Module (2) Sociological Analysis (S.A.)
Research one(1) of the following prompts and answer the question(s) provided. In addition, be sure to cite your sources of information. Further, remember to address a fellow student’s research/answer. (see syllabus for specific requirements)
1. Research the following: describe basic sociological research methods and ethical practices.
Items to consider in the composition of this Sociological Analysis:
describe how sociologists utilize the empirical and the interpretive framework to critically examine social situations
describe key ethical guidelines in sociology
describe the scientific method as it applies to sociological research
distinguish reliability from validity in a research study
distinguish an independent variable from a dependent variable
2. Research the following: identify and differentiate between types of research methods, discussing the benefits and limitations of each.
Items to consider in the composition of this Sociological Analysis:
describe how sociologists utilize surveys
describe and give examples of how sociologists utilize experiments
explain the three types of field research: participant observation, ethnography, and case studies
describe secondary data analysis
differentiate between the four kinds of research methods: surveys, field research, experiments, and secondary data analysis
