SOC202 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Macrosociology, System On A Chip, Social Order
24 Dec 2015
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Value freedom / value neutrality (value freedom is really part of the question of objectivity) Describe the research cycle (or research process). How do their assumptions relate to their view of theory and the proper form it should take: goal to sociology sociology is to define, ___ Adopt a stance and defend your position to those who would argue that the purpose of sociology is different from the stance you have taken. Elaborate on how this relates to the importance of studying theory. According to ____ it is or isn"t a science, etc. Positivists want to predict and control on top of general purpose of sociology. Know 3-4 from slide all the theories. In soc theory, impossible to be apolitical bc everything you need to take one side, needs to have an orientation depending on which side you take. Scientific structure removes one"s values and orientations from the research process. Objectivity is undesirable; looking for one truth.
