SOCI 2P11 Lecture 1: SOCI 2P11 Lecture 1 What is Social Research
12 Apr 2018
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Characteristics of social research: empirical the conclusions we draw are based on real world observations. Where we theorize relationships between concepts based on observations of recurring patterns: middle-range theories: the most common level of theory. Theoretical perspectives that theorize a particular substantive area of sociology. Ex: robert k. morton proposed strain theory to explain deviance. Deductive and inductive theory: deductivism: concerned with testing theory. Theory hypotheses: inductivism: concerned with building theory. A condition that must be present in order to obtain the effect: sufficient cause, a condition that, if present, guarantees the effect. Ideographic explanation: entails an exploration of the multiplicity of unique factors that underpin a given phenomenon, studies one case at a time, generally (but not exclusively) associated with the interpretivist approach. Research approaches: 2 broad research approaches, quantitative, positivist epistemology, emphasizes deductive theory testing. Research) or statement of whether hypotheses are confirmed. Research aimed at producing an informing activism and bringing about progressive social change.
