SY101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Elton Mayo, The Big Questions, Sampling Bias
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1. choosing a biased sample , do not predict answers. 2. asking biased questions, don"t frame it where people see there is only one logical answer. 3. list biased choices, don"t use close ended questions. Tested different work conditions to see change in productivity but there were varying results. Hawthorne effect showed the change of behaviour when people knew they were being observed. Sociology is valued for practical research, critical thinking and writing skills. Even basic research can be difficult to conduct. Those who were visible on streets or staying in hostels. Hidden homeless who live illegally or temporary accomodation. Consultation with homeless people through interviews and focus groups. Interview with 17 homeless aboriginal people to develop strategy for toronto"s aborginal population. Working with municipal staff familiar with the homeless. 1 in 7 in the street are aboriginal. In calgary homeless population include employed and unemployed people. Federal governments withdrew from social housing was because of rise in homelessness.
