SOCY 210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Null Hypothesis, Design Issues, Empirical Measure

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Social Sci, Edu and Soc Work - Sociology
• Course: SOCY 210
• Professor: Fiona Kay

Document Summary

Linear research path: research that proceeds in a clear, logical, step by step straight line. It is more characteristic of a quantitive to social research. Nonlinear research path: research that proceeds in a circular, back and forth manner. Concepts are in the form of distinct variables. Measures are systematically created before data collection and are standardized. Data are in the form of numbers from precise measurement. Theory is largely causal and is deductive. Procedures are standard, and replication is assumed. Captures and discovers meaning once the researcher becomes immersed in the data. Concepts are in the form of themes, motifs, generalizations, and taxonomies. Measures are created in ad hoc manner and are specific to the individual setting or researcher. Data are in the form of word, images, documents, observations. Research procedures are particular and replication very rare. Research and data theory to interact - flexible. Emphasize the social context of understanding the world.