1. Section 4 Conducting Sociological Research

2.  1. Defining the Problem  2. Reviewing the Literature (work of others)  3. Form a Hypothesis (statement of prediction)  4. Choose a research design (set-up experiment)  5. Collect the Data  6. Analyze the Data  7. Present conclusions/findings

3.  Surveys  Interviews  Sample (selection/population of people in study)  Small number of people drawn from general population  Population must be random (include all possible groups)  Analysis of existing sources  Historical method  Content analysis  Observational studies  Participant observation  Case study  Statistical analysis

4.  Confidentiality is maintained  Use of deception? (acceptable or not?)  Informed consent-agreement to participate in experiment only after an explanation of the research has been given

5.  Pg. 27 #1-6