SOC100 Using a Sociological Approach

Assignment 3: Using a Sociological Approach

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Introduction to Sociology

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Learn (Write a paragraph of at least 5 to 7 sentences answering the following questions.)

What were the key findings from the research? Be sure that you are answering in your own words.

Theory (Write 2 paragraphs of at least 5 to 7 sentences each answering the following questions.)

Choose one of the four major sociological theories—Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, or Rational Choice Theory.
In your own words, define the theory that you chose.
Discuss how this theory relates to the research findings in the article.

(Review the Assignment 3 Cheat Sheet in the Help tab in Blackboard and Sections 1.8 – 1.12 in your Webtext for more information.)

Evaluate (Write at least 2 paragraphs of at least 5 to 7 sentences each answering the following questions.)

What research method was used in the article?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using this research method? (Your response should be a paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences.)
What additional research should be conducted to learn more about the problem examined in the article? (Your response should be a paragraph of at least 5-7 sentences.)

See section 2.9 and table 2.1 of the Webtext to review the advantages and disadvantages of the different research methods.