What are the two ways researchers use to gather data when employing surveys as a research method? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2The amount of personal space people require is a cultural universal that is consistent from one culture to the next.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Because of their close-knit structure and separation from modernization, the Old Order Amish have been able to resist all change that has challenged the core values of their community.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Describe the difference between a population and a sample. What is a representative sample? What is the best way to achieve representativeness in a sample?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5List the seven research methods used to gather data, and identify the major strengths and weaknesses of each approach.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6Language, beliefs, values, norms, behavior, material objects, and technology that are passed from one generation to the next by members of society describe ________.
A) culture
B) tradition
C) science
D) experience
Question 7Although social structure acts as a major control mechanism to preserve order, it has little to do with what we actually do, feel, or think.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false