Sociology Research methods

Sociology Research methods

1. Ethical Issues (moral principles)

   • Concerned with the right and wrong way to behave when conducting sociological research.
   • BSA has produced a detailed set of guidlines outlining the key ethical issues sociologists should consider.
     • 1) safeguard interests of those involved
     • 2) Ensure research is worthwhile
     • 3) Ensure techniques used in research are appropriate
   • Laud Humpharies' the tearoom trade
     • Laud Humphary is a 1960s phd student in sociology
     • He wanted to understand the relationship between men's anonymous and homosexual acts and public lives.
     • He didn't tell the people involved that he was a researcher
       • Covert observation