SYG 2000 Module 2 Exam
Questions and Answers
Explain why sociological research is necessary and how it challenges our
commonsense beliefs about pressing social issues such as suicide. - --Social
research is a key part of sociology.
-Social research moves beyond common sense.
-Sociology involves debunking - the unmasking of fallacies in the everyday
and official interpretations of society.
-Because much of sociology deals with everyday life, we might think that
common sense, our own personal experiences, and the media are the best
sources of information. However, our personal experiences are subjective,
and much of the information provided by the media comes from sources
seeking support for a particular point of view.
- Compare deductive and inductive approaches in the theory and research
cycle. - --In the deductive approach the researcher begins with a theory and
uses research to test the theory.
-In the inductive approach the researcher collects information or data (facts
or evidence) and then generates theories from the analysis of that data.
- Distinguish between quantitative research and qualitative research. - --
With quantitative research, the goal is scientific objectivity, and the focus is
on data that can be measured numerically. Quantitative research typically
emphasizes complex statistical techniques.
-With qualitative research, interpretive description (words) rather than
statistics (numbers) is used to analyze underlying meanings and patterns of
social relationships. An example of qualitative research is a study in which
the researcher systematically analyzed the contents of the notes of suicide
victims to determine recurring themes, such as a feeling of despair or failure.
- List and briefly describe the steps in the quantitative research model. - -1)
Select and define the research problem
2) Review previous research
3) Formulate the hypothesis - a tentative statement of the relationship
between two or more concepts
4) Develop the research design
5) Collect and analyze the data
Questions and Answers
Explain why sociological research is necessary and how it challenges our
commonsense beliefs about pressing social issues such as suicide. - --Social
research is a key part of sociology.
-Social research moves beyond common sense.
-Sociology involves debunking - the unmasking of fallacies in the everyday
and official interpretations of society.
-Because much of sociology deals with everyday life, we might think that
common sense, our own personal experiences, and the media are the best
sources of information. However, our personal experiences are subjective,
and much of the information provided by the media comes from sources
seeking support for a particular point of view.
- Compare deductive and inductive approaches in the theory and research
cycle. - --In the deductive approach the researcher begins with a theory and
uses research to test the theory.
-In the inductive approach the researcher collects information or data (facts
or evidence) and then generates theories from the analysis of that data.
- Distinguish between quantitative research and qualitative research. - --
With quantitative research, the goal is scientific objectivity, and the focus is
on data that can be measured numerically. Quantitative research typically
emphasizes complex statistical techniques.
-With qualitative research, interpretive description (words) rather than
statistics (numbers) is used to analyze underlying meanings and patterns of
social relationships. An example of qualitative research is a study in which
the researcher systematically analyzed the contents of the notes of suicide
victims to determine recurring themes, such as a feeling of despair or failure.
- List and briefly describe the steps in the quantitative research model. - -1)
Select and define the research problem
2) Review previous research
3) Formulate the hypothesis - a tentative statement of the relationship
between two or more concepts
4) Develop the research design
5) Collect and analyze the data
