Sociology 2206A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Institute Of Historical Research
23 Jan 2017
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Social research a process in which a researcher combines a set of principles, outlooks, and ideas (ex: methodology) with a collection of specific practices, techniques and strategies (ex: a method of inquiry) to produce knowledge. Easy to overestimate the expertise of other people. Authorities may not agree; all authorities may not be equally dependable. Overgeneralization an error that people often make when using personal experience as. Selective observation the tendency to take notice of certain people or events based on. Premature closure an error that is often made when using personal experience as an. Halo effect an effort often made when people use personal experience as an alternative to positive or prestigious and lets its strong reputation or prestige (cid:498)rub off(cid:499) Data empirical evidence/information that a person gathers carefully according to. Empirical evidence observations that people experience through their senses touch, Sustains the assumptions, attitudes, and techniques of science sustain the process of producing scientific knowledge onto other areas.
