Write an essay that reveals the prominent analysis techniques in quantitative and qualitative research, the most used analysis techniques, their basic features, and how they should be applied.

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Sociological Research and Analysis

Data analysis in sociological research is one of the most challenging stages for researchers. Analyzing the collected data and turning it into a written thesis or report is not accessible, even for experienced researchers. Data analysis in sociological research means diversity, creativity, and flexibility. Every research has different characteristics and requires some new and creative approaches in data analysis. For this reason, the researcher is expected to develop a data analysis plan for her/his research by reviewing the existing data analysis methods based on the characteristics of both the research and the data collected. In the case of quantitative research, it can be said that the analysis process is relatively more standardized, at least in the statistical context. However, this still requires creativity. It is emphasized that data analysis methods in qualitative research cannot be standardized, and standardizing data analysis will limit the qualitative researcher. It is stated that standardized data analysis will adversely affect obtaining rich and in-depth results by the data available through research. The entire analysis process, whether quantitative or qualitative analysis, is of great importance. In this context, it is expected to write an essay that reveals the prominent analysis techniques in quantitative and qualitative research, the most used analysis techniques, their basic features, and how they should be applied.

Summarize the central points (300 words) in Sheldon Wolin’s analysis of coexistence of corporate power with religious fundamentalism in the U.S. (The Dynamics of the Archaic, 114-130).

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DQ8: Political Theology

  1. Summarize the central points (300 words) in Sheldon Wolin’s analysis of coexistence of corporate power with religious fundamentalism in the U.S. (The Dynamics of the Archaic, 114-130).
  2. In a minimum of 200 words, discuss some examples of laws and policiesshaped by religion in our society.

 

Drawing on your autobiographical interview, discuss how an intersectional lens might 1) help you understand your own biography and 2) contribute to your future practice as a social worker.

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Social Policy and Sociology

We learn what intersectionality does and does not do by asking those who are actually using it, by those who have utilised openings to make certain things possible that might not have been possible prior to the broadening of the conception of discrimination. (Crenshaw, 2016).

Drawing on your autobiographical interview, discuss how an intersectional lens might 1) help you understand your own biography and 2) contribute to your future practice as a social worker.

Why did you choose these two methods? In other words, why do you think these methods would be  better in exploring this question? Justify your position. Are there any ethical issues you might need to watch for?

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Field of sociology

Step 1 Write an essay response to the following questions:

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Imagine you need to conduct sociological research about the connection between level of education and income. Name two possible methods you can use in your research.
Why did you choose these two methods? In other words, why do you think these methods would be  better in exploring this question? Justify your position. Are there any ethical issues you might need to watch for? Give one example per method.  In your response, make sure you have an introduction, one paragraph per method, one paragraph per ethical issue and a conclusion.

Step 2 Save and submit your assignment.
When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place, and submit a copy to your instructor using the drop box.

How does du Mez try to convince you that the issues that had been brewing in evangelicalism since the 1940s coalesced into a powerful, misogynist movement by the late 2000s? As we move into the previous decade (the 2010s) what forces did she see arise that were new? Which ones were old?

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Jesus and John Wayne

Read chapters 11 and 12 in Jesus and John Wayne and respond to the following prompt question:
How does du Mez try to convince you that the issues that had been brewing in evangelicalism since the 1940s coalesced into a powerful, misogynist movement by the late 2000s? As we move into the previous decade (the 2010s) what forces did she see arise that were new? Which ones were old? How did these cultural forces come together to produce what du Mez sees as a social problem? Do you think her argument is accurate? Why or why not?

How does philanthropy improve the world beyond just the direct recipients/beneficiaries?

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Judaism’s contribution to civilization and culture.

How does philanthropy improve the world beyond just the direct recipients/beneficiaries?

Discuss, compare, and contrast two sociological paradigms (theories/perspectives) of your choice (i.e. functionalism, conflict, symbolic interactionism) by selecting a social issue and providing an analysis from each perspective.

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Major Paradigms Paper (25%):

For your midterm assignment, you will discuss, compare, and contrast two sociological paradigms (theories/perspectives) of your choice (i.e. functionalism, conflict, symbolic interactionism) by selecting a social issue and providing an analysis from each perspective.

The social issue can be from a current event, a social theme or trend you observe, or even an issue from a movie, television show, or book. Since the focus of this paper is on showing your understanding of the theories, you should not waste space summarizing the social issue/movie/scene/etc. Instead, you should briefly (around 2-3 sentences) describe the issue/topic, followed by sociologically analyzing the issue and comparing/contrasting your two paradigms’ perspectives on the issues. This will involve providing examples of/from the issue followed by the analysis/comparison/contrast of the example. Your final result in this paper will show your comprehension of two major sociological paradigms.

State the five principles that help us understand the concept of deviance. Critique the theories that point to the individual as the source of deviance.

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Deviance

Address each Learning Objective listed below. Responses must total at least one full page of text.
1) State the five principles that help us understand the concept of deviance.
2) Critique the theories that point to the individual as the source of deviance.
3) Critique the theories that point to society as the source of deviance.

Include a few examples. Educational experiences/ examples are examined thoughtfully and critically to identify significance of the learning objectives.

Apply the SQ3R reading method to your reading of the source you have chosen, and compose a short, informal reflection paper that discusses how you navigated the five steps.

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SOCSCI – Active Reading Exercise

Instructions

To prepare for this exercise:

To practice your active reading skills, choose one (1) of the scholarly articles, books, or book chapters you have found that relates to your research project, which you have not already read or used for an assignment. If you have read or used all of the sources you’ve found so far, go find a new source to consider! Use the methods developed in the previous modules to guide you. This will help deepen your preparation for later assignments.

Once you have selected a scholarly source, choose one (1) of the following options and complete the exercise as instructed.

  • Option 1: Try using the Cornell note-taking technique, and submit a sample of Cornell-style notes on your chosen source.
  • Option 2: Apply the SQ3R reading method to your reading of the source you have chosen, and compose a short, informal reflection paper that discusses how you navigated the five steps.
  • Option 3: As you read through your source, develop a vocabulary list of unfamiliar words, concepts, terms, phrases, and mentions, and put together a document that explains what those things mean (or refer to), and how that meaning (or reference) helps make sense of what your source author was saying.
  • Option 4: Make a copy of your source that you can highlight (please do not highlight library books!). Follow the steps in the Student Success Centre guide linked above to do some effective highlighting, and use your technological ingenuity to submit a visual record of your highlighting choices.
  • Option 5: Make a copy of your source to which you can add marginal notes (again, please do not mark up library books!). Consult the Hay and Bochner chapter from the Courseware for some tips on effective marginal note-taking, and use your technological ingenuity to submit a visual record of your note-taking choices.

Different students may take different approaches to these exercises, with different kinds of outputs. You may digitally compose, scan, or photograph your result, as appropriate.

 

What is/are the research method(s) (survey, interview, experiment, participant observation, field research, existing resources) and formulas (quantitative data) in the article? How do authors collect data? Are the data valid and reliable? Explain in detail.

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First-year students’ perspectives on intercultural learning

A reflective essay based on the article by Amy Leea*, Rhiannon D. Williamsa, Marta A. Shawb and Yiyun Jiec

1.What are the macro level of dependent and independent variables (concepts, terminologies, key terms, social meanings) in the article?

2.How are these variables applied to macro vs. micro level of analyses ( social institutions (social structures), communities, social groups, organizations, social identities…) in the article?

3.How does the article link macro vs. micro connection (continuum) in global and a “big picture” level? Explain in detail.

4.What is the purpose of the article? Explain in detail.

5.What is the study area of the article? Explain in detail.

6.What is/are the research method(s) (survey, interview, experiment, participant observation, field research, existing resources) and formulas (quantitative data) in the article? How do authors collect data? Are the data valid and reliable? Explain in detail.

7.What type of data that article has (quantitative and/or qualitative)? Explain in detail?

8.What are the crucial findings of article that inspire new studies? Explain in detail

9.Are they any gender roles, social classes, age, race and ethnicity issues mentioned in the article? (if not some of them, no worries, keep writing!)

10.What is the strong side of the article that you defend and support? Explain in detail.

11.What is the week side of the article that you have suggestions? Explain in detail.

12.What is the hypothesis of the article? Do the data meet the hypothesis? Is it valid and reliable? Explain in detail.

13.As an applied sociologist, when you analyze this article what will be “your and new” factual, comparative, developmental and theoretical questions for this research?

14.As an applied sociologist, please write the article’s findings based on three sociological perspectives; the structural functionalist (explain the manifest vs. latent functions in macro levels), social conflict (explain the reasons of social tension and social inequalities in macro levels)and symbolic interactional (explain social meanings in social interactions in micro levels) (Please create your own three types of sociological perspectives based on the article).