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101. Stratified sample falls under______________?
- A. probability sampling design
- B. non-probability sampling design
- C. multi-stage sample design
- D. None of these
Explanation: In stratified sampling, the population is divided into subgroups and probability samples are selected from those groups. Because members have a known chance of selection, it is a probability sampling design.
Correct answer: probability sampling design102. Social distance is measured either by direct observation of people interacting or by____________?
- A. Interviews
- B. Questionnaire
- C. Case studies
- D. None of these
Explanation: Case studies provide detailed evidence about patterns of interaction and social distance, alongside direct observation. Interviews and questionnaires may collect opinions, but the standard method named in this formulation is case study.
Correct answer: Case studies103. Which of these can sociology not help us with ?
- A. predicting likely weather patterns in the future
- B. understanding how human societies put pressure on the environment
- C. understanding how environmental problems are distributed
- D. evaluating policies for tackling environmental problems
Explanation: Predicting future weather patterns is primarily the work of atmospheric science and climatology, not sociology. Sociology can instead examine how societies cause, experience, distribute and respond to environmental problems, making a correct.
Correct answer: predicting likely weather patterns in the future