3.2.9.1 The Influence of Theoretical Perspectives on Methodological Choices

• Theoretical perspectives influence the methodological choices of researchers.


  True
• What methodological approach does feminism emphasize in sociological research?

  Mixed methods
• Match the sociological theory with its focus:

  Functionalism ↔️ Reinforces social norms

  Conflict Theory ↔️ Power imbalances
• Order the following theoretical perspectives based on their methodological approach, starting with the most quantitative:

  1️⃣ Functionalism

  2️⃣ Conflict Theory

  3️⃣ Symbolic Interactionism

  4️⃣ Feminism
• Match the sociological theory with its focus and methodological approach:

  Conflict Theory ↔️ Power imbalances, qualitative methods

  Labeling Theory ↔️ Society's reaction to deviance, qualitative methods
• Interviews in qualitative research provide rich data but are time-consuming.


  True
• Statistical analysis can oversimplify complex social issues.

  True
• Focus groups can be biased by group dynamics.


  True
• Functionalists use quantitative methods to reveal statistical relationships and trends
• Key sociological perspectives include Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, and Feminism
• What does conflict theory see as the cause of crime?

  Power imbalances
• Match the sociological research method with its approach:

  Quantitative ↔️ Uses numerical data

  Qualitative ↔️ Understands experiences
• Qualitative methods focus on understanding subjective experiences and meanings.

  True
• What is a limitation of focus groups as a research method?

  Limited depth
• What does interactionist theory emphasize?

  Subjective meanings
• Marxists typically use qualitative research methods to explore power dynamics and give voice to marginalized groups.


  True
• What is a limitation of functionalism according to ethical considerations?

  Prioritizing societal needs
• Match the theoretical perspective with its typical methodological approach:

  Functionalism ↔️ Quantitative methods

  Conflict Theory ↔️ Qualitative methods
• Theoretical perspectives are broad frameworks that guide sociological research and explain social phenomena
• What does labeling theory examine in relation to crime and deviance?

  Society's reactions to deviance
• The choice of research methods is closely tied to the theoretical lens used.


  True
• Sociological research methods can be divided into quantitative and qualitative
• What is a strength of using surveys as a research method?

  Large sample sizes
• What type of data do in-depth interviews provide in sociological research?

  Rich data
• Into what two categories can sociological research methods be divided?

  Quantitative and qualitative
• Functionalists believe that crime can reinforce social norms.


  True
• Match the theoretical perspective with its methodological focus:

  Functionalism ↔️ Social patterns and functions

  Conflict Theory ↔️ Power dynamics and inequalities

  Symbolic Interactionism ↔️ Subjective meanings and interactions

  Feminism ↔️ Marginalized groups and gender inequalities
• Labeling theory examines how society defines and reacts to deviance.


  True
• What is a strength of surveys as a research method?

  Large sample sizes
• What type of data do interviews provide in qualitative research?

  Rich data
• Functionalists often use quantitative methods to analyze social patterns and structures.


  True
• Match the qualitative method with its purpose in interactionist research:

  Participant observation ↔️ Observe behaviors and interactions

  In-depth interviews ↔️ Understand individual interpretations
• Order the theoretical perspectives and their corresponding methodological approaches:

  1️⃣ Marxism: Qualitative methods

  2️⃣ Functionalism: Quantitative methods

  3️⃣ Symbolic Interactionism: Qualitative methods
• Conflict theory may lead to bias by focusing solely on exploitation.

  True
• Theoretical perspectives guide sociological research and explain social phenomena
• Order the following theoretical perspectives based on their emphasis on quantitative or qualitative methods, starting with the most quantitative:

  1️⃣ Functionalism

  2️⃣ Conflict Theory

  3️⃣ Symbolic Interactionism
• Conflict theory uses qualitative methods to uncover power dynamics in society.


  True
• Conflict theory sees crime as resulting from power imbalances and social inequalities
• What is the methodological approach associated with functionalism in the study of crime and deviance?

  Quantitative methods
• What is a limitation of surveys as a quantitative research method?

  Limited depth