Sociological Research

Sociological Research

1. The Research Process

   • Rigorous observation and careful analysis
   • Answer questions
   • Participant Observation
     • Mitch Dunier wanted to know how homeless lived
   • Official Records
   • Survey Methods
   • Process of Discovery

2. Scientific Method

   • Sir Francis Bacon
   • both scientific and humanistic
   • used to observe behavior and test theories

3. types of studies

   • Qualitative (descriptive)
   • Quantitative (numbers > census)

4. Inductive

   • general conclusions
   • Specific observations

5. Deductive

   • based on a general theory
   • specific question about focused point