Social Research

Theory
Operationalization (Goes from theory to a more concrete)
Observation

An elaborate explanation of the relationship between two or more variables.
(A set of statements)

A tentative statement that proposes that variation in one variable causes/influences variation in the other variable.

Specify the exact operations involved in measuring variables.

Collect data to test the hypothesis.

What are the research strategies?

1. Theory
2. Deduce (assume) hypotheses to test theory
3. Collect data
4. Analyze data
5. Evaluate hypotheses

1. Collect data
2. Analyze data
3. Induce (Make) a theory to account (Explain) for data

Phenomenon you try to explain; object of research.

A proposed explanation; usually occurs earlier in time;

The three main elements of the traditional model of science are:

theory, operationalization, observation.

The greater the level of education, the greater the tolerance for alternative lifestyles.
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