Sociology

• What are sociological research methods?


  Systematic approaches used by sociologists to investigate social phenomena
• Why are sociological research methods considered empirical?


  Because they are based on observation and experience rather than theory alone
• What does it mean for sociological research methods to be systematic?


  It means they follow a structured approach
• What is the objective of sociological research methods?


  To minimize bias and personal influence
• What is the main purpose of sociological research methods?


  To systematically study and understand social phenomena
• What are quantitative research methods in sociology?


  Methods that involve collecting and analyzing numerical data
• What is a key quantitative method used in sociology?


  Surveys
• How do experiments function as a quantitative research method?


  By manipulating variables to test cause-and-effect relationships
• How might a sociologist use a survey in their research?


  To study voting patterns among different age groups
• What does statistical analysis involve in quantitative research?


  Using mathematical techniques to interpret large sets of data
• What are qualitative research methods in sociology?


  Methods that focus on gathering in-depth, non-numerical data
• What is the purpose of in-depth interviews in qualitative research?


  To gather detailed personal accounts
• What does participant observation involve?


  Researchers immersing themselves in a social setting to observe and participate
• What is the goal of focus groups in qualitative research?


  To explore attitudes and opinions through group discussions
• How might a sociologist use in-depth interviews?


  To understand teenagers' experiences with social media
• What does content analysis examine?


  Texts, images, or media to interpret meanings
• What is a mixed methods approach in sociology?


  A combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches
• What is triangulation in mixed methods research?


  Using multiple methods to cross-verify findings
• What does complementarity mean in mixed methods research?


  Using different methods to examine different aspects of a phenomenon
• What is sequential design in mixed methods research?


  Using one method to inform or expand on the results of another
• How might a sociologist studying youth unemployment use mixed methods?


  By using surveys followed by in-depth interviews
• Why are ethical considerations important in sociological research?


  To protect participants and maintain the integrity of the study
• What is informed consent in sociological research?


  Participants must voluntarily agree to participate after being fully informed
• What does confidentiality and anonymity mean in research?


  Protecting participants' identities and personal information
• What does avoiding harm mean in ethical research?


  Ensuring the research doesn't cause physical, psychological, or social harm
• What does honesty and transparency mean in sociological research?


  Being truthful about the research purpose and methods
• What is the right to withdraw in research?


  Participants should be able to leave the study at any time without consequences
• What would be an unethical action in sociological research on workplace discrimination?


  Sharing participants' identifiable information with their employers without consent
• What is the consequence of violating ethical guidelines in sociological research?


  It can harm participants and undermine the integrity of the research