Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Sociology Research Methods: Crash Course Sociology #4

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Today we’re talking about how we actually DO sociology. Nicole explains the research method: form a question and a hypothesis, collect data, and analyze that data to contribute to our theories about society.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 09-12 - Sociology

    SS10.S.2

    Explain methods and tools of research used by sociologists to study human society, including surveys, polls, statistics, demographic information, case studies, participant observations, and program evaluations.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.S.2

    Vocabulary

    • surveys
    • polls
    • statistics
    • demographic information
    • case studies
    • participant observations
    • program evaluations
    • qualitative research
    • quantitative research

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The methods for collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
    • How sociologists use the scientific method differently and similarly to other social scientists.
    • How to calculate and interpret simple statistics related to sociological research methodologies.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Conduct quantitative and qualitative research demonstrations.
    • Describe different research methodologies used by sociologists.
    • Compute simple statistical calculations using data collected in ways that mirror methods used by sociologists.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • It is important to use scientific methodology to study sociological phenomena.
    • There are specific steps for collecting and interpreting data using qualitative and quantitative research methods.
    • There are differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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    Audio/Video

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    Other

    Resource Provider other

    CrashCourse
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

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    CUSTOM
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