Monday, September 11, 2023

Chapter 2

Chapter 2. “Sociological Research.”


  1. Explain the definition of the scientific method given by the author. 

  2. The “Question”. Explain. 

  3. “Review of existing sources.” Explain.

  4. “Hypothesis.” Independent and dependent variables. Explain. 

  5. Debate # 3. Discuss the hypothesis mentioned by the author 

(Page 38). 

  1. Explain the concepts of “reliability” and “accuracy.”

  2. What does it mean to “operationalize” a concept?

  3. “Draw conclusions.” Explain. 

  4. “Report results.” Explain.

  5. What is an “interpretive framework”?

  6. Debate # 4. Critical Sociology. Theories can legitimate 

systems of social power or liberate. Discuss this idea. 

  1. What is a “Survey” in Sociology? Explain the difference 

between Qualitative and Quantitative data. 

  1. What is an “Interview” in Sociology?

  2. What is “Field Research”?

  3. What is “Participant observation”?

  4. What is “Secondary data analysis”?

  5. Why do ethical standards exist in sociological studies?

  6. Debate # 5. The Milgram experiment.

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