Stages of Sociological research
4) Measuring Variables and Gathering Data
Data can be:
Quantative
Qualitative
3) Formulating a Hypothesis
Instruments of formulating the hypothesis:
Variables
Dependent
Independent
Units of analysis
Person
Organization
Geographical location
2) Conducting a Literature Review
Goals of Literature Review:
a) see if there is no such a research
b) determine how study can help to expans the topic
c) see how prior studies were conducted
1) Choosing a Research Topic
Sources of inspiration
Theoretical interest
Social policy interest
Personal experience
5) Sampling
Types of sampling:
a) random sampling
b) nonrandom sampling
convenience sample
Quota sampling
6) Analyzing Data
7) Criteria of Causality
a) variables must be statistical related
b) casual order problem
c) spurious relationships