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SOC 200: Introduction to Sociology Research Methods (Ridnor)
This text introduces the fundamental steps of the research process and provides a framework for critically evaluating discussions on social issues using a variety of research methodologies. The content emphasizes the rigorous scientific investigation of social subject matter, equipping students with the tools to conduct, analyze, and understand sociological research.
- Tác giả
- Rachel D. Ridnor
- Nhà xuất bản
- Orange Coast College
- Nguồn
- LibreTexts
- Ngôn ngữ
- EN
- Danh mục
- Khoa học cơ bản
Mục lục· 64 mục
- 01: Introduction to Research Methods
- 1.01: How Do We Know What We Know
- 1.02: What is Science
- 1.03: What is the Purpose of Research
- 1.04: How is Scientific Research Done
- 1.05: Why Should We Care
- 02: Inductive or Deductive Two Different Approaches
- 03: Research Design
- 3.01: Goals of the Research Project
- 3.02: Unit of Analysis and Errors
- 3.03: Time Dimensions
- 3.04: Components of a Research Project
- 04: Conceptualization Operationalization and Measurement
- 4.01: What is Measurement
- 4.02: Conceptualization
- 4.03: Operationalization
- 4.04: Levels of Measurment
- 4.05: Reliability
- 4.06: Validity
- 05: Indexes and Scales
- 5.01: Indexes vs. Scales
- 5.02: Index Construction (See corresponding article on Canvas)
- 5.03: Scale Construction
- 06: Sampling
- 6.01: Populations Versus Samples
- 6.02: Nonprobability Samples
- 6.03: Probability Samples
- 6.04: Considering Representativeness
- 07: Experiments
- 7.01: Introduction to Experiments
- 7.02: The Classical Experiment
- 7.03: Selecting Subjects
- 7.04: Pre-Experimental Designs
- 7.05: Between Subject Designs
- 7.06: Within Subjects Design
- 7.07: Strengths Weaknesses and Validity
- 08: Survey Research
- 8.01: What Is It and When Should It Be Used
- 8.02: Pros and Cons of Survey Research
- 8.03: Types of Surveys
- 8.04: Designing Effective Questions and Questionnaires
- 8.05: Analysis of Survey Data
- 09: Interview Research
- 9.01: What Is It and When Should It Be Used
- 9.02: Interview Techniques
- 9.03: Issues to Consider
- 10: Field Research
- 10.01: What Is It and When to Use It
- 10.02: Pros and Cons of Field Research
- 10.03: Getting In
- 10.04: Field Notes
- 10.05: Analysis of Field Research Data
- 10.06: Field Research Paradigms
- 11: Unobtrusive Research
- 11.01: What Is It and When to Use It
- 11.02: Pros and Cons of Unobtrusive Research
- 11.03: Content Analysis
- 11.04: Analyzing Existing Data
- 11.05: Reliability in Unobtrusive Research
- 12: Quantitative Analysis Descriptive Statistics
- 13: Qualitative Analysis
- 13.01: Analysis Strategies
- 13.02: Computer Programs for Qualitative Analysis
- 14: Ethics in Social Research