unit 5 - sociological research Flashcards

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reasons to study people

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influence of policies and laws on people
better look at certain areas of society
better understanding of people

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who & where does/conduct sociological research?

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by professors at universities

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why is it done by professors?

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training needed
educational freedom
and required

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three factors for research

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money, time, & participants

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theory

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the overall belief guiding our society and is applied to our current social understanding

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hypothesis

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a measurable prediction/outcome

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reasons to do research

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to test a theoretical concept
to test a hypothesis
to evaluate existing-previous research
influence policies and laws
better understandings

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