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
