Unpacked Content
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.
Vocabulary
- surveys
- polls
- statistics
- demographic information
- case studies
- participant observations
- program evaluations
- qualitative research
- quantitative research
