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Introduction To Sociology

Introduction To Sociology. Spring 2015. Bell Work & Notes Sociological Research 1/20/15. This is your header! You should write it at the top of the page. After reading the text (just the front!) answer the following questions in your notebook: Why can’t Andre get a job?

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Introduction To Sociology

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  1. Introduction To Sociology Spring 2015

  2. Bell Work & Notes Sociological Research 1/20/15 This is your header! You should write it at the top of the page • After reading the text (just the front!) answer the following questions in your notebook: • Why can’t Andre get a job? • Why did Carole break up with Michael? • In the text the problem is that both scenarios are explained with individualistic explanations that neglect the larger world the people are a part of

  3. Home Work Check • What questions did you come up with over the week end? • How can we endeavor to answer all of your questions?

  4. Sociological Experiments Objectives: I can describe the process of Sociological research and the scientific method I can Apply the different types of Sociological research

  5. Scientific Method • Can you think of a time when you have used the scientific method in your life? • - Debating what movie to see or where to eat • - Figuring out how to act on dates • “If I open the door for her and listen to her stories, then the I will get another date” • - If your TV gets fuzzy or Xbox won’t work, you experiment with different knobs and buttons until it does

  6. Naturalistic Observation • A study method that involves covertly or overtly watching subjects' behaviors in their natural environment, without intervention

  7. Case Studies • Research method that involves an intensive investigation of one or more participants

  8. Surveys • Research method in which information is obtained by asking many individuals a fixed set of questions

  9. Longitudinal Studies • Method of research where data is collected about a group of participants over a number of years to asses how characteristics change or remain the same during development

  10. Cross-Sectional Study • Method of research in which data is collected from groups of participants of different ages and compared so that conclusions can be drawn about differences due to age

  11. Statistical analysis/ Correlational Studies • The measure of a relationship between two variables or sets of data • How does time spent studying sociology correlate to a students’ final grade? Final Grade in Sociology Final Grade in Sociology Final Grade in Sociology Days Absent Time Spent Brushing Teeth Time Spent Studying

  12. Correlation DOES NOT prove Causation!!!!

  13. Experiments • Allow the researcher to control the situation and reduce the influence of outside influence • Variable- any factor capable of change • Experimental group- the group to which an independent variable is applied • Control group- the group that is treated the same way as the experimental group except that the independent variable is not applied

  14. Activity • With the person next to you try to match your 10 questions (5 each) about human behavior to the method of study that would be most effective. • Once you’ve matched them, talk to Mr. K and come to write your questions on the different pieces of paper around the room

  15. Home Work #1 • Read Chapter 1 Section 1 and answer the reading focus questions at the start of the chapter in your notebook • 1. What is sociology and how does it compare to other social science? • 2. How do sociologists view and think about society?

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