Chapter 2 Quiz

A  The results of experimental studies can be generalized to a larger population whereas the results of field research cannot.

B  Experiments are, in most cases, more time consuming than field research.

C  Experiments involve artificial situations whereas field research does not.

D  Experimental designs invariably involve higher costs than field research.

A  Surveys allow researchers to gather specific data over time whereas content analysis does not.

B  Surveys can be applied to any form of communication whereas content analysis cannot be applied.

C  Content analysis allows researchers to correct errors whereas surveys do not.

D  Content analysis is obtrusive whereas surveys are not.

A  group interviews

B  observing the behavior of children

C  documenting interactions between couples

D  diaries

A  The findings cannot be generalized to the population from which the sample is drawn.

B  Researchers use the criteria of convenience and the availability of participants to conduct the study.

C  The selection of the sample is carefully planned and not random.

D  Each person has an equal chance of being chosen for the study.

A  population

B  paradata

C  variable

D  sample

A  interpretive research

B  secondary research

C  quantitative research

D  qualitative research

A  the symbolic interaction theory

B  the structural functional theory

C  the feminist theory

D  the social exchange theory

A  symbolic interaction theory

B  structural functional theory

C  conflict theory

D  family development theory

A  mesosystem

B  exosystem

C  macrosystem

D  microsystem

A  mesosystem

B  exosystem

C  macrosystem

D  microsystem

A  feminist

B  conflict theorist

C  symbolic interactionist

D  social exchange theorist

A  middle-aged men

B  minorities

C  women

D  children

A  the symbolic interaction theory

B  the conflict theory

C  the social exchange theory

D  the structural functional theory

A  They are publicized.

B  They are clearly recognized.

C  They are evident.

D  They are unintended.

A  individualism

B  flexibility and adaptability

C  social change

D  order and stability

A  instrumental

B  expressive

C  primary

D  implied

A  the symbolic interaction perspective

B  the conflict perspective

C  the structural functional perspective

D  the social exchange perspective

A  role

B  theory

C  observation

D  function

A  They make people feel better about themselves.

B  They rely solely on empirical evidence.

C  They oversimplify complex problems.

D  They support non-traditional gender roles.

A  They give people complete answers to raise healthy, successful families.

B  They improve people’s ability to make informed decisions in their own families.

C  They rely primarily on age-old information instead of latest empirical studies.

D  They use case studies of families that are a lot worse off than our own.