Practice mode / Methods and Research How is an experiment best defined? A Option A: An attempt to deceive participants about the research's true purpose B Option B: A piece of research trying out new methods C Option C: A piece of research conducted in a laboratory D Option D: An attempt to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions Correct answer D. An attempt to test a hypothesis under controlled conditions Explanation An experiment tests a hypothesis by manipulating one variable while controlling others, so any change in the outcome can be linked to the manipulated variable. Show answer Report a problem Answer checked 11 October 2026 · How we write and check questions
Question 01 / Methods and Research What is the scientific study of human social life called? A Option A: Sociology B Option B: Anthropology C Option C: Society D Option D: None of these Correct answer A. Sociology Show answer Open question
Question 02 / Methods and Research What are the two types of experiment? A Option A: Laboratory B Option B: Field C Option C: Both A and B D Option D: None of these Correct answer C. Both A and B Show answer Open question
Question 03 / Methods and Research Why is the validity of laboratory experiments in sociology doubtful? A Option A: They are unconscious B Option B: They behave naturally C Option C: They are conscious and behave artificially D Option D: None of these Correct answer C. They are conscious and behave artificially Show answer Open question
Question 04 / Methods and Research How controlled are impressionistic studies? A Option A: Uncontrolled B Option B: Less controlled C Option C: Fully controlled D Option D: None of these Correct answer B. Less controlled Show answer Open question
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