Discuss the eight steps in the research model. What will be an ...

[saraeharris]

Discuss the eight steps in the research model.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Of all the social institutions, the mass media is one of the oldest.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[peter]

Answer to Question 1

(1 ) selecting a topic  sociologists choose a wide range of topics, usually those that inspire their curiosity;
(2 ) defining the problem  what is it that the researcher wants to learn about the topic?
(3 ) reviewing the literature  what have other researchers published on this topic?
(4 ) formulating a hypothesis  developing a statement about what the researcher wants to find according to predictions from a theory;
(5 ) choosing a research method  what is the design the researcher plans to use to collect the data?
(6 ) collecting the data  utilizing the method chosen to actually gather information on the topic chosen, keeping in mind that validity and reliability are major concerns when collecting the data;
(7 ) analyzing the results  testing a hypothesis based on the data collected or studying the results to look for similarities, differences, and other patterns;
(8 ) sharing the results  writing a report or paper to share with the academic community and other people who have an interest in the topic studied

Answer to Question 2

FALSE