Practice Definition Of Research (11.1.1) - Unit 11: Research Methodologies in Social Sciences
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Definition of Research

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Question 1 Easy

What is the definition of research in social sciences?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would gather information for a project.

Question 2 Easy

List two examples of social phenomena that researchers might investigate.

💡 Hint: Consider events or behaviors in society.

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Question 1

What is a primary goal of social science research?

To create new technologies
To understand human behavior
To entertain

💡 Hint: Remember what social scientists focus on.

Question 2

True or False: Research in social sciences is less systematic than in natural sciences.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the definition of research we've discussed.

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Challenge 1 Hard

How would you design a research study to understand the impact of social media on youth culture?

💡 Hint: Consider both how many people you would survey and how you could gather deeper insights.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically evaluate the role of empirical evidence in shaping social policies during a public health crisis.

💡 Hint: Think of specific policies that were enacted in response to various health data.

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