SOCIOL 2Z03- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 22 pages long!)
30 Nov 2017
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An explanation of observed regularities or patterns (way to look at the world to examine phenomenon, framework we can apply to learn more about something) To assess the adequacy of a particular social theory. To gather information to create social theory. Limited in scope and can be tested directly. Examples: durkheim"s theory of suicide, theory of relative deprivation. Cannot be tested directly (dif cult to operationalize/ nd a measure concept to test theory) Examples: theory of social action, structural functionalism. The most common approach to social research. Using deduction, one begins with a theory/explanation for something, then goes out into the world and tests it. Takes out what if"s: inductive approach. One begins by gathering or examining data and then tries to derive a theory or explanation from the data. Can be iterative (going back and forth between theory and data), leading to generalizations (may not be applicable to everyone)
