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This essay will cover some aspects of sociological research. It will answer not only questions like what is research, but also briefly illustrate the research process
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Sociology Assignment Topic: Research Methods Student: Chirag Khaitan Student No.: SIC040237 Course: Diploma In Economics Lecturer: Dr.Rhine This essay will cover some aspects of sociological research. It will answer not only questions like what is research, but also briefly illustrate the research process It will then further define the fundamental terms used in sociological research.. What is Research? Research refers to search for knowledge. It is a scientific and systematic search for pertinent information on a particular topic. In another words, it's a careful investigation or inquiry especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. The Research Process Research is regarded as a cyclical process that generally involves the stages shown in the diagram on the following page. Stage 1: Define the research problem Select a topic for the research. For example, increase in number of crimes in a particular society. Stage 2: Reviewing the literature After defining the research problem, the next important stage is reviewing the...
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