Examining the Social World: Research Methods and Planning | California State University, Northridge

University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
SOC 150 | Introductory Sociology
Academic year:

2023
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24

Pages:

2
Author:

Mahmoud M.

Sociology notes There is a physical/social world that can be determined by empirical research ● There is an order in the world that is affected by a complex process consisting of causes and effects ● Wisdom gained by testing the world God / Two, Heaven/Hell, the soul cannot be seen/measured from the outside. Most Beliefs Are Useless but Can Be Examined Empirically How Sociologists Examine the Social World Research Methods Research Planning Research Design Research and Data Collection Understanding the Meaning of Data Research 4 Research Planning: Identifying the Problem Early ○ Questions should be specific and precise 2. Learn what is known about the subject ○ Review current theories and research 3. Develop theories and interpret changes ○ Theory: about relationships in two different dimensions. Relationships where can be tested ○ variable: input that may vary in frequency between different people, place or time ○ manipulated variables: different words for fasteners custom Measures Designs 4 .How to Collect Data 5. Sample Selection 6. Data Collection Planning Research Research Objectives to Find the Possible and Good How to Make Two Links: ○ Links: Interchangeable Combinations ○ Other Features: Interchangeable