Question

fill in the blank worksheet: research methods in sociology
instructions: fill in the blanks with the correct words from the word bank below.
word bank
survey
qualitative
quantitative
hypothesis
data
observation
sample
researcher
interview
experiment

1. a____ is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through research.
2. in sociology, research methods can be divided into two main categories: ____ and quantitative methods.
3. the collection of information used to support a hypothesis is known as ____.
4. a____ involves asking people questions to gather their opinions or experiences.
5. research that focuses on understanding the meaning behind social phenomena is typically called ____ research.
6. in a study, a ____ is a smaller group selected from a larger population to represent that population.
7. ____ methods involve collecting numerical data to analyze patterns and trends.
8. one common research method in sociology is direct ____, where the researcher watches and records behaviors in a social setting.
9. an ____ is a controlled method used to test a specific hypothesis under defined conditions.
10. the role of a ____ is to design the study and ensure that the research is conducted ethically and accurately.

Explanation:

1. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation in research that can be tested.
2. Sociology research methods are mainly qualitative and quantitative.
3. Data is the information collected to support a hypothesis.
4. A survey asks people questions for their opinions/experiences.
5. Qualitative research focuses on the meaning behind social phenomena.
6. A sample is a subset of a population in a study.
7. Quantitative methods deal with numerical - data analysis.
8. Direct observation involves watching and recording social behaviors.
9. An experiment is a controlled way to test a hypothesis.
10. A researcher designs and oversees a study.

Answer:

1. hypothesis
2. qualitative
3. data
4. survey
5. qualitative
6. sample
7. quantitative
8. observation
9. Experiment
10. researcher