Sociology 2206A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Data Analysis, Ideal Type
18 Apr 2017
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Involve inferring from the empirical details of social life to reach a conclusion. Involve a public method or process revealing their study design in some way. All data analysis is based on comparison patterns of similarities and differences. Both strive to avoid errors, false conclusions, and misleading inferences. Different types and numbers of analysis techniques. Quantitative more standardized (mathematics) vs. qualitative is less standardized. Quantitative start analysis after they have collected all data and condensed them into numbers vs. qualitative begins data analysis while they are still collecting data. Different relationships between data and social theory. Different degrees of abstraction or distance from the details of social life. A researcher develops explanations or generalizations that are close to concrete data and contexts less abstract theory grounded in concrete details. Build new theory to create a realistic picture of social life and stimulate understanding.
