Sociology

Answer the following questions. Provide as much detail (& specifics) as possible. Please use examples and use your book!

1)         What is the scientific method? Identify and briefly explain the 5 basic steps in the scientific method?

2)         Identify and discuss the four major research designs.

3)         Explain the origins of the Hawthorne effect? Which research design was used? Discuss its’ significance for researchers? Was Alice Goffman’s research neutral? (Explain).  Discuss your thoughts on Devah Pager’s research…

4)         Describe and critically examine the idea of value neutrality as developed by Max Weber? What did Joyce Ladner and Shulamit Reinharz add to the conversation?