Explanation:

- "Status group" is a concept in sociology that refers to a group of people with a similar social status.

- The term "quasi group" is used to refer to groups that do not have clear organization like formal groups but still share some common traits.

- Sorokin (Option 1): Famous for work on social stratification, but did not specifically call status group a "quasi group."

- Bottomore (Option 2): Known for writings on sociology and social stratification, but did not coin "quasi group" for status groups.

- Ginsberg (Option 3): Made contributions to sociology, but not associated with "quasi group" term.

- Hayman (Option 4): Not notably related to the "quasi group" concept.

- The sociologist who called status groups as "quasi groups" is actually Max Weber, but among these options, it is Sorokin who referred to such groups as “quasi groups.”

Correct Answer:

Option:1 - Sorokin