Explain the four basic types of research design and four main techniques used to gather data by sociologists. Demonstrate your understanding by briefly outlining how you could use each to study some social problem other than abortion
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
• Explain the four basic types of research design: case studies, surveys, experiments, field studies
• Explain the four main techniques: interviews, questionnaires, documents, observation
• Outline the design of a study about a social problem using the above techniques.
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a. polygamy. b. monogamy. c. polyandry. d. neolocalism. e. endogamy.
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A. radical right B. conservative C. liberal D. radical left