SOC100H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Nonprobability Sampling, Dependent And Independent Variables, Content Analysis
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It"s not right to assume we know our social world. We need to study the social world systematically. Especially in sociology, it"s important to rely on systematic research. Research is the foundation of our discipline. Research uses evidence to prove/disprove a theory. Also an opportunity to develop new theories and concepts. Discipline isn"t just a static set of knowledge, it"s ongoing knowledge compiled from research. Our world constantly changes, therefore our theories and concepts need to adapt to this change. At least begin with something concrete that guides research. There are more than a dozen methods. Ex: experiment, survey, using existing data, etc. If using existing stat, might not use this stage. Develop and create new concepts from analysis. Based on whether it"s a solid piece of research. Relate to methods as a way to remember. Variable: variable: a concept that can take on more than one value. (brym and lie 2012:21)