualitative research?

What is the primary focus of sociology as a discipline?

Which research method involves the researcher immersing themselves in the community being studied?

What is a significant advantage of survey methods in sociology?

What type of sample ensures representation of various subgroups within a population?

One weakness of the survey method is:

Which of the following best describes the 'interview' method in research?

What is one disadvantage of participant observation?

Which concept refers to the systematic study of human society and social behavior?

In which type of research is control over variables crucial?

Which of the following can introduce bias in survey responses?

What is the focus of the 'sociological imagination' as introduced by C. Wright Mills?

What term describes the assimilation of a minority group into the dominant culture?

Which of the following statements about surveys is false?

What is the primary drawback of relying solely on secondary data in research?

Which research method is best used to gather quantitative data?

What distinguishes qualitative research methods from quantitative ones?

When is triangulation most beneficial in research?

Which method is classified as a micro approach?

What type of data does participant observation primarily collect?

Which research method is least effective for large-scale studies?

What characteristic distinguishes secondary data from primary data?

What is a primary consideration when selecting a research method?

Which of the following is a primary data collection method?

How can researchers ensure objectivity in qualitative research?

What is a key trait of qualitative research methods?

Why might a sociologist choose to use mixed methods?

Which type of method focuses on understanding cultural contexts through immersive experience?

Which method is NOT typically associated with gathering qualitative data?

In micro research methods, the emphasis is placed on studying:

What is the primary purpose of fieldwork in social anthropology?

Who is most often credited with establishing fieldwork as a methodology in social anthropology?

Which technique is commonly used in the initial stages of fieldwork to understand the social structure of a community?

Which is a significant limitation of fieldwork in social anthropology?

Which of the following statements best describes participant observation?

What is a significant outcome of conducting village studies in Indian sociology?

Which anthropological study method emphasizes understanding cultural practices in context?

The emphasis on 'insider perspective' in fieldwork is intended to:

What type of data is mostly collected during fieldwork in social anthropology?

Which of the following criticisms is often made regarding fieldwork in social anthropology?

How does fieldwork allow anthropologists to correct initial impressions?

Which anthropologist is known for stressing the importance of learning the local language during fieldwork?

Which of the following is a key challenge when conducting fieldwork in anthropology?

What method do anthropologists often reject to ensure authenticity during fieldwork?

The impact of socio-economic changes can be examined through fieldwork by studying:

What is the primary benefit of participant observation in sociological research?

Who is best known for the village study 'The Remembered Village'?

Which of the following is a potential drawback of participant observation?

What aspect makes participant observation a flexible method in research?

What is a key feature of participant observation as a research method?

In which context did the Cornell Village Study Project operate?

What is reflexivity in the context of participant observation?

Which challenge is often faced by researchers using participant observation?

M.N. Srinivas's village study highlighted the importance of what concept?

Which of the following describes the goal of participant observation?

In participant observation research, what is a 'key informant'?

What is the impact of emotional involvement on participant observation?

In participant observation, why is it important to maintain a balance between involvement and detachment?

What is one common misconception about participant observation?

How do different styles of participant observation influence the outcomes of a study?

What is the main advantage of using interviews in sociological research?

In which scenario would an interview be a more suitable method than a survey?

What type of data is primarily generated through interviews?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using interviews?

When conducting interviews for sociological research, what is crucial for effective data collection?

Which method can complement interviews by situating responses in broader contexts?

What is a typical characteristic of semi-structured interviews?

What is the main goal of participant observation as a research method?

Which term describes the practice of using multiple methods to study the same research problem?

Why might a researcher choose to conduct a qualitative interview rather than a quantitative survey?

What essential factor should be considered when interviewing vulnerable populations?

Which of the following is a key challenge of conducting open-ended interviews?

What is a common way to record qualitative interviews?

What role does note-taking play in interviewing?

What is the primary purpose of survey research in sociology?

In survey sampling, what does the term 'margin of error' refer to?

Which of the following is an example of a probability sampling method?

What is the importance of specifying the sample size in survey reports?

Which of the following statements best describes triangulation in research?

When conducting a survey, what does 'sampling bias' refer to?

What is a key strength of using surveys as a research method?

Which type of survey format allows for open-ended responses?

What is a potential limitation of survey research?

What does a higher response rate in surveys typically indicate?

In the context of surveys, what does 'pilot testing' refer to?

Which sampling technique involves selecting every nth member from a list?

What is a significant advantage of stratified sampling?

What is the term for the feedback received from survey respondents that can impact future surveys?

In what scenario would a longitudinal survey be most appropriate?

What is the primary purpose of fieldwork in sociology?

Which of the following is a common method used in fieldwork?

Why do sociologists perform a census in fieldwork?

The 'insider perspective' in fieldwork primarily refers to:

What is a potential weakness of fieldwork mentioned in the text?

The genealogical method is primarily used in fieldwork to:

Which sociologist famously used participant observation in an industrial setting?

Fieldwork became a significant method in sociology from which decade?

How do researchers mitigate bias in fieldwork?

Which of the following reflects a limitation of using an 'armchair' approach in sociology?

One strength of field research is that it allows for which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the term 'bounded community' in relation to fieldwork?

In the context of fieldwork, participant observation helps to address what key issue?