A young sociologist decided that a new model or framework was needed to guide research and methods. The sociologist is searching for:
a. acceptance by his university peers.
b. a paradigm.
c. an established balanced consensus.
d. Darwinism.
e. statistics.
Question 2
Which of the following is a false statement about the characteristics of high-quality sociological research?
a. Once a sociological study is completed, findings are considered final.
b. Sociologists invite others to critique their work.
c. Sociological findings endure as long as the research process can be replicated.
d. Sociologists strive to be objective.