1) Summary
#A
Sociologists usually claim social knowledge using authority, experience, logic, tradition, revelation, science. Among these methods, science is very persuasive ways to claim. When sociologists use scientific method, sociologists use qualitative approach and quantitative approach. Qualitative approach is inductive method. In contrast, quantitative approach is deductive method.Both include four steps.
1) Characterization. (Operational definition)
2) Hypothesis
3) Prediction
4) Testing (and conclusion inducement)
#B
Sociologists develop theories which can help how a phenomenon arises and why a phenomenon arises. Sociological theories have a broad range. Among many theories, there are some prominent theory. Structural functionalism emphasizes stability of system. On the other hand, conflict theory emphasizes conflict, change, revolution. Symbolic interactionism cops to covered meaning in human action and interaction. Role theory cops to performance of expected role to person. In addition, there are Social constructionism, feminist theory, integration theory.2) Mention
Before I read w2 reading materials, I only know about Structural functionalism and conflict theory, Symbolic interactionism, exchange theory. After reading document, I first knew about feminist theory and integration theory. Those are good enough to attract me. Nevertheless I read documents, there is something I don't understand perfectly. I'll have to read again about those I didn't understand perfectly.It's very interesting to learn about something new that area I interest.
3) Question
I think qualitative approach is more persuasive than quantitative approach. What's classmate opnion about method of approach?Copyright for pictures : Google image.
Quantitative research's strong point is that it is possible to secure objectivity. Qualitative research's strong point is that it is able to present depth research result. I think method of research's persuasive power is different according to research theme.
ReplyDeleteThat's right. Meanwhile, I usually use qualitative approach.T.T I wanna overcome these tendency.
DeleteLike you, I thought qualitative approach is more valuable before I read 2nd week links. But now I think both of quantitative and qualitative approaches are important. I think they are complementary. Using only one approach might bring error or might have limitation.
ReplyDeleteI think using quantitative and qualitative approaches desirable too. But when I research, I use qualitative approach involuntarily. I want to overcome these tendency.
DeleteIn sociology research, Qualitative approach are more suitable than Quantitative approach(It depends on the situation what they are). But If The researcher has a subjective thinking in social data. How can we approach accurate social research?
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