Class Notes for SOAN 2120 at University of Guelph (U OF G)

Science is (logical & empirical methods such as drawing deductions from hypotheses; systematic observation, experimentation, rigorous methodology; repl

Better to have a false positive then a false negative in a lot of cases which causes us to see patterns and make assumptions - need to overcome this wh

Time y observe more or less at one time or over a long period y plays many roles in design and execution of research y affects generalizability of rese

Needleman - lead poisoning in children = lower intelligence. Lead and intelligence y the needleman case: was eventually absolved but was stated that he

Field research: terminology, anthropology, naturalism, observe people in small social settings over a small or large period of time. Specialized and hi

Measures of variation: variability has important social implications, zero variation: there is no dispersion; every family has an income of exactly. Ex

Field research involves studying people in their home or their natural environment. Field research is typically used in anthropology, and emphasizes na

Handing in the final assignment the late penalty is 5% per day. After 5 pm on thursday, it is late. After the deadline, submit the assignment under the

Bibliography 1 page at least 6 references from academic journals. 1: explain how you are going to resolve the problem, resolve the problem. Informaion