To enable sociologists to research into how society lives, they need to examine how individuals and groups have the power to shape it. Sociologists use different research methods to design their study.
A positivist approach to research in sociology can and should use the methods of physical science (e.g. Physics, Chemistry etc.) These sciences deal with the physical world and can be interpreted into data regarding society. Positivists believe that quantitative methods are best to identify and measure social structures within groups, these methods include using questionnaires.
An interpretivist approach to research believes that people can think for themselves and are able to give consideration to what they do; if this is the case scientific methods are not suitable. Qualitative methods are used to obtain the information from the individuals to understand the subject of the research; Qualitative methods include using face to face interviews and …show more content…
An example of triangulated research is the use of questionnaires, interviews, and observation. Using triangulated data will strengthen any original research if it agrees with what was found if it disagrees it removes any reliability.
Primary data is data that has been seen or written by somebody, this data can include diaries, letters, memoirs, speeches. Secondary data interprets the primary data, this data can include, journal articles, books, radio and television documentaries or conference proceeding’s
The area of research going to be studied is Conjugal roles. Conjugal roles are defined as a man and a woman having separate roles within a household. Based on research conducted by feminist and functionalist sociologists the area of conjugal roles is being investigated. Are there differences in roles across
A positivist approach to research in sociology can and should use the methods of physical science (e.g. Physics, Chemistry etc.) These sciences deal with the physical world and can be interpreted into data regarding society. Positivists believe that quantitative methods are best to identify and measure social structures within groups, these methods include using questionnaires.
An interpretivist approach to research believes that people can think for themselves and are able to give consideration to what they do; if this is the case scientific methods are not suitable. Qualitative methods are used to obtain the information from the individuals to understand the subject of the research; Qualitative methods include using face to face interviews and …show more content…
An example of triangulated research is the use of questionnaires, interviews, and observation. Using triangulated data will strengthen any original research if it agrees with what was found if it disagrees it removes any reliability.
Primary data is data that has been seen or written by somebody, this data can include diaries, letters, memoirs, speeches. Secondary data interprets the primary data, this data can include, journal articles, books, radio and television documentaries or conference proceeding’s
The area of research going to be studied is Conjugal roles. Conjugal roles are defined as a man and a woman having separate roles within a household. Based on research conducted by feminist and functionalist sociologists the area of conjugal roles is being investigated. Are there differences in roles across