SOCI-1015EL Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - Sociological Research Methods
16 Feb 2017
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Sociological perspective incorporates theory and research to arrive at a more accurate understanding of the hows and whys of human social interaction. Sociology involves debunking; the unmasking of fallacies in the everyday and official interpretations of society. The normative approach uses religion, customs, habits, traditions, and law to answer important questions. Empirical approach attempts to answer questions through systematic collection and analysis of data: referred to as the conventional model, two basics scientific standards must be met: Scientific beliefs should be supported by good evidence or information. These beliefs should be open to public debate and critiques from other scholars: two types of empirical studies. Descriptive studies attempt to describe social reality or provide facts about some group, practice, or event. Explanatory studies attempt to explain cause and effect relationships and to provide information on why certain events do or do not occur.
