【Week 2.2 March 15(Fri)】——Cheng Yating

1)Summary

Today I learned basic sociological methods, which are the tools and techniques used by sociologists to conduct research and gather data about society. The main methods are positivism and deductive reasoning. The four steps are Characterization, Hypothesis, Prediction, and Testing. In addition, we need to distinguish the difference between correlation and causation, and we must pay attention to research ethics.

 

2)Interesting

One interesting aspect mentioned is the distinction between qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative methods focus on understanding social phenomena through in-depth analysis of subjective experiences, meanings, and interpretations. In contrast, quantitative methods emphasize numerical data and statistical analysis to identify patterns and relationships within populations. Understanding the differences between these two approaches provides insight into the diverse ways sociologists study and understand society.


3)Discussion 

I want to discuss the question mentioned in the reading material——How does sociological inquiry move beyond common sense?

Sociological inquiry moves beyond common sense by systematically analyzing social phenomena using empirical evidence, theoretical frameworks, and rigorous methods of inquiry.  While common sense relies on individual experiences, intuition, and everyday observations to make sense of the social world, sociological inquiry seeks to uncover deeper patterns, structures, and dynamics that may not be immediately apparent. Besides, I want to know how sociologists balance the need to challenge common sense assumptions with the need to communicate their findings to a broader audience in a way that is accessible and meaningful.


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