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Ch 2
Sociological Research
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Sociology
Undergraduate 2
02/19/2011

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The scientific method
Definition
-define problem
-reviewing the literature
-hypothesis
-research design
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operational definition
Definition
explanation of an abstract concept that is specific enough so it can me measured
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3 requirements for causal logic
Definition
-correlation
-temporal priority
-lack of spuriousness
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survey
Definition
interview/questionnaire
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participant observation
Definition
when a researcher moves from observing as outsider to participating actively in a group
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ethnography
Definition
the study of an entire social setting through extended systemic observation
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hawthorne effect
Definition
unintended influence observers have on subjects
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content analysis
Definition
the systematic coding and objective recording of data guided by some rationale
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anonymity
Definition
researcher nor readers connect a particular response with a particular respondent
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