SOCL 2001 Chapter : Ch 2 Notes
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Research methods are the scientific procedures that sociologists use to conduct research and develop knowledge about a particular topic. In tearoom trade: impersonal sex in public places, laud humphries concludes that men use tearooms because they"re bisexual or gay, and the social stigma of being openly gay is too great to endure. Causal relationship is a relationship in which one condition leads to a certain consequence. Causation is the relationship between cause and effect. Scientific method: logical, systematic, organized series of steps that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem. There are six basic steps of social research or investigation conducted by social scientists. Selection based on importance, personal interest or the availability of research. Perform a literature review which is a study of relevant academic articles and information. Lets you know what other researchers have previously discovered on the topic.
