Question

Consider the hypothetical study described below. Based solely on the information​ given, do you have reason to question the results of the​ study? Explain your reasoning. Sociologists studying domestic violence circulate a questionnaire asking each respondent if she or he has ever abused a spouse or partner.

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, there are reasons to Question the results of the study.

Explanation:

Sociology is a branch of social science that study how the society functions and how individuals in the society behave and relate to one another. In order to study this, sociologists do researches in order to analyze their objectives.

One of the ways sociologists perform their researches is through the use of questionnaires. The questionnaires are distributed to the participants to know their view about a subject.

In the question above, the results of the​ study of using a questionnaire to ask each respondent if he or she has ever abused a spouse or partner should be questioned because of the following;

=> The respondents the sociologists gave the the questionnaires may not be a representation of the main population.

=> When respondents do self reporting, it is not always accurate.