Author Question: Which of the following best illustrates empirical research? a) A researcher observes occurrences ... (Read 20 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Aug 8, 2018

Which of the following best illustrates empirical research?

a) A researcher observes occurrences by paying attention to patterns in behavior relating to social theory.
b) A researcher observes one or two instances, pays attention to patterns and reports results.
c) A researcher uses social theory to assume what will happen during different instances.
d) A researcher uses previously collected data to describe current phenomenon.

Question 2

Knowledge should improve the lives of women and lead to social change is the basis for

a) feminist sociology.
b) sociological imagination
c) social norms.
d) gender studies.