Research Methods and Ethics
Case Study Results
In-depth but not generally applicable results
Secondary Data Research
Unobtrusive research method
Value Neutrality
Objective data analysis without personal bias
Value Neutrality Concept
Defined by Max Weber
Ethical Funding Source
Cannot accept funding from a fast-food restaurant
Dependent Variable
Variable influenced by the independent variable
Operational Definition
Defines a concept by measurable factors
Secondary Data Materials
Books and articles by other authors
Random Sample Selection
, Equal chance for all to be part of the study
Middletown Study Method
Mainly used survey as a research method
Scientific Method Research Approach
Best suited for questionnaire
Ethnography vs. Participant Observation
Ethnography isn't based on hypothesis testing
Scientific Method Step 1
Asking a question about a topic
Measurement Validity
Measurement accurately reflects what it intends to measure
Sociological Studies Relationships
Test relationships where change in one variable causes change in another
Ethical Responsibility in Sociology
Ensuring participant safety and informed consent
ASA Guidelines
Establish ethical parameters for sociological research
Case Study Results
In-depth but not generally applicable results
Secondary Data Research
Unobtrusive research method
Value Neutrality
Objective data analysis without personal bias
Value Neutrality Concept
Defined by Max Weber
Ethical Funding Source
Cannot accept funding from a fast-food restaurant
Dependent Variable
Variable influenced by the independent variable
Operational Definition
Defines a concept by measurable factors
Secondary Data Materials
Books and articles by other authors
Random Sample Selection
, Equal chance for all to be part of the study
Middletown Study Method
Mainly used survey as a research method
Scientific Method Research Approach
Best suited for questionnaire
Ethnography vs. Participant Observation
Ethnography isn't based on hypothesis testing
Scientific Method Step 1
Asking a question about a topic
Measurement Validity
Measurement accurately reflects what it intends to measure
Sociological Studies Relationships
Test relationships where change in one variable causes change in another
Ethical Responsibility in Sociology
Ensuring participant safety and informed consent
ASA Guidelines
Establish ethical parameters for sociological research
