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Scientific Method
A systematic, organized series of steps that ensures maximum objectivity and consistency in researching a problem.
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Hypothesis
A testable educated guess about predicted outcomes between two or more variables.
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Variable
Any characteristic, number, or quantity that can be measured or quantified.
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Operational Definition
A clear, concise detailed definition of a measure.
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Survey
A research method in which subjects respond to a series of questions about behaviors and opinions.
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Population
The people who are the focus of a study.
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Sample
A smaller group that is representative of the larger population.
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Field Research
Gathering primary data from a natural environment without doing a lab experiment or a survey.
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Participant Observation
A research method in which researchers join people and participate in a group’s routine activities.
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Ethnography
The extended observation of the social perspective and cultural values of an entire social setting.
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Case Study
An in-depth analysis of a single event, situation, or individual.
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Experiment
A research method for investigating cause and effect under highly controlled conditions.
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Secondary Data Analysis
The use of existing sources of data for research.
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Reliability
The extent to which research produces consistent or dependable results.
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Validity
The degree to which a measure or scale truly reflects the phenomenon under study.
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Research Ethics
The ethical considerations in sociological research, including informed consent, confidentiality, and the protection of participants.
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Quantitative Research
Research that focuses on quantifying data and statistical analysis.
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Qualitative Research
Research that focuses on understanding meanings and experiences through in-depth data.
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