choice of topic - factors Flashcards
1
Q
practical factors - some topics may not be easily…
A
studied e.g. political decision may make it accessible
2
Q
why do funding bodies have massive influence?
A
they will only fund studies of topics they consider important
3
Q
what are governments more likely to fund?
A
research that links to their policies
4
Q
what changes?
A
society’s values
5
Q
the interest of particular topics and issues moves with what?
A
changes in societies values
6
Q
the sociologist’s theoretical perspective may affect what?
A
whether or not they will become involved in studying a particular topic e.g. feminists and gender issues
7
Q
sometimes, sociologists find themselves in potential research situation by what?
A
pure chance
