SOC 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Dependent And Independent Variables, Ethnography, Content Analysis
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Data are empirical facts when in relation to theory. Theory is explanation of observed regularity: normative approach. Based on religion, tradition, or authority to answer important questions: empirical research. Ndings are based on the idea that knowledge is best gained by direct, systemic observation: hypothesis. Tentative statements about the relationship between two or more concepts or variables: objective. Researchers try to ensure that their biases and values do not a ect their research. Describe social reality or provide details about a group, practice, or event: explanatory studies. Explain relationship and provide information about why certain things do or do not occur: research is the process of systematically collecting information, variable. Concept with measurable traits: independent variable: Presumed to cause or determine a dependent variable (age, race, sex, ethnicity). Depends on or is caused by the independent variable: reliability: Extent to which a study or research instrument yields results: analysis.
