unit 5 - sociological research Flashcards
1
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reasons to study people
A
influence of policies and laws on people
better look at certain areas of society
better understanding of people
2
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who & where does/conduct sociological research?
A
by professors at universities
3
Q
why is it done by professors?
A
training needed
educational freedom
and required
4
Q
three factors for research
A
money, time, & participants
5
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theory
A
the overall belief guiding our society and is applied to our current social understanding
6
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hypothesis
A
a measurable prediction/outcome
7
Q
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
8
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