Evaluating Sociological Research
Students will learn to critically assess sociological studies using the concepts of validity, reliability, and representativeness. They will apply these concepts to classic sociological research.
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Students will learn to critically assess sociological studies using the concepts of validity, reliability, and representativeness. They will apply these concepts to classic sociological research.
Key Questions
- What makes a sociological study reliable?
- How can a researcher ensure their sample is representative?
- Why is validity sometimes difficult to achieve in qualitative research?
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