SOC221H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Symbolic Interactionism, Post-Structuralism, Arson
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Theory: an observation of regularities or patterns, composed of interrelated, and usually verifiable statements/propositions, three components of a theory. Specify the key terms: example: if talking about a theory on crime, specify what crime means and which aspect is important to your work. Connect two or more variables: deterministic. Example: if (this happens), then (this) will always follow: probabilistic. The variables go together with some degree of regularity. Example: if (this happens), then a likely outcome will be (this) Middle range theories: a limited scope, can be measured directly using empirical data, attempt to understand a limited aspect of social life. Grand theories: general and abstract, can include and are not limited to: Feminism: provide ways of looking at the world in a critical manner. Deductive research: the researcher comes up with a theory and then begins to analyze relevant data, theory.
