Quiz 1
1. What is Sociology? Short Answer (2pts)
Sociology is the scientific study of the connections between the individual and social
structure.
2. August Compte was: Multiple Choice (1pt)
A. French philosopher who coined the term sociology and questioned how societies can
overcome chaos.
B. Known for his Christian beliefs that led to development of Capitalism
C. married to Harriet Martineau
D. Known for double consciousness
E. None of the above
3. What is Functionalism as it relates to sociology? Short Answer (2 pt)
Sociology studies social structures and functionalism is one theory on how individuals
function in society. Functionalists believe that society is made up of parts; each carries out
functions that contribute to the whole.
4. Provide an example of functionalism. Short Answer (1pt)
A example of functionalism could included a family dynamic, like how each family member
has a role (ie. Dad works, Mom takes care of the children, kids have chores etc.) and how
those roles work together for the betterment of the family.
5. Which one of these is NOT one of the 4 types of Sociological questions? Multiple
Choice (1pt)
A. Comparative
B. Developmental
C. Fictional
D. Factual or Empirical
E. Theoretical
6. Three main methods used in sociological research are: Multiple Choice (1pt) A.
Ethnography, Stenography, & Surveys
1. What is Sociology? Short Answer (2pts)
Sociology is the scientific study of the connections between the individual and social
structure.
2. August Compte was: Multiple Choice (1pt)
A. French philosopher who coined the term sociology and questioned how societies can
overcome chaos.
B. Known for his Christian beliefs that led to development of Capitalism
C. married to Harriet Martineau
D. Known for double consciousness
E. None of the above
3. What is Functionalism as it relates to sociology? Short Answer (2 pt)
Sociology studies social structures and functionalism is one theory on how individuals
function in society. Functionalists believe that society is made up of parts; each carries out
functions that contribute to the whole.
4. Provide an example of functionalism. Short Answer (1pt)
A example of functionalism could included a family dynamic, like how each family member
has a role (ie. Dad works, Mom takes care of the children, kids have chores etc.) and how
those roles work together for the betterment of the family.
5. Which one of these is NOT one of the 4 types of Sociological questions? Multiple
Choice (1pt)
A. Comparative
B. Developmental
C. Fictional
D. Factual or Empirical
E. Theoretical
6. Three main methods used in sociological research are: Multiple Choice (1pt) A.
Ethnography, Stenography, & Surveys
