sociology chapter 2: research Flashcards
1
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what are the steps of scientific inquiry
A
- derive a theory about a phenomena
- identify concepts
- state hypothesis
- identify independent and dependent variables
- collect data using research design
- perform experiments
- draw conclusions
- replicate findings
2
Q
what are research methods
A
specific strategies or techniques for conducting research
3
Q
what is a poll
A
researchers gather facts or attempt to establish relationships among favts
4
Q
what is a sample
A
small representative portion of the population and it should be random
5
Q
what is population
A
larger group which sample is drawn
6
Q
what is respondent
A
person who answers the poll
